Dark Night of the Soul (3) – Michael Mirdad

[3 minute read] If you’d like shallower but wider presentation than the earlier selected excerpts, before diving into their full sources, here’s a decent soup-to-nuts application, all on one (long) page. Nicely synthesized and broadened for a comtemporary, if somewhat New-Age commercial consumer market, I’m comfortable endorsing it as orthodox enough to the original: “…notContinue reading “Dark Night of the Soul (3) – Michael Mirdad”

Dark Night of the Soul (2) – Brian Kolodiejchuk

[2.5 minute read] For a concise expansion of the specific original meaning [see more in the resource index] “…night of the senses” …consolations are no longer felt, there is a notable longing for God, and an increase of love, humility, patience… Fr. Brian Kolodiejchuk, M.C., in “Mother Teresa: Come be my light”: Interior darkness isContinue reading “Dark Night of the Soul (2) – Brian Kolodiejchuk”

Dark Night of the Soul (1) – Mirabai Starr

“…the darkness is nothing but unutterable radiance… you are ready… to be annihilated in love.”

Dark Night of the Soul (0) – Resources & Recommendations

Selected excerpts to progressively introduce this rich and old topic to the curious

The Power of YOU. To Hell with Comparison

You’re unique in all creation, so there’s no objective tests for being your best you. Zero basis for impartial judgment