Dark Night of the Soul (4) – Introductory Musings: Exemplary Lessons?

[6 minute read] [see also resource index] [A shorter 1-minute version of below, extricated from any Dark Night contexts, is here.] Most narrowly, the phrase originates from a Spanish poem (Dark Night) centuries ago. Its author wrote explications of the poem which speak of two metaphorical nights that purge the soul to approach divine unionContinue reading “Dark Night of the Soul (4) – Introductory Musings: Exemplary Lessons?”

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

There’s only 1 real sin? (HONESTY part 5 of 5)

You cannot fail at loving your enemies, or you will fail at loving your most intimate loved ones. And, your very own self. (YOU are your worst enemy… and you “know” it.)

To believe you are a loving person (HONESTY part 1 of 5)

The power of kind/loving acts is illusory if it rests atop ignorance and/or denial of the unconscious.