WOF 277: The Dark Night of the Soul
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Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul
This chapter explores the 'dark night of the soul' as articulated by John of the Cross, emphasizing the necessity of detachment from earthly perceptions to connect with God. It contrasts this spiritual experience with common feelings of sadness, highlighting loss as an opportunity for deeper communion with the divine. Through poetic imagery and reflections on spiritual intimacy, the discussion reframes the struggles of this journey as transformative rather than punitive.
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