How to Survive the End of the World The Long Dark with Francis Weller
Nov 14, 2025
In this engaging conversation, soul activist Francis Weller shares his profound insights on grief and its role in self-discovery. Drawing from his rich experience as a psychotherapist, he discusses the concept of soul activism and how grief can challenge societal norms. Weller emphasizes the importance of rituals as communal practices for healing and transformation. He also delves into the Five Gates of Grief, highlighting how attending to grief can open us to deeper connections with the earth and ourselves.
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The Long Dark Calls For Listening
- We are in a collective time of descent called the long dark that asks for quiet listening and non-heroic approaches.
- Restraint, reverence, and patience replace the culture's push for progress and control.
Personal Tenderness Amid Loss
- Francis described recent family deaths and seasonal relief after fire season, noting grief and gratitude simultaneously.
- He named his ongoing tenderness while remaining mostly upright and grateful to be present.
Solitude To Finish A Book
- Autumn shared being alone by the ocean finishing a book and feeling held by her mother caring for her children.
- She described solitude that felt crowded and emotionally exhausting yet good work.
