NAVIGATING THE SPIRITUAL CRISIS: 1 - What is the Spiritual Crisis or Dark Night of the Soul, and Are You In One?

NAVIGATING THE SPIRITUAL CRISIS: 1 - What is the Spiritual Crisis or Dark Night of the Soul, and Are You In One?

May 16, 2026 · 48 min

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The episode explores the concept of spiritual crisis, also known as the dark night of the soul, and how to navigate it.

What is the spiritual crisis or "dark night of the Soul" - and are you in one right now? (If you are, you're not alone.) Some aspects of the spiritual crisis can include: connecting to dimensions, experiences, realities beyond the 3D, linear, human dimension - can include connecting to "invisible" beings such as Spirit Guides, angels, archangels, ascended masters, mythological figures, etc feeling like you're moving beyond the "world of material things" shifting your orientation from a horizontal perspective (ego-to-ego) to a vertical one (connection to Divine Source) feeling like you no longer (or never) fit into the human reality all around you experiencing a dismantling or breaking apart of relationships, situations, jobs, friendships that aren't aligned with your Soul and don't fulfill you anymore undergoing a persistent questioning about "what is all this for?" or "what's my true purpose?" experiencing an identity crisis, where the old "masks" or personality aspects you used to wear no longer fit In this new "Navigating the Spiritual Crisis" podcast series, we'll explore what the spiritual crisis or awakening really is, how it can look and feel, and how you can best navigate…

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