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The Dark Night of the Soul

What Is The Dark Night Of The Soul And How To Transition Through It

Throughout time, many ancient scriptures and sages have said that the secret of life is to: “die before you die,” for it is in death that we let go of everything.

Often we forget that every form is impermanent, yet, we cannot escape this reality. There is deep wisdom in this recognition. Everything in this life is temporary, and birth and death arise together. In truth, the dark night of the soul comes to wake us up to the light of our eternal being.

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Finding True Purpose

What does it really mean to find true purpose?

There seems to be a cultural idea that one must have a purpose. When one finds their purpose, it is then said that their life now has meaning. For those of us who struggle with the idea of finding true purpose, we may feel insignificant or powerless, as if we are not fulfilling our potential. This is simply not true.

Finding True Purpose
“The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.” ― Alan Watts
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