#195 Francis Weller - The Long-Dark: an invitation to re-signify our times of descent

Francis Weller is a psychotherapist, writer, and expert on grief, blending depth psychology with ancient wisdom. Known for his book The Wild Edge of Sorrow, Weller emphasizes the importance of community, ritual, and nature in healing. His work advocates for embracing grief as a vital part of life, and so he has dedicated a lot of time to guide grief rituals amongst diverse communities. If we can't acknowledge the descent and the depths, how are we going to walk into this time that is upon us? In this episode we explore the profound importance of acknowledging and embracing the darker side of our life as individuals and as civilization. Francis discusses how our culture’s focus on ascension and progress often neglects the necessary and transformative experience of descent. He emphasizes that true healing and connection arise from engaging with the depths of our emotions, particularly with grief, and so, communal rituals are fundamental to deepen our relationship with life in all its levels and flavors.