631. Setbacks and the Dark Night of the Soul

Have you experienced the dark night of the soul? I know I have. It can happen to any spiritual seeker: the feeling of being disconnected from Source or God or your own soul, and questioning everything on your spiritual awakening journey.  It's a hard thing to go through, and it seems to be a rite of passage that all must face. In this episode of Soul Elevation with Kara Goodwin, we explore why faith gets tested, why connection fluctuates in our dynamic energetic environment, and how setbacks are often the doorway to deeper embodiment. If you've experienced a dry season, felt spiritually disconnected, or wondered if you've lost your path, know that you are not alone. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR: What the dark night of the soul really is and why it's (unfortunately) a normal part of the spiritual journey - Why feeling disconnected from Source doesn't mean you're doing it wrong - How setbacks, ego death, and shadow work initiate deeper spiritual growth - Grounded practices to keep moving forward when faith feels thin and energy feels flat Be sure to check out my most recent episode, featuring Rupert Isaacson. He shares openly about his near death experience and what he learned from it, as well as fascinating insights about shamanism, deep spiritual and energetic healing, the secret nature of reality, and so much more. This is the type of content that can lift your spirits and widen your aperture to see beyond the shadow that might be cast upon you if you are in a dark night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpcV709NTeU ABOUT SOUL ELEVATION: Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension with Kara Goodwin is a podcast for seekers awakening to higher consciousness. We explore energy healing, spiritual awakening, ascension, past life regression, shamanic wisdom, and the cosmic transformations unfolding on Earth. Subscribe so you don't miss any of the powerful episodes of Soul Elevation: https://www.youtube.com/@soulelevationpodcast?sub_confirmation=1  Listen or Apple or Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-elevation-guiding-your-ascension-to-new-heights/id1442136034  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rld3E6a4hWwySD73aBkbe?si=89d00821258844b3  👇 Explore More: 🌐 Website: https://www.soulelevationpodcast.com ✨ Courses & Events: https://www.karagoodwin.com ▶️ YouTube: @soulelevationpodcast  📲 Instagram: @kara_goodwin_meditation 🥸 Facebook: Kara Goodwin Meditation 💼 LinkedIn: Kara Goodwin Timestamp: 00:00 Welcome and Topic 01:35 Personal Setbacks 04:02 Dark Night Normalized 05:30 Peak Experiences Fade 08:11 Doors Closing Meaning 11:56 Energy and Doubt Spiral 13:07 Rejection vs Yes Focus 18:12 Reclaim Your Thoughts 19:38 Tools to Reconnect 22:50 Nature and Meditation 24:43 Closing and Resources 25:34 Final Outro Thanks