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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2020 · 36 MIN

On the Dark Night of the Soul

from The Pocket Contemplative · host Dave Schmelzer

It turns out that there's a powerful, unexpected bright spot to our suffering and disappointment. Join Dave Schmelzer for a look at how spiritual masters from around the world--including Mother Teresa and John of the Cross--tell us about how our dark nights might not be as bad as they appear. In his preface, Dave offers some contemplative reflections on the threat of the coronavirus. Mentioned on this podcast: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, by Dan Harris and Jeff Warren Journey to the Heart, edited by Kim Nataraja Radical Acceptance, by Tara Brach Isaiah 43:18-19; Isaiah 50:10,11; Romans 8:14-17; John 12:24 Online groups on journeying spirituality. Email [email protected] for information

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