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Dark night of the soul Dark night of the soul, questions our life role, feeling incomplete, staring at defeat. Our void-centric view lets bliss beats renew, whilst ego contracts; from God’s path detracts. We’re not mind-body spewing thoughts shoddy but are living light, vibrant day and night. Life’s journey is tough, crests become the trough, like a Ferris wheel, testing zest and zeal. Thus when doubts arise, gone’s childlike surprise, unless we be still, trusting divine will. Be strong, oh hermit, each breath’s our summit; inhale gratitude, exhale fortitude. Trudging life’s plateau, yet sparkles heart’s glow, for nodes within jive, saying we’re alive! 11-July-2022

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Date: 7/15/2022 5:24:00 PM
Your title intrigued me so I had to take a peek. Titles do that to me :) In this case because I had a poem of the same title many years ago. Though I'm sure it did not carry near the meaning this one does lol. Guess I will go look it up and see what was on my mind back then. Be well Seeker
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Date: 7/15/2022 6:20:00 PM
It’s the plateau or even decline, after the peak, in spiritual experiences, that’s called the dark night of the soul. The joy ride is put on pause, what’s the cause? Actually, it’s simply a time for assimilation of what was offered, imbibed.
Date: 7/11/2022 11:00:00 AM
Well penned and uplifting ~
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Date: 7/11/2022 10:05:00 PM
Thank you, Line! We all go through the darkness from time to time, that we may value and appreciate love & light

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