Dark Night of The Soul

Winter has notoriety for symbolizing Death and the end of cycles....

Ultimately we have to come to terms with the fact that every season brings with it a kind of energy resonance that may make its marker in our lives.

As the darkness becomes more evident I invite you to shed light on areas of your life that you may have been denying.

Personally, I have noticed this time of year to indicate some solo journey work. It feels like a potent wish to impart on others, to encourage all of you to take time for yourself, to walk the path with courage but also with a kind of compassionate tenderness.

We all have endured struggle. Let us remember we needn't suffer in our struggles.

Setting Intention for the Psyche

I don't know if you are like me, but I often have trouble sleeping. I'll lie in bed and my mind will just race with thoughts, and then Ill pick one that isn't worthy of my time and just obsess over it. Despite my meditation practice, there is something deeper and more psychological at work here.

A friend recommended the book: The Wise Heart by Jack Kornfield. I have seen Jack talk a few times and have always been left in a sort of trance like awe surrounding his breadth of knowledge, ability to tie in concepts and cleverly quote and antidote situations. His book: After the Ecstasy, the Laundry; was a very poignant account of several encounters that helped fuse my understanding of the human psyche in relationship to the everyday, within the lens of Buddhism.

I'm setting out the goal and intention to write more about this topic in an effort to address questions I may receive here or out in the world to write about.

To look out into the community as a support system, as a gage for change is a tool I wish to utilize. I thank you for bearing witness and for reading.

Namaste K