Bum Grasshopper Posted March 4, 2025 I thought I was finished with my Dark Night of the Soul… not sure yet… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lairg Posted March 4, 2025 (edited) The process called the Dark Night of the Soul has lower reflections into the emotional processes. At first level enlightenment the initiate has on-going inner prompting mainly words and images. It is usually possible conduct a mental word conversation with the as-yet-unidentified patron(s). As the initiate learns to control the heart and thereby develop intuition, there comes a time when the patron steps away and the initiate must make all decisions with no help. That is the true dark night. (The usual Christian example is: my god, my god, why hast thou forsaken me?) The initiate learns that others must just put up with his/her decisions - thereby learning to use spiritual authority and preparing for the use of spiritual will (atma) required for third stage enlightenment. Edited March 4, 2025 by Lairg 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobie Posted March 4, 2025 4 hours ago, Lairg said: ... Christian example ... That refers to psalm 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lairg Posted March 4, 2025 Matt. 27:46, “ELI, ELI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?” that is, “MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?” The death on the cross is supposed by some to relate to achieving second stage enlightenment - but that would offend modern theological positions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
