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In America, The Dark Night of The Soul has been commodified and routinely misunderstood. Doug and Lisa talk about many fascinating topics including the background of the originator of the term (Spaniard, John of the Cross), what we can expect during this stage of development, Mother Teresa's decades long Dark Night experience (a secret until after her death) and the spiritual harvest from that time, the worst mistakes people make when they encounter this normal stage of development, and how The Dark Night of the Soul is like Fight Club.

If you've ever felt like your prayers were bouncing off the ceiling, when they hadn't been before, or you sense you are traversing a terrible and arid spiritual desert, this show will give you solace and a penlight to persist on your way. Contribute to the conversation on the spark my muse Facebook page, or share this show with others who may be wandering in the night. This show will help convince you that not all who wander are lost, even if that's you!