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Dark Night Of The Soul

Have you ever felt alone in a meaningless universe, unable to stomach going through the motions, lacking direction, and losing hope? You could be experiencing a Dark Night of the Soul.

The dark night of the soul is a stage in personal development in which a person makes a tough and crucial shift to a more profound understanding of life and their place in it. This increased awareness is followed by a painful release of old conceptual frameworks, such as an identity, relationship, career, habit, or belief system, which previously allowed them to generate meaning in their lives.

The dark night of the soul may sound odd, but it has a variety of interpretations in religion, mythology, and psychology. Some widely linked disorders, such as 'existential crisis' and kinds of depression, are more easily identifiable.

Other comparable notions include 'Positive Disintegration' in psychology, 'Soul Loss' or the 'Descent to the Underworld' in Shamanism, 'Katabasis' in Greek mythology, and 'Nigredo', as Carl Jung symbolically comprehended in Alchemy.

The term 'Dark Night of the Soul', also known as 'Oscura Noche', refers to an untitled poem written by the 16th-century Roman Catholic priest and mystic St. John of the Cross, in which he describes the agony of being separated from God while imprisoned for his unconventional religious beliefs.

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Patagonia Helping to Revolutionize California’s Farms with $1 Million Grant

Organic and regenerative farming practices are taking root in the polluted yet beautiful Ventura County in California, where a truly staggering amount of the country’s produce is grown.

Industrial agriculture has polluted soil and groundwater with pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, while simultaneously driving away or poisoning wildlife.

The Rodale Institute and their California Organic Center has been working to reverse this course for some time, but thanks to a new $1 million grant from Patagonia outfitters and $1.5 million from the state of California, they are now able to help farmers transition to these alternative agriculture strategies that regenerate soil and biodiversity, with almost all the startup funding covered on their behalf.

It’s been 2 years and a week since Yves Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, announced that every dime of profit his company makes from now on will go to preserving nature and fighting climate change by designating Earth as the company’s sole shareholder.

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Top Essential Oils for Stress Relief

Some of the most well-loved essential oils for stress relief include:

• Lavender: Known for calming and relaxing properties, lavender oil can help reduce anxiety and promote better sleep.

• Bergamot: This citrusy oil can reduce stress and enhance mood.

• Chamomile: This calming essential oil helps quell anxiety and promotes relaxation.

• Ylang-Ylang: The floral oil ylang-ylang can reduce stress and encourage relaxation.

• Frankincense: Frankincense oil has been used for centuries to induce relaxation and as an effective way to manage stress.

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Thunderbolt Pose (Vajrasana)

What is Thunderbolt Pose?

Thunderbolt pose, or vajrasana, is an important beginner's meditation posture. With the legs folded under the sit bones, the back is effortlessly straightened.

Instructions

• Kneel with your knees together.

• Sit back on your heels with an exhale, allowing your toes to touch and heels to widen.

• Rest your palms on your thighs.

• Close your eyes and breathe while holding the pose.

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