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What is the dark night of the soul?

It is a period of spiritual desolation suffered by oneself in which all sense of consolation is removed.

The concept of having a Dark Night of the Soul has existed for a long time, and spans back to the 16th century when poet and catholic mystic Saint John of the Cross wrote a poem entitled

“La noche oscura del alma”

Saint John said:

"If a man wishes to be sure of the road he’s traveling on, then he must close his eyes and travel in the dark."

If you want to read more, here is a nice article on this topic.
(source: lonerwolf.com)

For all of you
who are having this long lasting night.