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Spiritual Crisis



A spiritual crisis or emergency is an infrequent condition emerging from profound spiritual experiences that disrupts one’s sense of how to function in the world. An individual experiences confusion about boundaries, identity, and relationships, which can lead to a need for intervention and support.

If you or someone you know is in immediate need of support, please seek professional help. If you are in crisis, here are some immediate free resources.

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The Dark Night of the Soul (Losing Who We Thought We Were)

According to St. John of the Cross and Teresa of Ávila, humans have an inborn longing for completion. This completion cannot be achieved by worldly pleasures. So, instead, we must go within, to reach the inner core of our soul in which ‘the divine’ lies hidden.

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Dark Night of the Soul

While imprisoned in a tiny prison cell for his attempts to reform the Church, sixteenth-century Spanish mystic John of the Cross composed many of his now classic poems of the soul’s longing for God.

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Existentialist Psychologist, Auschwitz Survivor Viktor Frankl Explains How to Find Meaning in Life, No Matter What Challenges You Face

Frankl’s thesis echoes those of many sages, from Buddhists to Stoics to his 20th century Existentialist contemporaries: “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”

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FindCenterThere are moments when troubles enter our lives and we can do nothing to avoid them. But they are there for a reason. Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there.

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Michael Bernard Beckwith’s Prayer for When You’re Feeling Stuck | Super Soul Sunday | OWN

Spiritual pioneer Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith shares a simple yet powerful prayer that can help you transcend your problems.

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The Stormy Search for the Self: A Guide to Personal Growth through Transformational Crisis

Many people are undergoing a profound personal transformation associated with spiritual opening. Under favorable circumstances, this process results in emotional healing, a radical shift in values, and a profound awareness of the mystical dimension of existence.

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How Elizabeth Gilbert Filled an “Eternal Black Hole of Despair” | Belief | Oprah Winfrey Network

Best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert says she wasn’t truly stirred by religion until she was 30 years old.

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FindCenterThe hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.

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In Case of Spiritual Emergency: Moving Successfully Through Your Awakening

Personal stories of spiritual crises are presented alongside practical and effective guidance in this exploration of a fascinating phenomenon.

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Spiritual Emergency: When Personal Transformation Becomes a Crisis

Increasing numbers of people involved in personal transformation are experiencing spiritual emergencies—crises when the process of growth and change becomes chaotic and overwhelming.

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