Dark Nights are not merely chaotic periods of survival and psychological upheaval. At their core, they always contain a spiritual crisis. Indeed, the Dark Night of the Soul is the archetypal spiritual journey of transformation.

Every spiritual crisis in life presents a choice point for personal growth and transformation. The real challenge in any upheaval or life crossroads is whether we engage our capacity for empowerment—or give in to fear. Every decision, no matter how small or overwhelming it may seem, is ultimately another opportunity to choose self-empowerment over fear.

Caroline Myss