“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.” Carl Jung

Darkness does not comprehend the existence of light yet the light illuminates within the darkness none the less. Terms such as” shadow self”, “dark night of the Soul” are but metaphorical terms used to describe the human condition in its most diabolical form. Accepting one’s shortcomings, faults, or undesirable behaviors requires dancing in the dark per say… going deep within the soul allowing light to possibly become the catalyst for change. As an empath and intuitive living in these current times dancing with one’s shadow as means of becoming consciously aware of desired positive change within have become a debilitating experience. Routine practices and methods of separating self-energy from the energy of the collective no longer apply. The boundaries that distinguish self-energy from the energy of others have become ambiguous at best due to the fact that intuitive beings are part of the universal consciousness. Humanity is experiencing a “dark night of the soul”.

The suggestions to not watch the news and disengage from social media are but mere words fallen on deaf ears to the empath. This is not something you disengage from because the empath feels it, breathes it, and experiences the overwhelming existing rage, fear, and division within the collective on a 24/7 basis. What is the empath to do? The phrase, ” If your path demands you to walk through Hell, walk as if you own the place” applies quite nicely. Surrender to it, embrace it and work your way through it. Empathic brothers and sisters be there for one another for support during these challenging times but most importantly utilize your gift of guidance and insight to help others because doing so will help YOU in the process. Many are dancing in the dark. Bless.