# NAVIGATING THE SPIRITUAL CRISIS: 1 - What is the Spiritual Crisis or Dark Night of the Soul, and Are You In One?

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Podcast: [Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inner-work-a-spiritual-growth-podcast-608345)
Published: 2026-05-16T12:24:00+00:00
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What is the spiritual crisis or "dark night of the Soul" - and are you in one right now? (If you are, you're not alone.) Some aspects of the spiritual crisis can include: connecting to dimensions, experiences, realities beyond the 3D, linear, human dimension - can include connecting to "invisible" beings such as Spirit Guides, angels, archangels, ascended masters, mythological figures, etc feeling like you're moving beyond the "world of material things" shifting your orientation from a horizontal perspective (ego-to-ego) to a vertical one (connection to Divine Source) feeling like you no longer (or never) fit into the human reality all around you experiencing a dismantling or breaking apart of relationships, situations, jobs, friendships that aren't aligned with your Soul and don't fulfill you anymore undergoing a persistent questioning about "what is all this for?" or "what's my true purpose?" experiencing an identity crisis, where the old "masks" or personality aspects you used to wear no longer fit In this new "Navigating the Spiritual Crisis" podcast series, we'll explore what the spiritual crisis or awakening really is, how it can look and feel, and how you can best navigate it... without self-sabotage, fear, or feeling like you're "going crazy". Ultimately, the spiritual crisis is your true Self calling you back home. It's a powerful opportunity to shed the old masks, identities, and roles you've been playing or wearing... so you can embody your FULL human & Divine self in this lifetime, and be authentically who you really are. Join me for a no-nonsense, grounded, transformative exploration of the spiritual awakening process and an empowering approach to the dark night of the Soul. Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others wi…

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