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Re: Welcome to the New Semester. What shall we make of it together?
Posted by Deirdre on 01/12/2003 08:32:09
In reply to Welcome to the New Semester. What shall we make of it together? posted by John on 01/10/2003 21:14:30
Hi John and all
While reading your entry John, I am struck by how very much I relate to
your "natural ending" but have been wondering if it is more about
the "Dark Days of the Soul".
For a long time there is a flurry of activity mystical and magical
experieces friendships and happenings (such as here in class) and then
suddently and sadly there is a void. A depression of sorts that is
explained in one of the interpretations I have read regarding "Dark
Days of the Soul" as the absense of God but this experience is followed
by a bigger, brighter spiritual fulfillment. The void is the making
room for growth. Perhaps the silence you are hearing here at the site
is that too? Just a thought as I seem to be experiencing my own void
these days.
Best to all and Happy New Year
Deirdre
PS It is good to hear you again John - and a Happy Belated Birthday!
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