Soul Loss and The Dark Night of the Soul
When we are disconnected from our Souls , we feel alone . This spiritual disconnection is called soul loss , and it ’ s a great epidemic in our current society . Soul loss occurs when we have lost touch with that Divine essence within us . When life becomes all about the mundane and material , we can feel like something is missing . This sensation of something being fundamentally “ off ” hides the craving to unite with something deeper and more meaningful . If you ’ re currently feeling alone and are going through an existential crisis ( where you ’ re wondering what the point of life is ), you might be experiencing something called the Dark Night of the Soul . When we become aware of our soul loss and become conscious of what we ’ re truly missing out on , it ’ s common to go through this gloomy and depressing period known as the Dark Night . If you need more guidance ,
As the monk and psychotherapist Thomas Moore put it :
“ When going through a dark night , at first , you may feel cut off and alone . Clients in therapy often say they feel isolated and have no one to talk to . They may come to therapy specifically to deal with their isolation . They may wish for deep human connection …”
The Ego Finally , feeling alone is also part and parcel of having an ego – or a clear sense of self , of “ me .” By nature , when we are capable of differentiating ourselves from others , the possibility of feeling alone arises . Animals and very young children don ’ t often exhibit signs of loneliness for a similar reason : they don ’ t posses an ego . As such , they feel connected to everything . Life happens fully in the present moment and there is a sense of merging with life . While not having an ego isn ’ t the solution here ( as it ’ s impossible unless you become enlightened ), becoming mindful of your ego and how it influences you is . We ’ ll explore how to become more self-aware of your thoughts below .