Luminous Darkness

At the same time, I am inviting you to move beyond the duality of light and dark. These intentions are not in opposition to each other. When we move out of duality, we do not eliminate the two qualities or objects that occupy the poles of this duality. They are part of the full spectrum. Practice nonjudgment and self-compassion. You

If resistance emerges, my encouragement is to notice your resistance without judging it or taking it personally. In other words, there is no need to resist resistance.

Invoke beginner’s mind.

Go slowly. Slowing down is one of the basic teachings of endarkenment.

Spiritual practice is a process of finding freedom by turning toward and letting go of fear. Turning toward is the motion that allows us to remember the compassion that is who we really are. If we fear darkness and the great void, then how can we awaken?

My path has been about learning to stay present to the wordless invisible mystery, not knowing, and the deeper darker undercurrents of life, moment by moment.

“For every human being alive at this time, I believe it is time to let go of our current obsession with enlightenment and include the teachings of endarkenment.