We often avoid and ignore our dark emotions and biases, both individually and collectively, as they reveal uncomfortable truths. Labeling darkness as "negative" serves as an excuse to sidestep issues like racism, spiritual bypassing, and environmental destruction. By welcoming darkness with curiosity rather than fear, we can tap into our innate compassion and facilitate collective healing. The author, a dharma teacher, shaman, and deep ecologist, encourages us to engage with our personal darkness to uncover vital lessons that foster awakening and compassion for ourselves and the world. In a time of global uncertainty, she introduces the concept of endarkenment, suggesting that true wholeness can only be achieved by embracing the dark. Darkness, she asserts, is not merely the absence of light but a crucial, restorative aspect of nature. The author explores the spiritual, ecological, psychological, and interpersonal consequences of our preference for light over dark. She presents a transformative path to wholeness through recognizing the interplay of both darkness and light. Additionally, she provides inspiring teachings, meditations, and mindful inquiry questions to help integrate an experiential understanding of endarkenment into our daily lives.
