Book dark night of the soul gerald may

A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth 2004. Distinguished psychiatrist, spiritual counselor, and best selling author gerald g. Click download or read online button to get a dark night of the soul book now. May practiced medicine and psychiatry for 25 years before joining. A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth ebook written by gerald g. In this book, he argues that the dark shadow side of the true spiritual life has been trivialized and neglected to. And his merging of psychiatric analysis and counselling into deep spirituality is unique and highly esteemed. May, md, one of the great spiritual teachers and writers of our time, argues that the dark shadow side of the true spiritual life has been trivialised and neglected to. The wild reeds series of reflections on religion and spirituality continues with an excerpt from gerald mays book the dark night of the soul.

A dark night of the soul download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The dark night of the soul is not the same as depression. Seller abacus bookshop published 2003 condition fine copy in fine dust jacket edition 2nd prt. A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth 9780060750558 by gerald g. John of the cross and teresa of avila, and addresses some of the misconceptions of the process. May a cogent assessment of this spiritual passage in life. For example, he confronts the common notion that spiritual growth is achieved by surviving bad experiences. May shows how our most desperate moments are necessary for authentic spiritual growth and vital to our experiencing both freedom and joy. May, 9780060750558, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Gerald jerry gordon may june 12, 1940 april 8, 2005 was an american psychiatrist and theologian. The dark night of the soul a psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth by gerald g.

A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth by dr. May, md, one of the great spiritual teachers and writers of our time, argues that the dark shadow side of the true spiritual life has been trivialised and neglected to our serious. The book explores the dark night through the writings of two of the best known christian mystics. A distinguished psychiatrist, spiritual counselor, and bestselling author shows how the dark sides of the spiritual life are a vital ingredient in deep, authentic, healthy spirituality. In his book, may draws on the spiritual insights and writings of the two great sixteenthcentury christian mystics, teresa of avila and john of the cross. Rather than looking at the dark night of the soul as something negative, the author looks at it from a very positive perspective. It is an ongoing spiritual process in which we are liberated from attachments and compulsions and. Its remarkable that gerald may wrote dark night fifteen years ago, and it is still as relevant as it ever was. Gerald mays profound discussion of the difference between clinical depression and the dark night of the soul in this book and care of mind, care of spirit speaks to the need to recommend immediate help in clinical depression but sees the dark night as a normal part of the spiritual journey to be seen through rather than worked through, a cloud of the unknowing where there is a. As john makes clear, it is not god who disappears, but only our concepts, images, and sensations of god. Distinguished psychiatrist, spiritual counselor, and bestselling author gerald g. A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth in a spiritual sense, the objects of our attachments and addictions become idols. John of the cross and when one hears the phrase, dark night of the soul, one thinks of emotional or spiritual anguish.

May, md, one of the great spiritual teachers and writers of our time, argues that the dark shadow side of the true spiritual life has been trivialized and neglected to our serious detriment. Mays exploration is arguably one of the best companion guides i have. Description of the book the dark night of the soul. Gerald mays the dark night of the soul 2003 for its accessibility, thoroughness and positive approach to the experience. The dark night of the soul a psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth book. A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth, by gerald g. May at barnes due to covid19, orders may be delayed. He conducted workshops in contemplation and psychology, and wrote several books on how to combine spiritual direction with psychological treatment.

Feb 03, 2004 as his guides through the dark night of the soul, may uses two 17thcentury spanish mystics, st. As his guides through the dark night of the soul, may uses two 17thcentury spanish mystics, st. This week im reading the dark night of the soul by gerald may, subtitled. May, md, one of the great spiritual teachers and writers of our time, argues that the dark shadow side of the true spiritual life has been trivialised and neglected to our serious detriment. Although depression shares many of its characteristics with the experience of having a dark night of the soul, it can often be treated and sometimes cured with medications, cognitivebehavioral therapy cbt, mindfulness practices, lifestyle changes, and so forth. Reviews the book the dark night of the soul, by gerald may. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pdf dark night of the soul download full pdf book download. An introduction to st john of the cross 1990 for its coverage of john and his life, plus welchs. A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth 9780060750558 by may, gerald g. May, md, one of the great spiritual teachers and writers of our time. Feb 06, 20 this essay explores the dark night of the soul. May, md, one of the great spiritual teachers and writers of our time, argues that the dark shadow side of the true spiritual life has.

A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth gerald g. Gerald may in this book helps the reader to appreciate the spiritualities of both st. I rather wish the title of this book had been different. The dark night of the soul ebook 9780061895173 by gerald g. Gerald may, md, the esteemed younger brother of the late famed psychiatrist and writer rollo may, md, is one of the great spirituality teachers. May emphasises that the dark night is not necessarily a time of suffering and near despair, but a time of deep transition, a search for new orientation when things are clouded and full of mystery. Gerald mays purpose in writing this book is to clear up confusions and distortions about the role of the dark night of the soul in the spiritual life. I think it gives a false impression of what the subject really explores. Mays book uses the same title in an attempt to both clarify and amplify st. May illuminates the concept of dark night of the soul as defined in classic christian literature.

A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. He was the author of many books and articles blending spirituality and. May emphasises that the dark night is not necessarily a time of suffering and near. The dark night of the soul a psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth. Oct 15, 2017 gerald mays profound discussion of the difference between clinical depression and the dark night of the soul in this book and care of mind, care of spirit speaks to the need to recommend immediate help in clinical depression but sees the dark night as a normal part of the spiritual journey to be seen through rather than worked through, a cloud of the unknowing where there is a. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the dark night of the soul. Dark night of the soul is an instructional religious book used mainly by the roman catholic church. Even more important and valuable though, at least to me, is that he makes the core concept and inherent confusion about these times in our lives simpler to grasp, and thus easier to accept. A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth paperback february 1, 2005. Gerald may died in april 2005 at the age of 64 after a lengthy illness. Ascent of mount carmel subida del monte carmelo and the dark night noche oscura. Just started reading a book called the dark night of the soul by psychatrist and theologian gerald may, m. The dark gives depth, dimension and fullness to the spiritual life.

Gerald may, md, a retired psychiatrist and senior fellow in contemplative theology and psychology, discusses both in his book, the dark night of the. A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness. A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth by gerald g. Jun 19, 2018 this week im reading the dark night of the soul by gerald may, subtitled. A dark night of the soul download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The dark night of the soul by gerald may adventures. As may delves into the meaning and purpose of the dark night of the soul, we. The book s great strength lies in synthesizing the works of both teresa of avila and john of the cross while still allowing each of them to speak in their own unique voice, as well as teasing out psychological insights that might otherwise be ignored. He tackles the hard spiritual topic of the dark night of the soul from his perspective, and gives excellent explanations for current day. May shows that the dark side is a vital ingredient for deep, authentic, healthy spirituality.

Gerald may is one of my favorite contemporary authors on spirituality, and this book is no exception. The author himself did not give any title to his poem, on which he wrote two book length commentaries. While there is no substitute for reading the translated original writings from john and teresa, dr. He says, the dark night is a profoundly good thing. Gerald may, md, the esteemed younger brother of the late famed psychiatrist and writer rollo may, md, is one of the great spirituality teachers and writers of our time.

The books great strength lies in synthesizing the works of both teresa of avila and john of the cross while still allowing each of them to speak in their own unique voice, as well as teasing out psychological insights that might otherwise be ignored. A cogent assessment of this spiritual passage in life. A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual. Gerald may and describes how the book illuminates my own experience of spiritual darkness, the implications of spiritual direction for recovery from addiction, and the meaning of mays statement p. A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth by may, gerald g. The premise of the book is that there are two dark nights, or times of spiritual bleakness that a person must travel through in order to come to a completely mature and perfect union with god.

Superficial and naively upbeat spirituality does not heal and enrich the soul. I m a dark night of the soul junkie, if there is such a thingi have more books on. May argues that the shadow side of the spiritual life has been trivialized and neglected to our serious detriment. A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth reprint by may, gerald g. A psychiatrist explores the connection between darkness and spiritual growth may, gerald g.