How to Survive the End of the World The Long Dark with Francis Weller
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Nov 14, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, soul activist Francis Weller shares his profound insights on grief and its role in self-discovery. Drawing from his rich experience as a psychotherapist, he discusses the concept of soul activism and how grief can challenge societal norms. Weller emphasizes the importance of rituals as communal practices for healing and transformation. He also delves into the Five Gates of Grief, highlighting how attending to grief can open us to deeper connections with the earth and ourselves.
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Slow Down To Hear The Soul
- Slow down and learn to operate at 'geologic speed' when working with soul; avoid agendas driven by self-hatred.
- Sit with people's depths instead of rushing to change them.
Distinguishing Soul From Spirit
- Soul work requires descent into vulnerability while spirit is the upward, clarifying energy; both are necessary.
- Western culture overvalues ascent and lacks a language for descent into soul.
Follow Your Soul's Helix
- Listen to the soul's rhythm and choose when to inhale into solitude or exhale into engagement.
- Track your own helix of intimacy and freedom to know when to write, teach, or rest.
