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Day 62 at the Midnight Mission Recovery Program "Then and Now: I Am on My Way" From being jobless, hopeless and full of drugs, to being sober, clean, on work therapy and full of life! It's been quite the rollercoaster 🎢.  Here's a little writing I have been inspired, at this moment, to put down: I have been in the valley of death; I am climbing the mountain to a better life. The potential to fall is real, the slope is slippery, but my will and my spirit is stronger than it has been in just a year ago today. 🌄⭐🙏 Change is real but it takes work. Faith without works is dead. Thoughts and feelings are meaningless without action. I thank Spirit, the God of my understanding, for working in my life and granting me the answer to my pitiful prayers. ❤️ I look back at this person of a year ago, I see things I recognize but there are parts I do not. I can't say I'm different, it's only been 2 months, but I can say that a change is taking place. Slowly, but surely

Day 22 at the Midnight Mission Recovery Program Part 1 Talking to my brother again Trying to be a better brother, a better son, a better uncle Wasn't there for my brother's wedding nor the birth of my nieces. Why was I so absent? Part 2 Still /struggling with thoughts about using. frustrating dreams about using. my subconscious showing me the frustration of using. remembering how using  seemed  fun,  but was it really? If you are interested in recovery or any of the other services offered here at The Midnight Mission in Downtown Los Angeles, you can visit the friendly staff here at: 601 San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA, 90014 You can also visit the website at: https://www.midnightmission.org  . Other helpful resources: Narcotics Anonymous  Alcoholics Anonymous I Am Sober

Edgar Allan Poe Exploring the Abyss of the Soul Halloween is the time when shadows lengthen, the veil between the worlds thins, and our thoughts turn to the mysterious and the macabre. It's the perfect season to embark on a journey through the labyrinthine passages of literature and philosophy that explore the depths of the human soul. In this first installment of our series, we begin with the master of Gothic and psychological horror, Edgar Allan Poe. Edgar Allan Poe and the Dark Night of the Soul Edgar Allan Poe, known for his haunting tales and melancholic poetry, was a writer who plumbed the depths of human consciousness like few others. His works, such as "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and "The Masque of the Red Death," often delve into themes of madness, guilt, and the sinister aspects of the human psyche. Poe's writing serves as a captivating entry point into the concept of the "dark night of the

Let's move on to the third blog post in this series, which will explore the "Historical Occult Perspectives" on the Dark Night of the Soul.  Image Source | Created By Author Historical Occult Perspectives on  the Dark Night of the Soul To truly appreciate the depth and significance of the Dark Night of the Soul, it's essential to explore how this concept has been viewed within the realm of occult and mystical traditions throughout history. In this blog post, we journey through time to understand the historical perspectives on the Dark Night. Alchemy and the Nigredo Stage In the world of alchemy, the Dark Night of the Soul aligns with the " nigredo " stage. This is the initial phase of the alchemical process, marked by darkness, decay, and disintegration. Alchemists believed that this stage was necessary to break down the impurities of