Navigating the Darkness: Embracing the Inward Journey of Faith and Prayer

Within (U) with Dr. Vivian Carrasco

It's the eve of the Feast of Our Lady and the beginning of our Novena - our 9-day walk together in contemplation as we access our insight and cultivate our Wise Heart, the organ of spiritual perception, and learn to see more clearly seeing things that are physically invisible to the senses alone or the rational and intuitive mind seeing a fuller picture, aligning with the depth dimension of life exploring our “faith.” “Faith” is the mysterious way of seeing in the dark because the heart, like a little homing beacon, can align with what is not only a golden, invisible thread running through this whole mess but your personal golden, invisible thread. forging your way forward on the path that you are being drawn along, learning to listen to your heart like a set of GPS instructions always rerouting you to your true north, merry merry beloveds Key themes include redefining faith beyond traditional religious practices, understanding prayer as a space for inner listening, and embracing the transformation from darkness to light. I encourage you to hold compassionate space for yourself, set personal intentions, and appreciate the beauty in transitioning from darkness to light. 00:00 Introduction to the Inward Journey 00:21 Embracing Sacred Presence 01:09 The Role of Humor and Lightness 02:13 Creating a Sacred Space 04:46 Exploring Faith and Prayer 08:27 The Power of Light in Darkness 14:00 Setting Intentions and Inviting Ancestors 15:36 The Creative Power of Intentions 17:09 Conclusion and Gratitude *In this audio, I mention my interview on the Simple Daily Practice Podcast, where I discuss my practice around darkness. Listen here or visit the Press page of my website. If you haven't subscribed to the daily emails to join us in the Novena, you can do that here https://drvivicarrasco.kit.com/novena