Learning to Walk in the Dark
Learning to Walk in the Dark
Barbara Brown Taylor
Shauna Niequist
Shauna Niequist recommended this book on Twitter.
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Learning to Walk in the Dark

Learning to Walk in the Dark

Barbara Brown Taylor
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Barbara Brown Taylor
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In "Learning to Walk in the Dark," Barbara Brown Taylor embarks on a transformative journey that challenges our conventional associations of darkness with fear and negativity. With her profound insight and eloquent prose, Taylor invites readers to embrace the shadowy moments of life as opportunities for growth, discovery, and a deeper connection with the divine. Rejecting the notion that spiritual enlightenment comes solely from the light, she advocates for a balance between "solar spirituality" and "lunar spirituality," suggesting that true wisdom and courage often emerge from navigating life's darkest periods. This book is an enlightening exploration of the unseen, a call to find God's presence in the night, and a testament to the surprising gifts that await those willing to venture into the unknown. Through personal anecdotes, theological reflection, and a reevaluation of biblical narratives, Taylor illustrates how darkness can be a source of learning and transformation. She dismantles the fear surrounding the unknown and illuminates the path to a more nuanced, inclusive understanding of spirituality that acknowledges the cyclical nature of light and darkness in our lives. "Learning to Walk in the Dark" offers a compelling argument for the embrace of night as a space where faith can deepen, fears can be faced, and the soul can find its most authentic expression. With grace and wisdom, Taylor guides readers through the darkness, teaching us how to navigate the uncertainties of life with courage and hope, making this book an invaluable companion for anyone seeking to explore the depths of their spiritual journey.

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Released
2014
8 Apr
Length
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Shauna Niequist recommended this book on Twitter.
I have learned things in the dark that I could never have learned in the light, things that have saved my life over and over again, so that there is really only one logical conclusion. I need darkness as much as I need light.
— Barbara Brown Taylor, Learning to Walk in the Dark

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