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SUMMARY:From Darkness Into Light – The Call of Sacred Activism
DESCRIPTION:Are you navigating a season of personal struggle — or feeling the weight of the world’s heartbreak and uncertainty?\nThere’s a deeper rhythm beneath the chaos, and it’s calling to you.\nWhat if what you’re experiencing isn’t just difficulty… but initiation?\nA holy invitation to midwife more love, more justice, more truth into being.\nWhat if the darkness is not a punishment, but a sacred passage — and you, beloved, are being summoned to carry a light no one else can bring?\nDuring this free spiritual gathering with mystic teacher and founder of the Institute of Sacred Activism, Andrew Harvey, we will explore how the sorrow and breakdown we witness today is not the end of the story…\nBut the beginning of a great transformation, one that seeks to be born through you.\n\nRegister Here For Free\n\nWhy Attend “From Darkness Into Light – The Call of Sacred Activism”\nAndrew’s life purpose, given to him years ago as a revelatory vision, is to guide us through the dark days that we are in into a brighter New World. His wisdom teachings build on decades of study in global spiritual, mystical, and wisdom teachings and deep devotion to the sacred interconnectedness of all life.\nThe Dark Night can be a sacred tool for awakening — and a powerful sign that the Divine is at work in our lives to inspire a deeper devotion to what is fundamentally loving, just, and life-giving.\nDuring Andrew’s event, you’ll:\n\nGain a deeper understanding of the Dark Night as a Divine intervention for harnessing the deeper potential of chaos and uncertainty — and sparking greater devotion to the goodness and higher virtues of our humanity\nLearn why the mystics revere the Dark Night process as a sublime and devastating spiritual map for sacred evolution — and how it can help embody the power of sacred resistance\nExplore the Dark Night as a key to opening within us who we really are and what we are here to give\nHear Andrew’s own experience of the Dark Night — and how his personal descent into darkness revealed a path of fierce love and sacred action that can guide you now\n\nAndrew will also guide us deep into the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, unveiling a more potent meaning — and call to action — that illuminates the sacred purpose of the Dark Night.\n\nRegister Here For Free\n\nAbout Your Teacher – Andrew Harvey\nAndrew Harvey is an author, speaker, and founder/director of the Institute of Sacred Activism, an international organization focused on inviting concerned people to take up the challenge of our contemporary global crises by becoming inspired, effective, and practical agents of institutional and systemic change in order to create peace and sustainability.\nAndrew has taught at Oxford University, Cornell University, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, the California Institute of Integral Studies, and the University of Creation Spirituality as well as at various spiritual centers throughout the U.S. He was the subject of the 1993 BBC documentary The Making of a Modern Mystic, and appears also in Rumi: Turning Ecstatic and The Consciousness of the Christ: Reclaiming Christ for a New Humanity.\nHe is co-author of the bestselling The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, and has worked with the great Iranian Sufi dancer Banafsheh Sayyad in producing a film, In the Fire of Grace, which marries Sufi-inspired dances to the stages of Rumi’s understanding of the path of divine love. He has written or edited more than 30 books and received many awards, including the Benjamin Franklin Award and the Mind Body Spirit Award.\n\nRegister Here For Free\n\nFrequently Asked Questions: From Darkness Into Light\n1. What is “From Darkness into Light” about?\nThis free online event with Andrew Harvey explores the spiritual meaning and transformative power of the “Dark Night.” Andrew will guide participants in understanding how chaos, uncertainty, and despair can serve as catalysts for compassion, sacred activism, and inner strength. He will also offer an in-depth exploration of the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi as a dynamic call to peace and purposeful action.\n2. When is the event taking place?\nThe event will take place online on Wednesday, April 2 at 5:30pm Pacific Time.\n3. Who is Andrew Harvey?\nAndrew Harvey is a renowned mystic, author, and founder of the Institute for Sacred Activism. He’s a powerful voice in global spirituality and has dedicated his life to guiding others in transforming personal and collective darkness into sacred action. He is also the author or editor of more than 30 books and has taught at prestigious institutions around the world.\n4. What is the “Dark Night” referred to in this event?\nThe “Dark Night” refers to a spiritual experience that mystics throughout history have identified — a time of deep inner transformation marked by despair, chaos, or uncertainty. In this event, Andrew will show how this experience is actually a divine intervention and an urgent call to awaken to higher virtues, personal nobility, and sacred purpose.\n5. What is the focus of the Prayer of St. Francis in this event?\nAndrew Harvey will delve into the deeper, often overlooked meaning of the Prayer of St. Francis, unveiling it as a sacred mandate for becoming an “instrument of peace.” He will illuminate how this prayer serves as a practical and powerful guide for living in alignment with justice, compassion, and love.\n6. What will I learn during the event?\nYou will:\n\nUnderstand how the Dark Night is a spiritual catalyst for awakening and sacred action\nDiscover the hidden call to action within the Prayer of St. Francis\nLearn how to channel fear, outrage, and despair into “sacred soulfire”\nExplore mystical teachings about using personal suffering as a path to inner strength and service\nHear Andrew’s own story of transformation through the Dark Night\nReceive spiritual tools for embodying peace and resilience in today’s chaotic world\n\n7. Is this event free to attend?\nYes. Click here to register for free.\n8. What if I can’t attend live? Will a recording be available?\nYes, when you register, you will receive access to the event recording even if you cannot attend live.\n9. Will I get a chance to hear more from Andrew after the event?\nYes, by attending the event, you’ll also be among the first to hear about Andrew’s upcoming 6-week live video program focused on harnessing the transformative power of the Dark Night for peace, harmony, and sacred action.\n10. How do I register for the event?\nClick here to register for free. After you register, you’ll receive access details and reminders leading up to the event.\n11. Is my contact information safe when I register?\nYes. The Shift Network ensures your information is safe and private. They will not share or sell your information and use it solely to send updates about this event and related offerings. Every email includes an easy unsubscribe link.\n12. Why should I attend “From Darkness into Light”?\nIf you’re feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world or seeking a deeper spiritual anchor in times of personal or collective turmoil, this event is for you. Andrew Harvey will help you tap into your inner strength and purpose, guiding you to become a vessel for peace, healing, and meaningful change.\n13. Who is this event best suited for?\nThis event is ideal for spiritual seekers, mystics, activists, healers, and anyone navigating difficult times who feels called to make a positive impact in the world through love, peace, and sacred purpose.\n14. What have others said about Andrew Harvey?\nAndrew has received high praise from leading spiritual figures such as Caroline Myss, Mirabai Starr, Shiva Rea, Marianne Williamson, and Matthew Fox — all of whom describe him as one of the most passionate and illuminating spiritual voices of our time.\n\nRegister Here For Free\n\nHealth Disclosure: The contents of this website/e-mail are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.\nRelationship Disclosure: We are grateful to be of service and bring you these life-changing events free of charge. In order to do this, please note that whenever you click the links and purchase items, in most (not all) cases we will receive a referral commission. We may receive a listing fee for publishing this event.\nYour support in purchasing through these links makes it possible for people in over 150 countries globally to attend these live-changing events for free. Thank you! :)\n
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