Ever felt trapped in a meaningless void, stuck in the motions of life, uncertain what to expect from yourself and others? You might be experiencing the dark night of the soul, a profound phase of personal development. This period of intense transition propels you to a deeper understanding of life and your place within it, and involves a painful, yet necessary, release of old identities, relationships, careers, habits, and/or belief systems that once shaped your sense of meaning. The transformation could lead to enhanced awareness and a renewed perspective on life—one with more meaning and connection with the world around you.
If you feel that you might be going through such a metamorphosis, or you're simply interested in learning more about it, click through the following gallery.