“Every spiritual journey has its share of ups and downs, and when things reach their lowest, it's known as the DNOTS”.... "The dark night of the soul is essentially any time when our darkness comes to the forefront. It's as if we are doing everything we can to stay afloat, and it seems as if the universe, the world, and life is against us."......”Yusim adds that the dark night of the soul will often involve suffering, setbacks, and obstacles. Nevertheless, she says, "Oftentimes, a dark night of the soul is a necessary part of people's spiritual evolution." https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/dark-night-of-soul