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155: Experiencing the Sacred: Finding the Mystical in Everday Life with Mirabai Starr
In this episode, I speak with author and inter-spiritual teacher Mirabai Starr about writing as a spiritual practice, the mysticism around us, and her evolving relationship with religion.
Mirabai’s latest book, Ordinary Mysticism, describes how to feel more holy and present in everyday life. Her work speaks to people’s spiritual yearnings without religious hierarchies by translating mysticism for all. Mirabai and I share some of our most transcendental, mystical experiences, particularly with the Divine Mother. We explore the fascinating lives of the mystics St. Teresa of Ávila and Julian of Norwich and discuss how we can integrate the lessons of their lives into the modern world. Mirabai shares a beautiful lesson she learned from her mother about not modeling self-sacrifice and the role of self-care in nourishing others.
You’ll also hear about:
- (03:33) Welcome Mirabai Starr!
- (05:52) Ordinary Mysticism book
- (11:52) Demystifying mysticism
- (17:16) Rejecting the tyranny of tasks
- (20:29) Exchanging mystical experiences
- (26:33) Mindfulness practice realizations
- (29:15) St. Teresa of Ávila and Julian of Norwich
- (43:08) Mothering ourselves
- (47:21) The myth of self-sacrifice
- (53:53) Reclaiming independence and forgiveness
- (56:40) Dr. Gertrude’s integration
Don’t miss this heart-opening episode with Mirabai Starr!
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Win a copy of Mirabai’s book! To enter, listen to this episode, follow Dr. Gertrude, or follow Mirabai Starr. The first person to let either of us know they listened or followed will win one of five free copies!
- The Way of the Rose by Clark Strand and Perdita Finn
Learn more about Mirabai Starr
Learn more on Mirabai’s website
Follow Mirabai on Instagram
Buy Ordinary Mysticism here
Buy Wild Mercy here
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In this episode, I speak with author and inter-spiritual teacher Mirabai Starr about writing as a spiritual practice, the mysticism around us, and her evolving relationship with religion.
Mirabai’s latest book, Ordinary Mysticism, describes how to feel more holy and present in everyday life. Her work speaks to people’s spiritual yearnings without religious hierarchies by translating mysticism for all. Mirabai and I share some of our most transcendental, mystical experiences, particularly with the Divine Mother. We explore the fascinating lives of the mystics St. Teresa of Ávila and Julian of Norwich and discuss how we can integrate the lessons of their lives into the modern world. Mirabai shares a beautiful lesson she learned from her mother about not modeling self-sacrifice and the role of self-care in nourishing others.
You’ll also hear about:
- (03:33) Welcome Mirabai Starr!
- (05:52) Ordinary Mysticism book
- (11:52) Demystifying mysticism
- (17:16) Rejecting the tyranny of tasks
- (20:29) Exchanging mystical experiences
- (26:33) Mindfulness practice realizations
- (29:15) St. Teresa of Ávila and Julian of Norwich
- (43:08) Mothering ourselves
- (47:21) The myth of self-sacrifice
- (53:53) Reclaiming independence and forgiveness
- (56:40) Dr. Gertrude’s integration
Don’t miss this heart-opening episode with Mirabai Starr!
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Win a copy of Mirabai’s book! To enter, listen to this episode, follow Dr. Gertrude, or follow Mirabai Starr. The first person to let either of us know they listened or followed will win one of five free copies!
- The Way of the Rose by Clark Strand and Perdita Finn
Learn more about Mirabai Starr
Learn more on Mirabai’s website
Follow Mirabai on Instagram
Buy Ordinary Mysticism here
Buy Wild Mercy here
Follow Dr. Gertrude
Learn more on Dr. Gertrude’s website
Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram
Stay in the loop and sign up to Dr. Gertrude’s newsletter
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