Mary Reed is an “accidental” mystic who, following eleven years of profound, involuntary visions and insights into divine realms, surrendered her executive life in Washington, DC to explore her spiritual gifts in a remote Buddhist nunnery in India. She grew up without any interest in religion but with an innate knowing that humans had more ability to access greater wisdom than most seemed to realize.

She is originally from the U.S. Southwest but spent most of her career directing global healthcare programs and creating nonprofit partnerships throughout America and Africa. Today she divides her time between Thosamling Nunnery in India, where she is often immersed in silence; Cambodia, where she works with Wide Open Wings (a small charity she co-founded); and traveling to speak with a variety of audiences to share her story as a way to illuminate the common ground of Love and precious Divinity in all of us, and to inspire joyful collective resurrection and remembrance with her unique view of our beautifully awakening world.

Website:lovemaryreed.com

Book: Unwitting Mystic: Evolution of The Message of Love

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Summary and transcript of this interview

Interview recorded 3/5/2016

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump

00:04:18 - The Voice and Life Change

00:08:34 - Understanding the Crucifixion of Jesus

00:12:15 - The Origins of Divine Truth

00:14:55 - The Profound Unspeakable Nature of Spiritual Experiences

00:17:51 - Strong Opinions About Suicide

00:20:49 - The Importance of Having Someone to Talk to

00:23:45 - The Importance of Mental Health Professionals Trained in Spirituality

00:26:40 - The Importance of Access to Resources and Community

00:30:20 - The Importance of the Body

00:33:33 - Surrender and Spiritual Awakening

00:36:23 - Lessons from Personal Experiences

00:40:06 - Lessons from Syrian Refugees

00:43:49 - Exploring Infinite Possibilities

00:47:40 - The Origins of the Soul

00:51:43 - Integration of Boundaries and Unboundedness

00:55:33 - The Beauty of the Spiritual Journey

01:00:02 - Sharing My Story and Inspiring Hope

01:03:11 - Sharing Profound Information and Providing Hope

01:07:03 - Channeling Love and Divine Messages

01:11:39 - Rethinking Spiritual Teachings: Moving Towards Inclusivity

01:17:23 - Recognition of the Omnipresence of God

01:21:20 - Responding to Suffering & Bringing about Change

01:24:55 - Untangling the Energetic Threads

01:27:58 - Unraveling the Tangles

01:32:18 - The Cause of Masses Unraveling and the Spiritual Awakening

01:36:52 - Choosing Love and Forgiveness in Times of Tragedy

01:40:42 - Enlightenment and the Collective Mind

01:44:10 - The Coming of Love and Celebration in the Cosmos

01:48:25 - Unity and Creativity in Expressing Divinity

01:51:25 - Finding Teachers near Chicago