Turning to the Mystics with James Finley

Bonus: The Dark Night, Depression and Suffering

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On this bonus episode of Turning to the Mystics, Jim and Kirsten are joined by long-time friend Mirabai Starr to reflect on listener questions about how John of the Cross’ dark night of the soul differs from depression—and how both experiences evolve our understanding of suffering.

If you found this episode helpful, consider attending the final Conspire this September. In this interactive online event, catch both Mirabai and Jim as they expand on the spiritual experiences of grief and healing. To learn more, visit: cac.org/conspire-2021.

Resources:

  • Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about Jim, visit jamesfinley.org 
  • The transcript for this episode can be found here.
  • The book being used for this season can be found here.
  • Mirabai Starr's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter


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