Mirabai Starr – The Way of the Feminine Mystic

The Time of the One prophet is giving place to a collective cry for help in suffering. The word “prophet” What does it mean? “mouthpiece of God.” We all are worthy of Sending and receiving the divine voice. We can’t turn our backs on God. The world is in dire need of Our wisdom, our love and willingness to put aside our opinions and desires to be acceptable and comfortable. What is? the voice of Are you the Truth?

• Identify the There are burning issues in your soul, regarding the Needs of the The planet and all those who live there
• Develop the Access and containment the suffering in the world
• Cultivate the Mindfulness skills that will help you sit with others What is? Don’t be overwhelmed
• Your courage to speak truth
• So that you can be your best, learn how to energize your body. of service joyfully – without burning out
• Recognize the fact that you You can find it here You are enough as you are.

At the Herz of the Spiritual journey is about yearning to be united with others the Divine. This can be experienced often, but not always, as a burning desire for God. the Beloved. We can access the soul when we are loved.-Desire can feel like heartbreak. Life’s losses – both small and profound – strip us of We can let go of extraneous thoughts and enter a sacred space that resembles grieving. What is? the There is a connection between your losses as well as your desire to merge. the Divine?

• Read the poetry of the Mystics of Many traditions express their gratitude. the soul’s yearning for God
• Explore the Spiritual longing and the loss of loved ones who have already died are connected
• Affirm the Validity of An entire range of losses you carry – from loss of To be innocent the death of Beloved one
• Study the Spiritual teachings from the past of The Dark Night of the SoulFor guidance on how to navigate spiritual emptiness, and rest in not knowing
• Get familiar with the desert spirituality and feel at ease by drawing on the Teachings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers

Every spiritual tradition borrows the Language of To evoke romantic love the Experience of spiritual awakening. These wisdom teachings typically involve the mystical paradox of annihilation. It is when a lover becomes Beloved and that only love remains. Separation from the divine source can be a false illusion. We find that we were connected. the We have been loved all our lives, but we are still in love. These are We have all been longing for it.

• Discover classic mystical texts here the The lover/Beloved story of a Jewish, Christian, Hindu, and Sufi love story
• For self-loathing, meditate-Identification
• Express your soul’s passion for union with the Through writing, chanting and art, be loved
• You can integrate your spiritual passions into your daily life and allow the sublime love you feel to permeate everything. of Who you are and what you do
• Understand the There is a difference between “becoming nothing” “being unworthy”
• Embrace the Let fire ignite and transform you

Creative self-Expression is overflowing of the It is sacred into the world. What are you looking for? the You may have hidden your feelings the The divine voice that wishes to be heard through your? Rumi says that there are. “a hundred ways to kneel and kiss the ground.” Become a conduit for spirit by creating space in your life for visual arts, music, writing, dance – or simply recognizing and creating beauty wherever you go. It’s all about saying “YES” Beauty is a way of life “YES” To the In-House Presence of the Divine.

• Identify the There are many ways that beauty is something your soul desires.
• (Re)commitment to at least one type of Creativity is a way to express yourself-Expression
• Explore the power of Mystical poetry to invoke spiritual realities
• Enjoy being comfortable the Wild, wild, unplanned, and not planned-Always-Practical experience of Creativity
• Create a work of Art to share with others

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The Abrahamic teaching of Humanity being given the power the Rest of Creation is a fundamental misunderstanding of the Trust in God. Instead of dominion, we’re called to stewardship of the earth and all her creatures – plant, animal, water, air. Buddhism and indigenous wisdom teachings confirm that everything is interconnected, and that it is our greatest task to recognize our interdependence. of We support creation the Web of life.

• Connect with others the world’s spiritual texts on the Wisdom of the Natural world: Taoism and Islam, Judaism and Christianity.
• Identify the issue of Concerns about personal safety the The plight of the Take action for the planet and your family by making a commitment of the earth
• Establish a close relationship with Earth Mother and treat her as a dear relative
• Commit to spending regular time in nature. of Your regular spiritual practice
• Volunteer simplicity and lightening of footprint are two ways to be an example for others.

The Mystics are the beings of Each spiritual tradition has experienced a direct meeting with the other. the Divine. This is what often happens the Formula of lover merging into Beloved. Many mystics believe that. the The true value of Offering is such a divine gift the fruits of That’s what love is all about the world. How do we balance our dedication to cultivating an inner life that is authentic? the desire to alleviate suffering in the world? Every religion has its own definition of God’s love. the planet) is where the true meaning of life is expressed. the The way we treat one other. We encounter the Face of the Holy One in the Faces of Those in greatest need

• Expand our concept of What it means to be of Service
• Choose between charity given to people who are less fortunate than you, or compassion that is based upon. the realization of Our fundamental unity with those who are suffering
• You can find a healthy balance between loving service and personal spiritual practice.
• Discover classic wisdom teachings such as the Sermon on the Mount the Bhagavad GitaAs resources to engage service as an act of Prayer
• Develop the It takes courage to speak out the Even though it’s not socially acceptable or convenient, voiceless is still possible

Some spiritual teachings support this idea. the Mind is a hindrance to success the Your journey to Truth. This can be misleading. It is possible that we are throwing out the baby of Wisdom is wisdom the bathwater of concepts. How can we engage the paradox of harnessing the power of the To transcend, mind the mind? The Holy texts of Every tradition has its repository of Transformative wisdom designed to knock your doors the doors of the Radical opening is possible by activating your heart.

• Pray Lectio Divina (sacred reading) and discovery the Herz-Holy writings contain truths
• Explore the Path of Jnana Yoga Hinduism can be used to achieve divine union
• Learn how to read and understand specific wisdom texts and then be able express it in your own words with clarity and power
• Explore the Relevance of To apply ancient spiritual teachings in your own life and to others the Life of People you touch
• Find a healthy integration by noticing where your heart and mind are not in harmony. of Intellectual rigor is essential for intellectually minded people. the Mysterious of Love

We have the Wounds of our lives in the Cells of Our bodies can become paralyzed by this. Our self-doubt can cause paralysis.-Identification as victim. Anger about what happened to us the Past can be a hindrance to joy. the present. Shame can also overwhelm us. the We have done harm to others (or misunderstand we have done it). How can we look honestly at others? the Events of Let go of the things in our lives that cause us pain, and let these stories find their rightful place in the vast tapestry of the human condition? Can we enable our particular version of To reconnect with us, we must suffer the can fuel our journey to wholeness and support our family?

• Retire from the syndrome of Shame and blame
• As a way to be present with the moment, instead of regretting it, cultivate mindfulness. the Feeling anxious about the future and past the Future
• Explore the Teachings of Unconditional love at the Herz of All traditions
• Make a lasting relationship with the The Divine Mother is a source of mercy, forgiveness, and reckless adoration
• Make a ritual of healing that allows you to let go of a particular burden of Bring someone to bear witness for you and your pain.

“God spoke one primordial word and he spoke it in silence,” Fr. Thomas Keating (quoting St. John of the Cross), “and it is only in the silence that we can hear it.” It’s easy to get caught up in the moment. the demands of We are so busy with our lives that we don’t have the time to meditate. We believe that meditation is possible if we just keep our eyes open. the The next three items in our to-Do List-If we do this, we’ll be able to remain still for a few seconds. But Doing It almost seems like the first priority is always to be taken precedence over all else being. How about a reframe of this equation? of thinking we can’t afford to cultivate a contemplative practice, we realize that we canNot afford not to. It is too important. Peace in the world can only be achieved if we place priority on peace within.

• Recognize that meditation is not about not thinking – it’s about being present to what is, allowing a spaciousness to open around our thoughts and feelings, an ability to bear witness to our own experience, and “not believe everything we think”
• Set aside a time each day to be still and silent, no matter how short it is.
• To support your meditation practice, you might consider joining a meditation group. the You have the option to attend a meditation retreat
• Find out what it means to be a contemplative and how you can apply these values to your everyday life.
• Experience the Infusion of the Intuitions sacred to the When you are committed to a contemplative pathway, it is not normal

Andrew and Mirabai Share the Ecstatic sensibilities of the They adore poet mystics, and they have a fierce commitment to activating their personal spiritual practice. of the world. Together, we can teach over the years, they have discovered a beautiful balance between Andrew’s fire and Mirabai’s tenderness that will come through in this special dialogue.

Andrew Harvey Author, speaker, founder/director of the Institute of Sacred Activism is an international group that invites people who are concerned to get involved in sacrificial acts of activism the challenge of We can help solve the current global crisis by being effective, inspired and practical agents of In order to achieve peace and sustainability, institutional and systemic changes must be made. He has edited more than 30 books and won many awards, including the prestigious PENNY Award. the Benjamin Franklin Award and the Mind Body Spirit Award

Tessa Mirabai We met more than ten years ago. Mirabai read Tessa’s groundbreaking work on St. Teresa of Avila, Ecstasy & Common SenseShe was contacted and she was finally tracked down. They have been soul sisters ever since – teaching and writing together, weathering transformational losses, and celebrating the Every chance they have, they keep it sacred. You can listen to their love song.

Tessa Bielecki He was a Carmelite monk almost 40 years ago, and co-Fondated the Spiritual Life Institute and Mother Abbess. of the Until 2005, she was a member of contemplative community. She teaches at Colorado College and gives lectures and retreats.-West talks and writes. She is the author of Three books on St. Teresa of Avila, and other recent recordings “Teresa of Avila: The Book of My Life” Shambhala Audio “Wild at Heart: Radical Teachings of the Christian Mystics” For Sounds True

Sera is an emerging voice in feminine spirituality. Harvard educated with a heretic’s holiness, she lights the She sets the world on fire “revolutionary” Approach to living an authentic and fulfilling life Sera will be sharing her intimate relationship with Sera during this conversation. The One she calls “My Lady.”

Sera Beak Harvard-trained scholar of Comparative world religions who traveled for years the World studying spirituality with Sufi Dervishes and Tibetan Monks, Croatian mystics and shamans, She is a workshop facilitator, speaker, and trainer. She is also a speaker and workshop facilitator. the Famous author of The Red Book: An Unorthodox and Deliciously Delicious Way to Spark Your Divine Spark Red Hot and Holy: A Heretic’s Love Story.

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About Mirabai Starr…

Author of Critically acclaimed translations of the Spanish mystics and reflections the Unity-based teachings the Herz of All spiritual paths Mirabai Starr Uses lyrical language to make timeless wisdom available to a modern audience of seekers. Her books include The Julian of Norwich,Passionate Mystic: Teresa of Avila GOD OF THE WORLD: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism Christianity Islam, the Winner of the 2013 New Mexico/Arizona Book Award.

For the Daughter of the Contra-culture, Mirabai He was born in New York, 1961 to secular Jewish parents who were against him. the patriarchy of institutionalized religion. They were intellectual artists and social justice activists. the Anti-war protest movement of the Vietnam era.

1972 Mirabai’s mother, father and her younger brother and sister uprooted from their suburban life and embarked on an extended road trip that led them through the jungles of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, where they lived for many months on an isolated Caribbean beach, and ended in the Mountains of Taos, New Mexico. There, the The family adopted an alternative. “back-to-the-land” lifestyle, in a communal effort to live simply and sustainably – values that remain important to Mirabai Continue reading.

As a teenager Mirabai Living at the Lama Foundation, an instigating spiritual community that has honored everyone the world’s faith traditions since its inception in 1967. This ecumenical experience has been transformative. the All-encompassing quality that has been infused Mirabai’s work ever since.

Mirabai As an adjunct professor of Philosophy and World Religions the University of New Mexico, Taos since 1993. Her focus is on connecting people. the Perpetual teachings found at the Herz of All the world’s spiritual paths, in an effort to promote peace and justice.