The One You Feed How to Embrace the Wisdom of the Women Mystics with Mirabai Starr
Oct 13, 2023
Mirabai Starr, an award-winning author and speaker known for her insights into spirituality and women mystics, shares her profound wisdom on feminine spirituality. She discusses how embracing the fierce and tender aspects of women mystics can reshape modern spiritual practices. Mirabai explores the balance between masculine and feminine values, encouraging a holistic approach that welcomes diverse spiritual paths. She also emphasizes the transformative power of pain and creativity in personal growth, making spirituality accessible and inclusive.
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Rabia's Spiritual Journey
- Rabia of Basra, a Sufi mystic, was orphaned and enslaved but maintained deep spiritual yearning.
- Her owner, witnessing her fiery prayer, freed her, and she chose a life of ascetic devotion in the desert.
Non-Duality's Pitfalls
- Non-duality, while philosophically sound, can be problematic in practice.
- Ignoring real-world suffering in the name of oneness can lead to inaction and invalidate others' pain.
Exploring Interspirituality
- Interspirituality is like drawing nectar from all spiritual flowers.
- Starr questions if her interspiritual approach, rooted in white privilege, diminishes other cultures' sanctity.
