Mirabai Starr on the Divine Feminine

Jan 5, 2021

Mirabai Starr, an award-winning author and expert in sacred literature, joins for a captivating discussion on the Divine Feminine. She delves into the balance of fierce and tender wisdom, illustrated through the stories of women mystics like Rabia of Basra. The conversation touches on the significance of interspiritual dialogue and personal spiritual practices that honor femininity. Mirabai also shares insights on integrating these practices into daily life, weaving creativity and spirituality for a deeper connection with the divine.

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Rabia's Spiritual Journey

Rabia of Basra, a Sufi mystic, was orphaned and enslaved but maintained deep spiritual yearning.
Her unwavering prayer and devotion led her owner to grant her freedom, after which she lived austerely in the desert.

INSIGHT

Confronting Reality

Current times require confronting reality rather than spiritual bypassing.
Many spiritual belief systems, like the power of positive thought, crumble when facing today's harsh realities.

INSIGHT

The Problem with Non-Duality

Non-duality, while philosophically sound, can be problematic.
It can lead to disengagement with real-world suffering by invalidating individual experiences.

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Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author of creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature. She taught Philosophy and World Religions at the University of New Mexico-Taos for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practice and inter-spiritual dialog. Her latest book is called, WILD MERCY: Living the Fierce & Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics.

In this episode, Eric and Mirabai explore the intersection of interspirituality and the divine feminine – specifically, as it shows up in her life and in the life of the women mystics whose stories she tells.

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In This Interview, Mirabai Starr and I discuss the Divine Feminine and…

Her book, WILD MERCY: Living the Fierce & Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics
A few of her favorite women mystics
The Divine Feminine Energy
Belief structures that no longer serve us well
Being engaged in the world as a spiritual practice
How drawing from many spiritual traditions is like digging one well with many different tools
The way she has created her spiritual practice over time
Feminine wisdom teachings
The morning rituals that start her day
The practice of the Sabbath
The link between creativity, spirituality, and mysticism

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