Healing At The Edge with RamDev Dale Borglum Ep. 87 - The Transformational Power of Grief w/ Mirabai Starr
Oct 30, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Mirabai Starr, an award-winning author and grief counselor, shares her insights on how grief can be a powerful catalyst for personal transformation. She emphasizes the emotional depth of grief and its essential role in fostering connections. Mirabai explores the intertwining of grief and spirituality, suggesting that embracing sorrow can lead to grace and deeper self-awareness. The conversation also touches on non-dual wisdom from Tibetan Buddhism and the importance of nurturing positive relationships.
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From Allergy to Embrace
- Mirabai Starr, raised in a secular Jewish family, initially rejected Christianity.
- She later embraced Christian mysticism, finding it central to her career and spiritual path.
Holiness of the Present Moment
- The core message of Christian mystics is that the divine is present everywhere.
- This contrasts with the belief that one must become worthy through self-improvement.
Grief as a Portal
- Mirabai Starr found that grieving her daughter intensified her longing for God.
- She realized grief wasn't an obstacle but a pathway to spiritual connection.
