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The Courageous LifeOn Ordinary Mysticism, Wonder, and Love | Mirabai StarrIn her beautiful book: Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground, Bestselling author, translator, and celebrated spiritual teacher, Mirabai Starr Invites us to let go of the limiting belief that spiritual life exists only in traditional places of worship. She shares:You can visit an ashram in the Himalayas,Or kneel in a church pew to connect to the spirit or examine life’s big questions—but these aren’t the only opportunities to discover the sacred. Life itself, is holy ground. When we choose t...
2025-09-2559 min
The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.Mirabai Starr on mysticism for everyoneHost James Martin, S.J., explores the mystical dimensions of the spiritual life with Mirabai Starr, an award-winning author, contemporary translator of sacred literature, and world-renowned teacher of contemplative practice and inter-spiritual dialogue.
They dive deep into:
- Daily practices that foster mystical experiences, including insights drawn from Mirabai’s latest book “Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life As Sacred Ground.”
- The role that death, loss and grief have played in shaping Mirabai’s spirituality and bereavement ministry
- The biographies of Catholic mystics, such as St. John of the Cross and St. Teres...
2025-09-231h 04
The Sacred Speaks128 - Mirabai Starr: Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred GroundIn this episode of The Sacred Speaks, host Dr. John W. Price welcomes Mirabai Starr—acclaimed translator of the mystics, teacher of interspiritual wisdom, and luminous guide to the sacred woven through daily life. Together, they explore the heart of ordinary mysticism: discovering holiness not only in monasteries or mountaintops, but in the tender rhythms of our own existence.
Mirabai opens her story with radical honesty—her countercultural Jewish upbringing, alternative education, and the teachers and traditions that shaped her. The conversation turns to how rigid ideas of “being spiritual” can keep us from true intimacy with the divine, and how humi...
2025-09-201h 22
The Sacred Speaks128 - Mirabai Starr: Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred GroundIn this episode of The Sacred Speaks, host Dr. John W. Price welcomes Mirabai Starr—acclaimed translator of the mystics, teacher of interspiritual wisdom, and luminous guide to the sacred woven through daily life. Together, they explore the heart of ordinary mysticism: discovering holiness not only in monasteries or mountaintops, but in the tender rhythms of our own existence.Mirabai opens her story with radical honesty—her countercultural Jewish upbringing, alternative education, and the teachers and traditions that shaped her. The conversation turns to how rigid ideas of “being spiritual” can keep us from true intimacy with the divi...
2025-09-201h 22
Banyen Books ~ Branches of WisdomMirabai Starr ~ Ordinary MysticismMirabai Starr and Sr Greta Ronningon discuss Mirabai Starr's new book, Ordinary Mysticism, where she reveals how to discover the sacred in everyday life. In Ordinary Mysticism, Mirabai Starr invites us to embrace mysticism not as a distant or exclusive practice, but as a direct, personal experience of the divine woven into the fabric of our daily routines. Drawing on wisdom from spiritual luminaries like Julian of Norwich and Ram Dass, along with her own journey through love, loss, and healing, Starr offers profound insights, storytelling, and practices to awaken to the magic in ordinary moments. Ordinary Mysticism has...
2025-07-171h 01
Be Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 214 - Gifts of the Ancestors with Mirabai Starr, Jackie Dobrinska & Amy BuetensMirabai Starr joins Amy Buetens, Jackie Dobrinska, and the LSRF virtual Satsang to explore how we can deepen our sacred connection with our ancestors and embrace the divine mystery of mortality.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This week, Jackie, Mirabai, and Amy explore:Taking a moment to share in gratitude after a brief breath meditationExpanding the heart in the wake of grief, death, and profound loss Being with the reality of a b...
2025-07-041h 22
Be Here Now NetworkGifts of the Ancestors w/ Mirabai Starr, Amy Buetens & LSRF Satsang | BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 214Mirabai Starr joins Amy Buetens, Jackie Dobrinska, and the LSRF virtual Satsang to explore how we can deepen our sacred connection with our ancestors and embrace the divine mystery of mortality.
Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.
This week, Jackie, Mirabai, and Amy explore:
- Taking a moment to share in gratitude after a brief breath meditation
- Expanding the heart in the wake of grief, death, and profound loss
- Being with the reality of a broken he...
2025-07-041h 22
The New Dimensions CaféThe Embodied Reality of the Feminine - Mirabai Starr - C0469Mirabai Starr has 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 the interspiritual dialogue. She’s a certified bereavement counselor and travels the world speaking and giving workshops on contemplative practice and the teachings of the mystics. She is the author and editor of many books including Dark Night of the Soul: St. John of the Cross (Riverhead 2003), The Interior Castle: St. Teresa of Ávila (Riverhead 2004), Devotion, Prayers & Living Wisdom (Sounds True - six-volume Christian mystics series 2008), God of Love: A Guide to the...
2025-06-0400 min
New DimensionsThrough the Lens of the Feminine Wisdom Teachings - Mirabai Starr - ND3672The feminine mystical experience that resides in both men and women can guide us through these turbulent times. Starr says, “The primary practice is about learning to be present with things as they are and there are spiritual technologies available to us across the spiritual traditions that help us to cultivate that depth of heartful presence in everything we do.” She is the author and editor of many books including Dark Night of the Soul: St. John of the Cross (Riverhead 2003), The Interior Castle: St. Teresa of Ávila (Riverhead 2004), Devotion, Prayers & Living Wisdom (Sounds True - six-volume Christian mystics serie...
2025-06-0400 min
Be Here Now NetworkEp. 207 - Ram Dass Fellowship Voices of the Sacred Feminine with Mirabai Starr & Jackie DobrinskaMystical feminist Mirabai Starr shares the fruits of many years of investigating, excavating, and uplifting women’s voices within global spiritual traditions.
This talk was recorded on Sept 22, 2020 as a part of the Virtual Ram Dass Fellowship.
This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Mirabai Starr discusses:
- An invitation to unknowing and allowing our preconceived notions to fall away
- The patriarchal roots of spiritual traditions and religious institutions
- Highlighting women’s spiritual wisdom in the Ram Dass community
- Women's circles that are free of a masculine influence
- Honoring feelings as they arise and having the capa...
2025-05-131h 10Be Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 207 - Ram Dass Fellowship: Voices of the Sacred Feminine with Mirabai Starr & Jackie DobrinskaMystical feminist Mirabai Starr shares the fruits of many years of investigating, excavating, and uplifting women’s voices within global spiritual traditions.This talk was recorded on Sept 22, 2020 as a part of the Virtual Ram Dass Fellowship.This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Mirabai Starr discusses:An invitation to unknowing and allowing our preconceived notions to fall awayThe patriarchal roots of spiritual traditions and religious institutions Highlighting women’s spiritual wisdom in the Ram Dass communityWomen's circles that are free of a masculine influence Honoring feelings as they arise and having the capacity to hol...
2025-05-091h 10
End of Life ConversationsHelping Navigate Grief in the Wild Heart Space with Mirabai StarrSend us a textIn this conversation, Mirabai Starr shares her profound experiences with death and loss, detailing how these events have shaped her spiritual journey and her work. She discusses the impact of her brother's and first love's deaths on her life, leading her to explore the sacred dimensions of grief. Mirabai also introduces her current projects, including the Wild Heart Space community, which supports individuals navigating grief as a spiritual path. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing all forms of loss and the transformative power of grief in connecting with the divine. ...
2025-04-0239 min
her Self: IFS & Spiritual Entrepreneurship218 | The Sacred Feminine at Work: Mirabai Starr on Spirituality, Business, and Daily DevotionHow do we bring the sacred into our daily lives—into the way we work, rest, and move through the world?In this episode, award-winning author and interspiritual teacher Mirabai Starr joins me to explore this question. Drawing from her new book, Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground, she reminds us that mysticism isn’t reserved for monks and saints—it’s alive in our daily routines, our work, and how we engage with the world.We dive into the connection between spirituality and business, challenging beliefs about money and service while exploring ways to bring...
2025-03-2355 min
Wild Heart PodcastOrdinary Mysticism with Mirabai StarrWelcome back to the Wild Heart Podcast with Willow Brook where we explore divinity in daily life with themes of love, mysticism, grief as a spiritual path, and sensual embodiment.In this episode, Wild Heart co-founder Mirabai Starr shares about her latest book Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground and explores the mysticism of sensuality, relationships, grief and loss and how to unveil the sacred in the mess of our lives. Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker, and interspiritual teacher. Drawing from 20 years of teaching Philo...
2025-03-2046 min
Returning with Rebecca CampbellOrdinary Mysticism with Mirabai Starr In this conversation, Mirabai Starr discusses her journey as a poet and spiritual teacher, exploring the intersections of writing, spirituality, and motherhood. She reflects on the transformative power of grief, the importance of community, and the evolving nature of spiritual practices. Mirabai emphasizes the significance of integrating spirituality into daily life and the role of love and resistance in the face of societal challenges. Discover her new book Ordinary Mysticism, an exploration of finding the extraordinary in the everyday. Join Holy Lament, an ongoing community grief journey through the Landscape of Loss.
2025-03-1134 min
Sounds True: Insights at the EdgeMirabai Starr: Your Life Is Holy GroundTo the mystic, every moment is sacred—and every step is taken on holy ground. Mirabai Starr, the celebrated author, religious scholar, and "translator of the mystics," has devoted herself to sharing the insights of beloved figures including Teresa of Avila, Saint John of the Cross, Hildegard of Bingen, and others. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with Mirabai Starr about her new book, Ordinary Mysticism, and how we can each open ourselves to the direct experience of divine union—and become agents of change for our troubled world.
Listen now to this inspiring discussion of: spiritual transmission and communicating mysti...
2025-02-111h 08Sounds True: Insights at the EdgeMirabai Starr: Your Life Is Holy GroundTo the mystic, every moment is sacred—and every step is taken on holy ground. Mirabai Starr, the celebrated author, religious scholar, and "translator of the mystics," has devoted herself to sharing the insights of beloved figures including Teresa of Avila, Saint John of the Cross, Hildegard of Bingen, and others. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with Mirabai Starr about her new book, Ordinary Mysticism, and how we can each open ourselves to the direct experience of divine union—and become agents of change for our troubled world.
Listen now to this inspiring discussion of: spiritual transmission and communicating mysti...
2025-02-111h 08
Makers & MysticsS14 E21: An Unexpected Doorway with Mirabai StarrThe new year is a time of reflecting, looking back over the lengths I’ve come, evaluating what has transpired in my life and in my inner life, and then looking ahead, seeking clarity and direction for where I will place my time, resources and attention for the months to come. I find that a large part of transitioning from one moment in time to another involves letting go of the past, often grieving our losses, and making peace with the life we have rather than pining after the life we thought we would have or wanted to...
2025-01-0834 min
Makers & MysticsS14 E21: An Unexpected Doorway with Mirabai StarrThe new year is a time of reflecting, looking back over the lengths I’ve come, evaluating what has transpired in my life and in my inner life, and then looking ahead, seeking clarity and direction for where I will place my time, resources and attention for the months to come. I find that a large part of transitioning from one moment in time to another involves letting go of the past, often grieving our losses, and making peace with the life we have rather than pining after the life we thought we would have or wanted to...
2025-01-0834 min
Opening Minds, Opening HeartsS3 EP4 - Beloved:The Devotional Posture of Non-duality and Interspirituality with Mirabai StarrIn this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Mirabai Starr, an acclaimed author, translator of sacred writings, and interspiritual teacher. Her insights blend timeless wisdom with a modern perspective, focusing on contemplative spirituality, the experience of grief, and the profound beauty found in everyday life.With two decades of experience in teaching philosophy and world religions, along with a lifetime of personal practice, Mirabai imparts her insights globally. She explores contemplative living, writing as a spiritual practice, and the profound impact of grief and loss on transformation.From her early years immersed in spirituality...
2024-12-2944 minNew DimensionsDiscovering The Sacred In Everyday Life - Mirabai Starr - ND3828In this conversation, Mirabai Starr, acclaimed author and translator of mystical texts, shares how ordinary moments invite us to explore how the sacred can be woven into daily life. She reveals how we can transform the mundane into moments of deep spiritual connection. Mirabai Starr has 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 the interspiritual dialogue. She's a certified bereavement counselor and travels the world speaking and giving workshops on contemplative practice and the teachings of the mystics. She is the author...
2024-12-1857 minThe New Dimensions CaféSimple, Everyday Mysticism -Mirabai Starr - C0625Mirabai Starr has 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 the interspiritual dialogue. She's a certified bereavement counselor and travels the world speaking and giving workshops on contemplative practice and the teachings of the mystics. She is the author and editor of many books including: Dark Night of the Soul: St. John of the Cross (Riverhead 2003), The Interior Castle: St. Teresa of Ávila (Riverhead 2004), Devotion, Prayers & Living Wisdom (Sounds True - six-volume Christian mystics series 2008), God of Love: A Guide to the He...
2024-12-1815 min
Practice You with Elena BrowerMirabai StarrOn the temple of your regular life, and the daily practices of attention, surrender and wonder. (0:00) - Introduction to Mirabai Starr and Her Work (2:16) - Discussion on "Ordinary Mysticism" (5:15) - Accessibility and Intended Audience of "Ordinary Mysticism" (7:18) - Personal Stories and Everyday Mysticism (11:34) - Mirabai's Identity and Role as a Young Elder (14:29) - Current Rituals and Spiritual Practices (19:03) - Memories from Taos and Early Influences (21:29) - Embodying Contemplative Practice (25:44) - The Practice of Wonder and Surrender (32:13) - Final Reflections and Mantra Practice Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker, and a leading teacher of interspiritual...
2024-12-0737 min
Is My Aura On Straight?Episode 112 : Ordinary Mysticism With Mirabai StarrIn this episode of 'Is My Aura On Straight,' host Aycee Brown interviews Mirabai Starr, a renowned author and translator of spiritual texts, about her new book, 'Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life As Sacred Ground.' They delve into the profound connection between writing and the divine, discussing how spiritual practices and ordinary life intersect. Mirabai shares insights on moving beyond traditional religious structures, the role of ancestors, and the importance of creating personal rituals. The conversation offers wisdom on navigating personal pain, finding one's purpose, and cultivating beloved communities, all while emphasizing the power of sacred...
2024-11-2835 min
Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons155: Experiencing the Sacred: Finding the Mystical in Everday Life with Mirabai StarrIn this episode, I speak with author and inter-spiritual teacher Mirabai Starr about writing as a spiritual practice, the mysticism around us, and her evolving relationship with religion. Mirabai’s latest book, Ordinary Mysticism, describes how to feel more holy and present in everyday life. Her work speaks to people’s spiritual yearnings without religious hierarchies by translating mysticism for all. Mirabai and I share some of our most transcendental, mystical experiences, particularly with the Divine Mother. We explore the fascinating lives of the mystics St. Teresa of Ávila and Julian of Norwich and discuss how we can in...
2024-11-251h 06
The Well Woman Show339: Collective Awakening Through Acts of Peace & Justice with Mirabai StarrToday, as we continue to process the recent election results, we’re diving into a conversation that supports us in the realm of spiritual connection, resilience, and collective awakening. In times of change, we often seek grounding and meaning, and this week’s guest offers a unique perspective on how to find both. Wherever you are in the process of digesting the recent election, I invite you to take good care of your energy and your heart, nourish yourself and take your time. And know that there is a place for your voice and contribution in finding solutions to our...
2024-11-1231 min
Sex Birth Trauma with Kimberly Ann JohnsonOrdinary Mysticism - Everyday Beauty, Grief, Sexuality and Mystical Awareness with Mirabai StarrKimberly and Mirabai Starr engage in a rich and intimate exploration of mysticism, personal loss, spirituality, and the intersection of sexuality and the sacred. They consider how they have each found spirituality in their everyday lives while being mindful of their journeys, cultures, ancestry, and the complexities involved. They discuss Mirabai's new book, "Ordinary Mysticism," which delves into the nature of mysticism and its accessibility to everyone every day. Mirabai emphasizes that mysticism doesn't require institutionalized religion and can be found in ordinary moments. They discuss the profound impact of loss and grief in Mirabai's life. She describes how...
2024-10-1245 min
Everything Belongs: Living the Teachings of Richard Rohr ForwardWhat Do We Mean by "Mysticism"? With Mirabai StarrWelcome to Season 2 of Everything Belongs! This season, we'll be exploring Richard's book Eager to Love chapter-by-chapter, and what better way to kick off a brand new season than with our friend, Mirabai Starr. In this episode, we're covering Chapter One: "What Do We Mean by 'Mysticism'?" This episode explores the themes of mysticism, spirituality, and the sacredness of everyday life, examining the nature of mystical experiences, the importance of love, and how grief can lead to deeper spiritual understanding. Before we dive into the interview with Mirabai, Mike and Paul catch up with Richard at his hermitage to...
2024-09-201h 21
Good Life ProjectHow to Experience Sacred, Mystical Moments in Everyday Life | Mirabai StarrIn Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground, renowned mystic and author Mirabai Starr reveals how mystical experiences are not just for the elite few, but our birthright as human beings. Through radical presence, loving awareness, and embracing wonder, Starr shows how the sacred can be found in the most ordinary moments of everyday life. This profound conversation is an invitation to gaze at the world through eyes of love, immerse yourself in beauty, and awaken to the truth that we all belong to one beloved community.You can find Mirabai at: Website | Instagram | Wild Heart Sp...
2024-09-1957 min
Press Play On Your Ears To A Riveting Full Audiobook.Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground by Mirabai StarrPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/737722to listen full audiobooks.
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“This gorgeous, transformative, welcoming book is for anyone who longs to feel more present, more alive, more joyful and aware of the holiness of daily life.”—Anne Lamott, author of Dusk, Night, Dawn and Help, Thanks, Wow Welcome to the temple of your regular life. So begins beloved spiritual guide Mirabai Starr’s stunning exploration of finding the extraordinary in the everyday. In Ordin...
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Title: Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground
Author: Mirabai Starr
Narrator: Mirabai Starr
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 22 minutes
Release date: September 17, 2024
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
“This gorgeous, transformative, welcoming book is for anyone who longs to feel more present, more alive, more joyful and aware of the holiness of daily life.”—Anne Lamott, author of Dusk, Night, Dawn and Help, Thanks, Wow Welcome to the temple of your regular life. So begins beloved spiritual guide Mirabai Starr’s stunning exploration of finding the extraordinary in the everyday. In Ordin...
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Title: Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground
Author: Mirabai Starr
Narrator: Mirabai Starr
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 22 minutes
Release date: September 17, 2024
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
Publisher's Summary:
“This gorgeous, transformative, welcoming book is for anyone who longs to feel more present, more alive, more joyful and aware of the holiness of daily life.”—Anne Lamott, author of Dusk, Night, Dawn and Help, Thanks, Wow Welcome to the temple of your regular life. So begins beloved spiritual guide Mirabai Starr’s stunning exploration of finding the extraordinary in the everyday. In Ordin...
2024-09-177h 22
Emerging FormEpisode 120: Mirabai Starr on Ordinary Mysticism“It took me years to reclaim my creative life as not other than my spiritual life but the very place my spirit flowers,” says Mirabai Starr award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker and a leading teacher of interspiritual dialogue. In this episode, we speak with Mirabai about how she created an intimate, welcoming tone in her most recent book, Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground. We speak, too, about the intersections of creative practice and spiritual practice, the importance of the imagination, dismantling the hierarchy of the mentor/protege relationship, and how she steps out of the way to let...
2024-09-0531 min
Mindrolling with Raghu MarkusEp. 553 – Ordinary Mysticism with Mirabai StarrDiscussing her new book, Ordinary Mysticism, Mirabai Starr breaks free from religious institutions and shares heart-opening mystical wisdom.Mirabai’s upcoming book, Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground, will be released in September 2024. Preorder your copy HERE!This time on Mindrolling, Mirabai and Raghu converse about: How beginner’s mind and humility help us cope with the worldOur capacity to feel the pain of the world as our superpowerThe dark night of the soul and Saint John of the CrossMirabai’s loss of her daughter and the transformational power of sufferingThe broken, open heart and...
2024-08-0255 min
Spirit Matters- The Video SeriesLearning From the Mystics and From the Pain of Grief with Mirabai Starr[NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, Philip Goldberg is seen only in a still photo.]We explore deep and powerful spiritual lessons from the Christian mystics with one of the world's leading experts, Mirabai Starr. From John of the Cross and the dark night of the soul to the liberating teachings in the lives of female saints like Teresa of Avila, there are spiritual blessings to be gleaned. We also plunge into the heart of despair as Mirabai shares from personal experience how to grow spiritually following the heartbreak and grief of a painful loss.Connect...
2024-07-311h 03
Effortless Mindfulness with Loch KellyAwakening Through Grief with Mirabai StarrJoin Loch Kelly the creator of the mindful glimpses app here as he welcomes spiritual teacher and author Mirabai Starr about how grief is a portal to the sacred. They explore the mystics' poetic teachings on embracing both the transcendent and immanent - the ultimate reality and our embodied human experience. Wild Mercy by Mirabai Starr is about “living the fierce and tender wisdom of the women mystics.” Drawing on the feminine wisdom traditions and others, Loch and Mirabai Starr discuss how loss and the heart's longing can revea...
2024-07-2440 min
Sounds of SAND#84 Grieving in Community: Mirabai Starr & Mona HaydarA recording of excerpts from a live SAND Community Gathering hosted by Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo.
In these times of unbearable anguish, as the already beleaguered Palestinian community is being massacred and starved before our astonished eyes, our own grieving flows into the sea of human suffering and we remember that we belong to each other.
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...
2024-05-091h 02
Everything Belongs: Living the Teachings of Richard Rohr ForwardNecessary Suffering With Mirabai StarrWhat if the goal of the spiritual journey is to understand suffering? In this episode, we're joined by Mirabai Starr as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 6: "Necessary Suffering." This episode explores how loss, suffering, and grief can be a transformative spiritual path, leading to deeper connection with the divine and a more authentic self, by urging us to confront pain and surrender to a greater reality. Before we dive in to the interview with Mirabai, CAC staff catch up with Richard at his hermitage to hear his reflections on the sixth chapter a...
2024-04-101h 26
DARE TO FEELHeartbreak as a Portal to the Divine w/Mirabai StarrWelcome back to DARE TO FEEL a podcast that fearlessly explores themes of intimacy, relationships, spirituality, and healing.In this episode with Mirabai Starr, A certified bereavement counselor, and author of several works, her latest being, WILD MERCY: Living the Fierce & Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, Mirabai joined me to speak all about heartbreak as a portal to the divine, and in this tender episode opened up about the biggest loss of her life.In this episode:Mirabai shared how heartbreak is one of the deepest ways of knowing yourself and...
2024-02-281h 02
Power-Up With The Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook Experience!Caravan of No Despair by Mirabai StarrPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/6095to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Caravan of No Despair
Author: Mirabai Starr
Narrator: Mirabai Starr
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
Release date: 11-06-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 14 ratings
Genres: Religious
Publisher's Summary:
On the day her first book came out—a new translation of Dark Night of the Soul by Saint John of the Cross—Mirabai Starr’s daughter, Jenny, was killed in a car accident. “My spiritual life began the day my daughter died,” writes Mirabai. Even with decades of spiritual practice and a deep immersion in the greatest mystical texts, she found...
2023-11-068h 09Relish The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Soul-Stirring!Caravan of No Despair by Mirabai StarrPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/6095to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Caravan of No Despair
Author: Mirabai Starr
Narrator: Mirabai Starr
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
Release date: 11-06-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 14 ratings
Genres: Religious
Publisher's Summary:
On the day her first book came out—a new translation of Dark Night of the Soul by Saint John of the Cross—Mirabai Starr’s daughter, Jenny, was killed in a car accident. “My spiritual life began the day my daughter died,” writes Mirabai. Even with decades of spiritual practice and a deep immersion in the greatest mystical texts, she found...
2023-11-068h 09
The One You FeedHow to Embrace the Wisdom of the Women Mystics with Mirabai StarrMirabai Starr is a highly respected author and speaker known for her expertise in spirituality and the wisdom of women mystics. With a particular focus on embracing feminine wisdom in spirituality, Mirabai has extensively studied the teachings and lives of women mystics from various traditions. Mirabai’s insights offer a fresh perspective on spirituality in modern times, encouraging seekers to engage with the realities of the world while nurturing their spiritual growth. In this episode, you will be able to: Embrace the fierce and tender wisdom of women mystics Uncovering new perspectives and insights from the di...
2023-10-1347 minThe One You FeedHow to Embrace the Wisdom of the Women Mystics with Mirabai StarrMirabai Starr is a highly respected author and speaker known for her expertise in spirituality and the wisdom of women mystics. With a particular focus on embracing feminine wisdom in spirituality, Mirabai has extensively studied the teachings and lives of women mystics from various traditions. Mirabai’s insights offer a fresh perspective on spirituality in modern times, encouraging seekers to engage with the realities of the world while nurturing their spiritual growth. In this episode, you will be able to: Embrace the fierce and tender wisdom of women mystics Uncovering new perspectives and insights from the di...
2023-10-1347 min
Spirit MattersLearning From the Mystics and From the Pain of Grief with Mirabai StarrWe explore deep and powerful spiritual lessons from the Christian mystics with one of the world's leading experts, Mirabai Starr. From John of the Cross and the dark night of the soul to the liberating teachings in the lives of female saints like Teresa of Avila, there are spiritual blessings to be gleaned. We also plunge into the heart of despair as Mirabai shares from personal experience how to grow spiritually following the heartbreak and grief of a painful loss.Connect with Mirabai Starr Find out more about author, spiritual teacher, counselor, and writing coach...
2023-06-221h 01
Sounds of SAND#33 Intimacy with the Sacred: Mirabai StarrMirabai Starr is an award-winning author of creative non-fiction and contemporary translationsof sacred literature. She taught Philosophy and World Religions at the University of NewMexico-Taos for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practiceand inter-spiritual dialog. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. Her latest book, WILD MERCY: Living the Fierce & TenderWisdom of the Women Mystics, was named one of the “Best Books of 2019”. She lives with herextended family in the mountains of northern New Mexico.
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2023-05-0451 min
Sunseed WisdomTalksWisdomTalk 1: Embracing the Divine with Pir Shabda Kahn & Mirabai StarrIn this captivating episode of Sunseed.org's Wisdom Talk series, we are honored to host two renowned spiritual teachers, Pir Shabda Kahn and Mirabai Starr, as they share their profound insights and experiences on the path of divine love and connection. Pir Shabda Kahn, a Sufi teacher and musician, brings to light the transformative power of sacred music and its role in cultivating the heart's capacity for divine love. Mirabai Starr, a mystic and author, shares her wisdom on the interplay of diverse spiritual traditions and how to integrate their teachings for a more inclusive and compassionate spiritual journey.
2023-03-241h 52
Healing At The Edge with RamDev Dale BorglumEp. 87 - The Transformational Power of Grief w/ Mirabai StarrMirabai Starr, award-winning author, teacher, and grief counselor, chats with Ram Dev about mysticism and how to harness our grief for self-transformation.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 dialogue. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. Check out her latest book, Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, and learn more at...
2022-10-3044 min
Be Here Now NetworkEp. 87 -The Transformational Power Of Grief With Mirabai StarrMirabai Starr, award-winning author, teacher, and grief counselor, chats with Ram Dev about mysticism and how to harness our grief for self-transformation.
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 dialogue. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. Check out her latest book, Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, and learn more at MirabaiStarr.com.
2022-10-2944 min
Solving the Riddle of Being HumanThe Path to God Is Often Through Pain - with Mirabai StarrThis week, Sah welcomes Mirabai Starr, 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. As a certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss.In this episode, Sah and Mirabai discuss...Interconnectedness, and the meaning of empathy from a spiritual perspectiveHow to be an effective, luminary exemplar for change, at any scaleStaying present within the paradox of the human experienceThe sacred landscape of grief, loss, death...
2022-09-251h 07
Love Period with Rev. Dr. Jacqui LewisNavigating the Fires of Longing and Transformation with Mirabai StarrHow do we walk through the fire? Trials in life have often been likened to an encounter with fire—first, we experience disorientation, but in the end, transformation, and renewal. In this episode, inter-spiritual scholar and mystical teacher, Mirabai Starr, joins Jacqui in conversation on wise ways to navigate the fires burning in our world. Embrace fire as a symbol for purging the elements of our lives that no longer serve us in loving each other more deeply. Resources:
Jacqui’s new book Fierce Love can be found here.
Mirabai's book, Wild Mercy can be found h...
2022-08-1043 min
Spirit Matters TalkMIrabai StarrMirabai Starr writes creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature, especially the Spanish mystics. 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. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. Her books include Dark Night of the Soul (about John of the Cross), The Interior Castle (about Teresa of Avila), God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity & Islam, and Caravan of No Despair: A Memoir of Loss and Transformation. Her most recent...
2022-08-0853 min
Emerging Women: Grace and Fire » PodcastFeminine Mysticism for a Future of Love and Freedom with Mirabai StarrEpisode Summary
In this episode, Chantal speaks with Mirabai Starr to discuss how reclaiming feminine wisdom will help us dismantle patriarchal structures and possibly even save us. They chat about the two sides of the wild and dark feminine: one that is loving-kindness and compassion and the other that’s unbridled chaos.
Mirabai also talks about how her greatest task is to translate mysticism to an inclusive language that men, women and all genders can have access to. She mentions how she first connected with mysticism, how she has nurtured it throughout her life, an...
2022-06-0645 min
Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck with David NichternEp. 32 - Fierce and Tender Wisdom with Mirabai StarrDavid Nichtern and Mirabai Starr chat about masculine versus feminine energy and shifting the paradigm of women in spirituality.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 dialogue. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. Check out her latest book, Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, and learn more at MirabaiStarr.com.
2022-03-311h 09
Out of the Fog with Karen HagerOut of the Fog: Julian of Norwich's Sacred Feminine Wisdom for Navigating Upheaval with Mirabai StarrWhat can a 14th century English mystic teach us about living through times of pandemic and turbulence? Mirabai Starr joins me to talk about how Julian of Norwich’s “Revelations of Divine Love” brings sacred feminine wisdom and an invitation to respond with an open heart to even the most difficult circumstances.
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 dialogue. A certified bereavement counselor, Miraba...
2022-03-2931 min
Out of the Fog: Mirabai Starr on Julian of Norwich's Divine Feminine WisdomWhat can a 14th century English mystic teach us about living through times of pandemic and turbulence? Mirabai Starr joins me to talk about how Julian of Norwich’s “Revelations of Divine Love” brings sacred feminine wisdom and an invitation to respond with an open heart to even the most difficult circumstances.
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 dialogue. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness...
2022-03-2932 min
New Growth with Nikki WaltonEp. 19 – Dark Night of the Soul with Mirabai StarrAuthor and speaker, Mirabai Starr joins Nikki for a conversation on traversing the Dark Night of the Soul, poetically receiving her name from Ram Dass, and finding love amidst loss.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. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. Check out her latest book, Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom...
2021-08-1442 min
Unknowing”The Dark Night of the Soul” with Mirabai StarrIn Episode 002 of Unknowing, Brie speaks with author, speaker and spiritual teacher, Mirabai Starr, about the experiences of the Dark Night of the Soul...the times when the lights "go out" and we are forced to reconsider our beliefs about ultimate reality, God, or the meaning of life.
To learn more about Mirabai Starr's work or any of the books mentioned in this episode, visit her website here.
To connect with Brie:
Join Brie's Patreon to access the companion master class with Brie's reflections and suggested practices that correspond with each episode and join others in c...
2021-07-1557 minBe Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 75 – The Untold Story of Sita with Dena Merriam, Mirabai Starr & Nina RaoNina Rao welcomes Dena Merriam and Mirabai Starr for a conversation about Dena’s book, The Untold Story of Sita, and how the forces of Sita and Ram are still present in the world today.Dena Merriam is a long-time meditation practitioner in the lineage of Kriya Yoga and the author of multiple books, including The Untold Story of Sita. Learn more about her at denamerriam.com.Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author of creative nonfiction; her latest book is called Wild Mercy. Learn more about her at mirabaistarr.com. See Privacy Policy at https...
2021-03-191h 03
The Madelyn Moon Show (Previously Mind Body Musings)Wild Mercy with Mirabai StarrEpisode 330: 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. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. Her latest book is WILD MERCY: Living the Fierce & Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics. Mirabai is on the 2020 Watkins List of the “100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People of the World.” She lives with her extended family in the mountains of northern New Mexico.
2021-01-2757 min
Discover The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics by Mirabai StarrPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/427032to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics
Author: Mirabai Starr
Narrator: Mirabai Starr
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 21 minutes
Release date: January 26, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 5
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
With Wild Mercy, Mirabai Starr shares the subversive wisdom and fierce compassion of the feminine mystic across cultural boundaries and throughout history. From saints and sages, to goddesses and archetypal energies, to contemporary teachers and seekers—you'll meet women who blazed a path that will illuminate your own. Each chapter explores a...
2021-01-268h 21Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceWild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics by Mirabai StarrPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/427032to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics
Author: Mirabai Starr
Narrator: Mirabai Starr
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 21 minutes
Release date: January 26, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 5
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
With Wild Mercy, Mirabai Starr shares the subversive wisdom and fierce compassion of the feminine mystic across cultural boundaries and throughout history. From saints and sages, to goddesses and archetypal energies, to contemporary teachers and seekers—you'll meet women who blazed a path that will illuminate your own. Each chapter explores a...
2021-01-268h 21
The One You FeedMirabai Starr on the Divine FeminineMirabai 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. It’s *finally* a new yea...
2021-01-0647 minThe One You FeedMirabai Starr on the Divine FeminineMirabai 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. It’s *finally* a new yea...
2021-01-0647 min
Common Threads: An Interfaith DialogueCaravan of No Despair...A Conversation with Mirabai Starr Parts 1 & 2Mirabai Starr joins us to discuss her memoir, Caravan of No Despair.
This is from 2016.
Mirabai Starr writes, speaks and leads retreats on the inter-spiritual teachings of the mystics.Known for her revolutionary translations of John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, and Julian of Norwich, Mirabai renders mystical masterpieces accessible, beautiful, and relevant to a contemporary circle of seekers. Her commentaries on the interconnected wisdom of all traditions are lyrical and evocative. Theme music "Nigal."
2020-10-0456 min
CHITHEADS with Jacob Kyle (Embodied Philosophy)Mirabai Starr on Feminine Mysticism (#118)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. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. Her latest book, Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce & Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, was named one of the “Best Books of 2019” by Spirituality & Practice. Mirabai is on the 2020 Watkins List of the “100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People of the World.” She lives with her extended family i...
2020-09-081h 07
Turning to the Mystics with James FinleyBonus: The Life and Work of Teresa of Avila feat. Mirabai StarrBefore we venture into the 6th and 7th mansions, we wanted to pause and air this bonus episode in which Jim, Kirsten, and special guest Mirabai Starr explore the life story of Teresa of Avila, and what it means for us today. Mirabai is a scholar, a translator, a teacher, and a bereavement counselor who has led many retreats—including several with Jim—and an award-winning author of multiple books, 3 of which focus on Teresa, and most recently Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics. You can learn more about her at www.mirabaistarr.com
2020-08-241h 12
Ten Laws with East ForestMirabai Starr - Unifying Spirituality for Today (#113)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. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. Her latest book, WILD MERCY: Living the Fierce & Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, was named one of the “Best Books of 2019” by Spirituality & Practice. Mirabai is on the 2020 Watkins List of the “100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People of the World.” She lives with her extended f...
2020-06-301h 25
What is Going OM with Sandie SedgbeerMirabai Starr - Women MysticsMirabai Starr – Women Mystics: What We Can Learn From Their Fierce and Tender WisdomAired Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM ESTWe live in a world that has suffered the abuses of an unbalanced masculine rule for thousands of years—but everything we’re hearing and reading right now suggests that the feminine is rising. According to this week’s guest, Mirabai Starr, “seeds of feminine wisdom that have been quietly germinating underground are now breaking through the surface. Women everywhere are rising to the collective call to step up and repair our broken earth and we are...
2020-05-1553 min
The Yoga Heart Mind Podcast#84 Mirabai Starr - Embodying the Fierce and Tender Feminine Wisdom in Today's TimesMirabai Starr writes 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. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. She has received critical acclaim for her revolutionary new translations of the mystics, John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila and Julian of Norwich. She is the award-winning author of God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Caravan of No Despair: A Memoir...
2020-03-241h 07
Spirit Matters TalkMirabai Starr 4 InterviewMirabai Starr writes creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature, especially the Spanish mystics. 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. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. Her books include Dark Night of the Soul (about John of the Cross), The Interior Castle (about Teresa of Avila), God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity & Islam, and Caravan of No Despair: A Memoir of Loss and Transformation. Her most recent...
2020-03-2429 min
Buddha at the Gas Pump529. Mirabai Starr, 2nd InterviewMirabai Starr writes 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. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. She has received critical acclaim for her revolutionary new translations of the mystics:
John of the Cross - Saint John of the Cross: Devotion, Prayers & Living Wisdom
Teresa of Avila - The Interior Castle, and
Julian of Norwich - The Showings of Julian of Norwich: A New Translation
She is...
2019-12-251h 20
Duncan Trussell Family HourMirabai Starr
Mirabai Starr, speaker and brilliant author of Wild Mercy, joins the DTFH!
You can find more info on Mirabai and purchase links for Wild Mercy on her website.
This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (use offer code: DUNCAN to save 10% on your first site). This episode is also brought to you by Instacart ($10 off your first order when you use code DUNCAN at checkout).
2019-08-271h 04The Well Woman Show173 Wild Mercy with Mirabai StarrHello Well Women!
On the Well Woman Show this week, I interview Mirabai Starr. Mirabai is an award-winning author of creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature.
On this episode we talk about:
-Your connection to the rising of women’s voices & women’s wisdom, whether you are male or female or any gender
-Opening to the wisdom at the heart of all spiritual paths
-Empowerment to step up in response to the cries of the world & find your own true invitation to be of service
You can find all...
2019-08-0730 min
Inner Truth with David NewellMirabai Starr: The Wisdom Of Feminine MysticismMirabai Starr is a Professor of Philosophy and World Religions at the University of New Mexico-Taos and a best-selling spiritual author known particularly for contemporary translations of sacred literature. As a teenager, she lived at the Lama Foundation, an intentional spiritual community in New Mexico, USA. It was at Lama that Mirabai encountered many of the leading teachers and timeless wisdom of diverse spiritual paths: Hindu; Buddhist; Sufi; Jewish; Christian, and Native American and was especially influenced by Ram Dass, Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, and the teachings of Murshid Samuel Lewis. Mirabai lives in the mountains...
2019-07-1654 min
Voice RisingMirabai Starr - Wild MercyMirabai Starr – Wild MercyAired Thursday, 11 July 2019, 9:00 AM EST / 6:00 AM PSTDo you dare wild mercy? Journey with voice master Kara Johnstad and author Mirabai Starr through the wild landscapes of the fierce and tender wisdom of the women mystics to glean insights of compassion. Discover connections between the perennial teachings found at the heart of all the world’s spiritual paths and their application in justice and peace work.About Mirabai Starr:Mirabai speaks and teaches nationally and internationally on the teachings of the mystics and contemplative practice, and the transformational powe...
2019-07-1148 min
Living From HappinessWild Mercy with Mirabai Starr Part 2 05/22/19 Living From HappinessMirabai Starr's brand-new book, Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, is already in its 4th printing. Mirabai is an author, speaker, certified grief counselor, and was a philosophy and world religions college professor for 20 years. She shares her ground-breaking ideas about feminine mystics from "all branches of the soul family," spiritual warriorship from the feminine perspective, how the feminine responds to the pain in the world differently from the masculine, and so much more in this episode. Part 1 aired last week. Mirabai Starr's website here: h...
2019-05-2328 minLiving From HappinessWild Mercy with Mirabai Starr Part 1 05/15/19This convo is so rich that Mirabai and Melanie had to do two shows. Her brand-new book, Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, is already in its 4th printing. Mirabai Starr is an author, speaker, certified grief counselor, and was a philosophy and world religions college professor for 20 years. She shares her ground-breaking ideas about feminine mystics from "all branches of the soul family," spiritual warriorship from the feminine perspective, how the feminine responds to the pain in the world differently from the masculine, and so much more in...
2019-05-1628 minSounds True: Insights at the EdgeMirabai Starr: Wild MercyMirabai Starr is a writer and modern mystic whose books include God of Love and Caravan of No Despair. Most recently, she has published Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics with Sounds True. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon speaks with Mirabai about her approach to feminine mysticism and what brought her to write Wild Mercy. Mirabai explains women mystics' emphasis on interbeing as well as the innate connection between spiritual seeking and the fate of the earth. Tami and Mirabai talk about the potential forms that spiritual communities may t...
2019-04-0259 minMindrolling with Raghu MarkusEp. 283 – Wild Mercy with Mirabai StarrMirabai Starr, the author of Wild Mercy, shares a conversation with Raghu Markus about the subversive wisdom of mystics throughout history and bringing balance to the feminine and masculine within ourselves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2019-03-271h 07
Banyen Books ~ Branches of WisdomMirabai Starr - Invoking Women MysticsWith poetic language, inter-spiritual teacher, author, mother and lover of the Beloved, Mirabai Starr takes listeners on a journey invoking the awe of the feminine. Calling on women mystics of all traditions and Lineages, Mirabai weaves a tapestry of stories that have relevant lessons for our modern, broken world. This is a tender interview with a fierce message to rise up, love more, and give ourselves completely to the Beloved.
2019-03-2428 min
SOUL CRUSHSoul Crush Ep. 6 Mirabai Starr - Mother of God Abiding in the MysteryOn this new moon in Cancer, my Soul Crush is spiritual teacher and author Mirabai Starr. We explore shame, the voice, being "too much" and "not enough", the marriage of contemplative work and social activism as well as how to keep showing up, even amidst our own pain and suffering. It was an honor and a joy to connect with Mirabai and I have a feeling you will LOVE her deep wisdom and years of devotion to the path of transformation through loss, writing and honoring the Divine Feminine. Find her on her website and Facebook and join her fo...
2018-07-121h 08
Fuel Your Mind With The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Captivating!Teresa of Avila by Teresa of Avila, Mirabai Starr, Tessa Bielecki - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/132331to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Teresa of Avila
Author: Teresa of Avila, Mirabai Starr, Tessa Bielecki - foreword
Narrator: Gabrielle Made, Kathleen Gati
Format: mp3
Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins
Release date: 07-03-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 171 ratings
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Teresa of Ávila (1515-1582) is one of the most beloved of the Catholic saints. In 1562, during the era of the Spanish Inquisition, Teresa sat down to write an account of the mystical experiences for which she had become famous. The result was this book, one of the great classics of spiritual autobiography. W...
2018-07-033h 14
Speaking of Partnership: Personal Stories of the Power and Payoffs of PartnershipMirabai Starr – Look in the unexpected places…Mirabai Starr writes 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.
As a certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. She has received critical acclaim for her revolutionary new translations of the mystics. She is author of the award-winning book, GOD OF LOVE: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. And her newest book, CARAVAN OF NO DESPAIR: A Memoir of Loss and Transformation, received...
2017-06-2800 min
Spirit Matters TalkMirabai Starr interview on 2017-03-01 at 19.05Mirabai Starr writes creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature, especially the Spanish mystics. Her books include Dark Night of the Soul (about John of the Cross), The Interior Castle (about Teresa of Avila), God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity & Islam, and Caravan of No Despair: A Memoir of Loss and Transformation. 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. We spoke about the contemporary spiritual environment, her work with Ram Dass, whom she met when...
2017-03-2231 min
Be Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 02 – Mirabai Starr - Saints and SonnetsIn this episode, Saints and Sonnets, guest teacher, Mirabai Starr, shares with us the poetry and stories of two Spanish mystic saints who shared a deep devotion and who held a love for God in their heart that burned like fire. Mirabai gives a rich historical context to the lives of St. Teresa of Ávila and St. John of the Cross, and brings many parallels to the eastern spiritual experience. How do we turn our suffering in the darkest of times into a candle of hope? Show Notes 01:15 - After a brief introduction Mirabai begins to tell us of the i...
2016-08-301h 15
Mindrolling with Raghu MarkusEp 158 - Caravan of No Despair- Mirabai StarrRaghu welcomes Mirabai Starr- famous for her Christian Mystic books and now her memoir- Caravan of No Despair. Raghu asked what in the world she asked for while still in the Bardos between lives - her first few decades in this incarnation being so full of intense suffering! As if she knew what she needed to transform her being but she really asked for the full monty and managed to come through with flying colors! At one point Mirabai talks about how she "fired" God- "...all the teachings I had once embraced I now dismissed as artifacts of magical thinking."...
2016-07-241h 02
Intuitive TransformationsWhen Loss Leads to Transformation with Mirabai StarrAired Sunday, 29 May 2016, 9:00 PM ETHave you ever noticed how a moment of profound loss can change everything in a person’s life?Maybe you have personally experienced the death of a loved one, a serious health diagnosis, or the loss of a job, a community, or a way of life. Radical change can uproot our lives, shatter our foundation, and can also open us to vast new inner landscapes that we never knew existed.Join Sylvia and her wonderful guest Mirabai Starr and hear Mirabai’s remarkable story of how her spiritual journey bega...
2016-05-3056 min
Synchronicity with Noah LampertEp. 19 - Mystic Scholar and Author Mirabai StarrI'm joined today by one of the loveliest and sweetest people I've ever met, Mirabai Starr.
Mirabai writes, speaks and leads retreats on the inter-spiritual teachings of the mystics.
Known for her revolutionary translations of John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, and Julian of Norwich, Mirabai renders mystical masterpieces accessible, beautiful, and relevant to a contemporary circle of seekers. Her commentaries on the interconnected wisdom of all traditions are lyrical and evocative.
She builds bridges not only between religious traditions, but also between contemplative life and compassionate service, between cultivating an inner...
2016-03-0955 min
The One You FeedMirabai StarrThis week we talk to Mirabai Starr about grief and healingMirabai Starr writes, speaks and leads retreats on the inter-spiritual teachings of the mystics.Known for her revolutionary translations of John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, and Julian of Norwich, Mirabai renders mystical masterpieces accessible, beautiful, and relevant to a contemporary circle of seekers. Her commentaries on the interconnected wisdom of all traditions are lyrical and evocative.Mirabai builds bridges not only between religious traditions, but also between contemplative life and compassionate service, between cultivating an inner relationship with the Beloved and expressing that intimacy...
2016-02-1644 min