Finding the Sacred
in
the
Landscape of Loss
for Spiritual Directors & Companions
A 3-part webinar series hosted by
Mirabai Starr
Presenter
Mirabai Starr
Dates
May 11, 18, & 25, 2023
3PM – 5PM PST
6PM – 8PM EST
Duration
6 hours (total)
Webinar will be recorded.
Keynote Presentation - Engage 2022
Would you like to reclaim the holiness that we can access not despite but rather through the fiery gate of grief and loss
Many of us keep a secret in our hearts: in the face of our deepest anguish, we have detected the presence of the numinous. Society does not support this relationship to grief. We are encouraged to stick to sadness. The more spiritually sophisticated among us are (rightfully) concerned about bypassing the messy and fruitful terrain of grief by reaching for some kind of transcendental space where we don’t have to feel our feelings.
In this gathering, Mirabai will support spiritual companions in discerning for yourselves and those you companion the authentic spiritual impulses at the heart of shattering loss.
Through teachings from the mystics of all spiritual traditions, contemplative practice, poetry and song, we will create a safe container for exploring the luminous center of our deepest dark nights.
What to Expect
- 3 rich, interactive sessions with prompts and insights from Mirabai, along with opportunities for questions and dialogue
- Face your deepest griefs and heartbreaks and learn how to elicit the presence of the divine within them
- Support your spiritual direction and companionship practice, and the discernment of those you companion
- Explore how mystics from all spiritual traditions learn to create a safe container to discern the light at the heart of our Dark Nights of the Soul
Details
- Participants from all spiritual traditions and orientations are welcome in this webinar series as are those with all levels of spiritual experience.
- Each session runs 120 minutes, and has been scheduled to be convenient to as many people around the world as possible.
- All sessions will be recorded and be viewable for at least 12 months after the last session goes live.
When
The webinar series will run 3 consecutive Thursdays: May 11, 18, & 25, 2023 – 3 PM Seattle/Los Angeles, 5 PM Chicago, 6 PM New York, 11 PM London; Fridays: May 12, 19, & 26, 2023: 7 AM Hong Kong, 10 AM Sydney, Australia.
Find your own local time here.
This series has been scheduled to be convenient to as many people around the world as possible. With that said, if that timing doesn’t work, you can enjoy the webinar any time you like.
Each session is recorded so you can watch at your convenience.
Presenter
Mirabai Starr
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”. She lives with her extended family in the mountains of northern New Mexico.
Additional Information
- Participants from all spiritual traditions and orientations are welcome in this webinar series as are those with all levels of spiritual experience.
- Each session will run 120 minutes. We understand that the timing of the seminar will not be convenient in every time zone on the planet. For those who have trouble making this time, a recorded copy of each session will be made available to all those who sign up.
- CEU credits are available for all those who participate. SDI will provide a certificate of completion for self-reporting to agencies. More information can be found here: continuing education units (CEUs).
- Cost: $119 for non-members, with significant discounts for SDI members
- Scholarships are available for those facing financial hardship. Please apply here.
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