James Finley: The Sacred Vulnerable Moments of your life are the most powerful

James Finely is a mystic, teacher, psychologist, and student of Thomas Merton. Today we’ll talk about the intersection of psychology and spirituality - particularly in those sacred moments where we’re naked and vulnerable. Jim will share about the new book he’s writing - part memoir, part exploration of how trauma can open us to mystical encounters with the divine.
Jim embodies contemplative wisdom so deeply that you’ll find your insides quieted by his very presence (I always do!).
To find out more about James Finley and his work, visit www.jamesfinley.org.
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[@lcfiddles]

Thank you for hosting Jim Finley. He is my revered spiritual teacher. Your interactions with him brought new wisdoms to bear. 🙏

[@jamesharoldbardwell2182]

This podcast is a Fairly new discovery for me, Im aware of James Finley's work at least via podcasts. I feel this conversation to my very marrow, my path has been long and winding and over the last decade through various experiences I've been led back to a path of christian Mysticism.. This podcast hit so deeply I'll probably have to listen to it a few times.. Just to really absorb it. Almost like good oolong tea, the flavor improves after the second or even third use.
So thank you both of you.
Kelly I've enjoyed alot of your podcasts keep up the excellent work ❤

[@SpiritualWanderlust]

So glad you enjoyed it, James! We’ve been having such fun conversations. 😊 Glad you found us!

[@jpan7071]

I thought Father Richard Rohr had a beautiful soul. Then I began listening to The Way of the Pilgrim Podcast given by this man and became doubly blessed. Thank you for putting this amazing talk. The world needs this now more than ever before. I just subscribed to your channel and unsubscribed to all the political talk channels. God bless you❤❤❤

[@SpiritualWanderlust]

Isn’t Finley just amazing?? Such a profound presence. Glad you found us, jpan7071. 💖

[@kenbaron5630]

Thanks James and Kelly. Even though it’s hard to explain, it’s worth trying. And you both are good at making the mystical life more clear. As James said at 33:29, we cannot make an aha or axial moment happen. I think that desiring those moments is fine, but trying hard to be a mystic is probably counterproductive. Love God more than His gifts. And assume the stance of being in love. Peace.