What makes a mystic?
How did Rumi or Thich Nhat Hanh or Jesus feel when they sat down to pray? How can we nurture that same deep intimacy with the Universe?
This is why the Holy Rebels Podcast exists—because mysticism is not a frequently discussed topic. It’s often described in an esoteric way that makes it seem like mystical intimacy is reserved for the spiritual elite.
The Number One Reason WHY mysticism is vague and hard to understand is because it happens in the deepest part of your soul, a part of yourself that is hidden from your own awareness.
In this episode we discuss what it takes to form a mystical bond with God. With practice and the right set of skills, you can have what Teresa of Avila describes as, “a state in which the soul experiences an extraordinary peace and rest, accompanied by delight or pleasure in contemplating God as present.”
Mentioned in this episode:
John of the Cross, The Spiritual Canticle of The Soul
Cosmic Eye to Universe Youtube Video
Thomas Merton, Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander
❤️ Learn about The Mystics: www.wisdomofthemystics.com
Julia
Thank you Nina for commencing the Holy Rebels podcast. It seems that you will be bringing together disparate facets of the mystical way of spirit…congrats. I look forward to your next offering. Blessings Julia
Nina Hirlaender
Hi Julia, thank you for listening! I’m glad you enjoyed the first episode. You’re absolutely right, we’ll be weaving a variety of mystical themes into this season. 🙂
Lisa Ornstein
There was a time that this conversation would have been banned since it goes against indoctrinated beliefs. I believe in the power of the universe and that we were blessed with a mind that could take us to a higher consciousness to experience the true meaning of our spiritual path. I love that you are opening a fresh perspective into such a vast topic. Finding freedom in your own thoughts instead of being controlled into one way of seeing life is so empowering. You are giving us tools to think for ourselves and outside the “controlled religion box”. Many blessings
Nina Hirlaender
Hi Lisa, you’re so right… we are fortunate that we live in this century—one that values freedom of expression and exploring new ideas in public spaces.
Gail Simard
Thank you so much for this Nina! I loved listening & watching and looking forward to more. Actually, I think I’ll have to listen to this one a few times because your words, and those readings, were amazing and I need to hear them again.
Nina Hirlaender
Hi Gail, it is such a pleasure to share! I’m glad you enjoyed the readings. We’ll do more of this in episodes to come… I have stacks and STACKS of beautiful quotes from the mystics to share.
Jodi
Thank you Nina for sharing your insights and creating the Holy Rebels podcast! I am excited that you will be covering not only the Catholic mystics but also Holy Rebels from the Celtic and Eastern philosophies as well as others.
I look forward to listening to your podcasts and growing in my spiritual journey. Afterall, to quote Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
Nina Hirlaender
Hi Jodi, thank you for taking the time to listen! YES, episode 5 gets into shamanism and the Celtic roots of traditions we still practise today all over the world. Also, I’m looking forward to interviewing guest experts who are specialists in eastern traditions. Make sure you subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you get notifications when new episodes come out. 🙂
Ursula
Thank you Nina, I loved your podcast. I am intrigued and can’t wait for the next episode.
Nina Hirlaender
I’m so glad you’re intrigued. Mysticism is a topic of endless fascination.
Deanne Ashton
So beautiful!!
I can’t wait for the future podcasts! I feel so connected to the Sophia spirit. Mary is by my side always! I am drawn to your education and am trying to make the France pilgrimage in Sept a reality for me! Thank you for finding me Nina! 🙏❤️