About this episode
Mary Reed is an “accidental” mystic who, following eleven years of profound, involuntary visions and insights into divine realms, surrendered her executive life in Washington, DC to explore her spiritual gifts in a remote Buddhist nunnery in India. She grew up without any interest in religion but with an innate knowing that humans had more ability to access greater wisdom than most seemed to realize. She is originally from the U.S. Southwest but spent most of her career directing global healthcare programs and creating nonprofit partnerships throughout America and Africa. Today she divides her time between Thosamling Nunnery in India, where she is often immersed in silence; Cambodia, where she works with Wide Open Wings (a small charity she co-founded); and traveling to speak with a variety of audiences to share her story as a way to illuminate the common ground of Love and precious Divinity in all of us, and to inspire joyful collective resurrection and remembrance with her unique view of our beautifully awakening world. Website:lovemaryreed.com Book: Unwitting Mystic: Evolution of The Message of Love Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded 3/5/2016 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:18 - The Voice and Life Change 00:08:34 - Understanding the Crucifixion of Jesus 00:12:15 - The Origins of Divine Truth 00:14:55 - The Profound Unspeakable Nature of Spiritual Experiences 00:17:51 - Strong Opinions About Suicide 00:20:49 - The Importance of Having Someone to Talk to 00:23:45 - The Importance of Mental Health Professionals Trained in Spirituality 00:26:40 - The Importance of Access to Resources and Community 00:30:20 - The Importance of the Body 00:33:33 - Surrender and Spiritual Awakening 00:36:23 - Lessons from Personal Experiences 00:40:06 - Lessons from Syrian Refugees 00:43:49 - Exploring Infinite Possibilities 00:47:40 - The Origins of the Soul 00:51:43 - Integration of Boundaries and Unboundedness 00:55:33 - The Beauty of the Spiritual Journey 01:00:02 - Sharing My Story and Inspiring Hope 01:03:11 - Sharing Profound Information and Providing Hope 01:07:03 - Channeling Love and Divine Messages 01:11:39 - Rethinking Spiritual Teachings: Moving Towards Inclusivity 01:17:23 - Recognition of the Omnipresence of God 01:21:20 - Responding to Suffering & Bringing about Change 01:24:55 - Untangling the Energetic Threads 01:27:58 - Unraveling the Tangles 01:32:18 - The Cause of Masses Unraveling and the Spiritual Awakening 01:36:52 - Choosing Love and Forgiveness in Times of Tragedy 01:40:42 - Enlightenment and the Collective Mind 01:44:10 - The Coming of Love and Celebration in the Cosmos 01:48:25 - Unity and Creativity in Expressing Divinity 01:51:25 - Finding Teachers near Chicago