IRB Media Summary of Mirabai Starr's Wild Mercy

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 Contemplative life is a circular pattern of awe, introspection, and awe. When you sit down to meditate, you are not only giving yourself rest in the arms of the formless Beloved, but also increasing your chances of being stunned by beauty when you get back up.#2 Contemplative life is a circular pattern of awe, introspection, and awe. When you meditate, you are not only giving yourself rest in the arms of the formless Beloved, but also increasing your chances of being stunned by beauty when you get up.#3 I was a dramatic teenager who spent her time reading poetry and listening to sad music, convinced that she was on the path to enlightenment. She was eventually convinced to move to a commune with a guru who had sex with her.#4 Meditation is not the answer to your problems. It is a tool to help you solve them.