This is the next episode in a series where I am bringing in different guests to talk about the spiritual side of our journeys here with our dogs, and creating a space for conversations about what the modern day mystical path actually looks like.

Mariana is also a “recovering academic,” who went from researching emergent futures to boldly following the mystical path. We met while working on a project together in Barcelona, and quickly discovered that we were both undergoing some pretty significant personal and spiritual transformations at the same time. Since then, we have shared our experiences with one another about the difficulties and the opportunities that the spiritual path has offered us. Unbeknownst to one another, we both started reading and applying the lessons of A Course in Miracles at the same time - during the lockdown of 2020. Throughout the years, we have talked about how important it is to share our experiences and learnings, because the mystical path can be a challenging and lonely one if we try to do it alone.

This conversation is really a masterclass in everyday mysticism. It’s not about going off to a retreat or an ashram - although those things are great and have their own value - but Mariana and I talk about finding the beauty and wisdom in the very mundane of our everyday lives.

We touch on how A Course in Miracles created a new trajectory for our spiritual inquiries, how everything - including our dogs - is a sacred mirror that invites us into the questions of who we are and what is reality, and how mysticism is the activism that is needed in today’s world. Mariana also shares how she has started a community for those of us who are interested in lucid dreaming, and how to use the dream world in our spiritual evolution.

Just a little word of caution, we do briefly speak a bit about our experiences with deep depression and suicidal thoughts, so if you find this subject matter sensitive and would prefer to skip over it, we speak about this from about 1:14:00 to 1:24:00. If you are struggling with depression or suicide, please seek the appropriate professional support that you need.

To connect with Mariana, visit her Instagram https://instagram.com/lucid.school

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If you would like me to cover any particular topics on future episodes, or you’d like me to reach out to a potential guest, just let me know! Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram @mysticdogmama

Finally, this episode is sponsored by Aspirationery, which, in full transparency, is another project of mine where we create books, notebooks, and stationery to help you become all you aspire to be. You can check out our shadow work and moon magic journals and workbooks, as well as our popular “My First Period Tracker” for young girls and tweens on Instagram @aspirationery.

DISCLAIMER: This is not a substitute for medical advice or other relevant professional advice.