Imaginal Mysticism

Thomas Steininger in dialogue with Cynthia Bourgeault

There is a subtle symbolic reality that has the power to transform us. This dimension of reality speaks to something that our culture is forgotten to be in relationship with. It is something that Cynthia Bourgeault is deeply acquainted with. As a globally renowned teacher of Christian mysticism, her teaching and her practice are very much connected with subtle and symbolic realms of reality. These open up when we allow ourselves to be responsive not only to our cognitive intelligence but to what she calls a subtle emotional intelligence and a kinesthetic intelligence. Being deeply connected with the symbolic world of Christianity, Cynthia Bourgeault teaches a Christian mysticism that also could be called an imaginal mysticism. In this week’s Radio evolve, Thomas Steininger talks with Cynthia Bourgeault about imaginal mysticism.