444. Kimberly Braun

Kimberly Braun, Minister, M.A., CSP and Meditation Coach has been impelled from and within her contemplative experiences from the age of 5, with over ten of her years spent as a Carmelite monastic nun. Her Masters in theology was completed in 2001 in Washington D.C., and is concentrated upon the adult spiritual journey. As a CSP, keynote presentations are a primary tool in her personal mission to inspire others to live from the power and wisdom within them. Her style is playful, deeply inquiring, and intelligent in the synthesis of not only how to access this part of ourselves, but how to live from that place more consistently. She is a retreat and workshop facilitator, TEDx speaker, meditation faculty at the renowned Omega Institute, and fellow seeker on the path to living freely. She has three CDs and a book now available about her time as a nun, Love Calls: Insights of a Former Carmelite Nun. She is just launching into the online world with her World Meditation for Happiness project, new online courses, and a FREE online spiritual community. Kimberly is now available for private sessions, keynotes, and retreats. Stay in touch by visiting: www.kimberlybraun.com. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded Feb. 24, 2018 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction with Rick and Kimberly 00:02:56 - Early Spiritual Experiences 00:06:13 - The Path to Enlightenment and Life After Death 00:10:07 - The Unknown Leading to Atheism 00:14:10 - Embracing the Unknown in our Spiritual Journey 00:18:11 - From Passion to Confusion 00:22:34 - Surrendering to Spiritual Experiences 00:26:34 - A Mysterious Encounter 00:29:47 - Rising Energetic Constructs and Consciousness 00:33:21 - Expanding into Universal Essence and Non-dual Tantra 00:37:29 - Living Life Fully 00:42:04 - The Dancing Shiva and Free Will 00:45:48 - The Perception of Separation and the Nature of God 00:50:11 - Deepening our understanding of God 00:54:19 - Achieving a Connection with Spirit 00:58:23 - The Observer in Meditation 01:02:29 - The Power of Observing and Allowing 01:06:45 - Living in a Monastery 01:10:11 - The Honeymoon Years 01:13:34 - A Journey of Transformation and Service 01:17:37 - Leaving the Monastery and Grieving 01:20:48 - A Container for the Ineffable 01:25:07 - A Magical Autumn Experience 01:28:41 - The Journey of Healing and Growth 01:32:16 - Tasting the Brilliance Within 01:35:53 - Exploring Higher Realms 01:39:58 - The Never-Ending Mystic Adventure 01:43:55 - The Irrelevance of Having an End Point 01:48:13 - The Mayavadins and the Vaishnavites 01:51:43 - Continuing the Journey with Kimberly Bronn 01:54:42 - Farewell and Gratitude