David's guest this month is James Finley, Ph.D. who is faculty member of the Center for Action and Contemplation founded by Fr. Richard Rohr. Fr. Thomas Merton was Finley’s novice master and spiritual director while he was a monk at the Trappist monastery of the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky. He earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology and primarily works with people suffering from the long-term effects of internalized trauma and how contemplative prayer can increase their quality of life. He has written numerous books and currently hosts the podcast Turning to the Mystics.

Imaginal Inspirations is hosted by David Lorimer, Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical Network and Chair of the Galileo Commission, an academic movement dedicated to expanding the evidence base of a science of consciousness. Imaginal cells are responsible for the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly, which is the Greek symbol for the soul. These cells are dormant in the caterpillar but at a critical point of development they create the new form and structure which becomes the butterfly.

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scientificandmedical.net

galileocommission.org

beyondthebrain.org

Works and links mentioned:

https://cac.org/about/cac-faculty/james-finley/

https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/healing-path-book-james-finley-9781626985100?

https://cac.org/podcast/turning-to-the-mystics/

https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/selected-writings-meister-eckhart/14568?ean=9780140433432&next=t

Production: Martin Redfern https://www.beaconhillbroadcast.com/

Artwork: Amber Haas

Music: Life is a River, by Magnus Moone