Table of Contents
Introduction to Divine Love
Mary Magdalene begins by discussing how humans view love as both simple and complex. She explains that humanity often tries to define love as something that can be understood logically or scientifically. However, Mary Magdalene argues that love cannot be fully explained by human reasoning or technology. Instead, love can only be comprehended through what she refers to as “the brain of the heart.”
The Brain of the Heart
Mary Magdalene continues by referencing the concept of “heart math.” She highlights how science has discovered that the human heart contains neurons and pathways similar to those found in the brain. These pathways are involved in how love is experienced and understood. Mary Magdalene notes that while people often try to create logical, scientific approaches to love, love itself cannot be fully captured or compartmentalized by such methods.
Divine Love and the Seven Graces
Mary Magdalene introduces the concept of the Seven Graces, which are divine gifts that help individuals experience and apply divine love in their lives. These graces are simple and practical, allowing individuals to become more aware of divine love on physical, mental, and spiritual levels.
Mary Magdalene doesn’t specify all seven graces explicitly in the provided transcript, but from the context, the Seven Graces are described as divine gifts that help individuals understand and apply divine love in their lives. These graces are natural, human, and divine essences that allow for the practical application of divine love. One of the graces she elaborates on is wisdom, which involves recognizing suffering as part of human experience and responding with love and wisdom.
Christian Theology:
The Seven Graces are sometimes understood as the seven virtues or gifts bestowed by the Holy Spirit, often connected to Christian theology. These are:
- Wisdom
- Understanding
- Counsel
- Fortitude
- Knowledge
- Piety
- Fear of the Lord
These gifts are considered spiritual attributes given for moral guidance and spiritual strength.
Wisdom
Mary Magdalene discusses the grace of wisdom, which she describes as the recognition of pain and suffering as an inevitable part of life. She emphasizes that wisdom involves seeing oneself in others and recognizing that everyone experiences suffering in some form. This awareness enables a person to respond to suffering with love and wisdom.
Mary Magdalene shares a personal reminder of this concept, referring to the mantra on the back of her neck, which says, “Call me hum, I am another you.” This serves as a constant reminder that every person and circumstance is a reflection of oneself.
Mary Magdalene continues by stating that when individuals can recognize themselves in others, they can respond more wisely and lovingly to any situation they encounter, without exceptions.
Divine Love in Action
Mary Magdalene explains that one of Mary’s key teachings involved using inquiry as a way to practice divine love. Mary would often ask herself questions when faced with suffering, rather than immediately responding. These inquiries helped her process emotions and understand divine love on a deeper level.
Pamela shares several questions that Mary used to explore wisdom:
- What mystical wisdom is in this for me?
- What is the wise way to respond?
- What transformation is happening, and how is it necessary?
- What changes in me am I resisting?
- What am I taking personally that has nothing to do with me?
- Am I blaming someone for something that would have happened anyway?
The Nature of Blame
Pamela concludes by addressing the human tendency to blame others for difficult situations. She highlights that blame is often unhelpful and unnecessary. Understanding the true nature of divine love involves letting go of the need to assign fault. She encourages individuals to explore the “middle way” by recognizing that not every event requires someone to be blamed.
