Mother Night

Myths, Stories, and Teachings for Learning to See in the Dark

By: Clarissa Pinkola Estés PhD

Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estés PhD

Rescue the Gifted Soul!

Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés says that the most endangered species on earth is the human soul. “What if our world is starving for soulful gifts only you carry? What are you waiting for? Lost, pushed back, can’t find the door, can’t see in the dark? ‘Mother Night’ knows the way.”

On Mother Night, Dr. Estés teaches us to retrieve our beautiful gifts abandoned in the unconscious through neglect, ignorance, and fear. Gather with her at the fireside for nearly 10 hours of original teaching stories, poetry, commentary, and her special prayers of blessing over your creative soul.

El Mundo Doble—the Double Worldview

Mother Night is “the medial force,” seeing through the eyes of soul and through the eyes of ego. Dr. Estés describes this dual way of seeing, being, and acting, as the most direct way to reclaim the gifts and “healing apothecary” set into each soul at birth. Here, she unleashes the many archetypal images of Mother Night found in stories, myths, and imagination, showing us the way through.

How to Bring Diamonds from the Darkness

“We are weakly linked or severed from the wild and wise self,” teaches Dr. Estés. “Yet, deep creative life is informed by the realm of mystery, dreams, sudden knowings; the shadow.” Mother Night is our wild companion as we kneel to dig down to mine the raw gems of spirit, soul, and creative life, “bringing diamonds from the darkness” again, or for the very first time.

Stories and Poems Include:

“The Erl König”
• “Prayer for the Outsider”
• “The Conference of the Birds”
• “They Tried to Stop Her at the Border”
• “The Bell Underground”
• “Los Zapatitos”
• “The Heart Pierced by Seven Swords”
• “The Beautiful Lady at the Lake”
• “The Littlest Lazarus”
• “The Four Rabbinum”
• “The Three Feathers”
• “We Are the Atomic Children, and We Are Still Dancing”
• “The Rebbe in Prison”
• “The Man Who Sought Treasure Afar”
• “Coyote Learns to Dance”
• “The Cry of the Swans”
• “Mary Covered in Ashes; Covered in Diamonds”

Beautiful, soulful, and inspiring

This was such a beautiful audiobook that really helped remind me of what I came here to do; Embody my unique soul and embrace the burning fire of my creative heart... so many valuable nuggets of wisdom and inspiring stories within this audiobook. It feels like she is talking directly to the listener and makes for an intimate, authentic experience. I enjoyed this type of performance, but it may not be for everyone so it's important to keep this in mind when buying it. Overall, I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to deepen their connection with their soul.

I didn't want it to end! Powerful, captivating.

This book is like nothing else you've heard. I adore Clarissa's work so I supposed I am a bit biased. Her voice is like none other, I am so glad she reads her own work, no one else could do it justice.

This book will caress you, soothe you like a balm, hold you, steady you, support you, expand you, surround you. It tells tales that are poignant - but never defeated. You walk taller after listening to it, begin to imagine you are a poet, seeing beauty everywhere you look.

This book "mothered" me in a way I have not truly experienced in this life. I could not be more grateful for the experience, it will be a treasured book I will listen to over and over.

I love Clarissa!

another amazing book by Clarissa! I definitely feel part of it amazing tribe. This is a mess listen for everyone. You live changing experience.

Words of wisdom in many stories

I could listen to this book over and over again. I feel as though Clarissa Pinkola Estes is speaking directly to me! I so appreciate her voice and wisdom.

Fabulous!

This is an excellent lecture course by Dr. Estés that refined a part of the “wild woman” - our medial woman. Well done, well organized, worth the listen!