TRIBUTE [Best of]: Sally Kempton on the Divine Feminine, Deity Yoga and Spiritual Pragmatism

This interview podcast features Jacob Kyle speaking with spiritual teacher Sally Kempton. The conversation begins with Kempton's personal spiritual journey and her unique approach to Kashmiri Shaivism, emphasizing the Divine Feminine (Shakti) as a dynamic force of love and energy. Kempton discusses her pragmatic approach to spiritual practice, advocating for adaptable techniques based on individual needs and circumstances, contrasting this with more rigid, one-size-fits-all methods. She explains Deity Yoga, using the example of practicing with the goddess Durga, and how different deities represent distinct energy vortexes that can enhance spiritual growth. The interview concludes with a discussion on navigating challenging times by embracing and understanding the energy of difficult emotions as pathways to transcendence.