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In a revealing and heartfelt turn, pop legend Madonna sat down for her very first podcast interview with Jay Shetty, opening up about the spiritual path that has guided her through decades in the limelight. At age 67, she considered how her convictions, which range from Kabbalah to a more profound sense of purpose, have been essential to her fortitude and artistic creations. The conversation comes as she starts new artistic endeavours, reminding followers that the icon is a real person who struggles with identity, faith, and purpose.
The Spiritual Core Behind the Superstar
Madonna said that motherhood exposed her to new existential issues and a deeper faith, tracing the origins of her spiritual life to the birth of her daughter Lourdes in 1996 during the 'On Purpose' with Jay Shetty episode. She also discussed how she came to know Kabbalah at that time and how its lessons on light, service, and purpose had grown beyond a simple practice to become the cornerstone of her life.
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She made the audacious assertion that "You need to be spiritual to be successful. Success is having a spiritual life, period. I wouldn't be here if I didn't have one." She discussed extreme acceptance, forgiveness, humility, and how suffering or resistance can occasionally carry the greatest burdens during the interview.
Madonna also talked about how difficult it is for her personally to live in the spotlight and how she used to feel like "a slave or victim of other people's opinions of me." She claims that she has realized over time that her inability to fit in is a strength and a component of who she is. She disclosed that her spiritual perspective mediates her interaction with public perception: spiritual insight may feel more natural while things are going well, but it becomes crucial when they are challenged.
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Eitan Yardeni, Madonna's Kabbalah instructor, joined her toward the end of the discussion to talk about a new project they started together: a course titled 'The Mystical Studies of the Zohar.'
Music, Legacy & What's Next
Many fans are familiar with Madonna's musical ascent: from her early years in New York to her rise to fame as a worldwide pop phenomenon, she has consistently pushed boundaries in music, art, and culture. The dual tension of devotion and provocation that has characterized her public persona is reflected in the frequent use of spiritual and religious imagery in her art, which includes inspirations from Christianity, Kabbalah, Hinduism, and other religions.
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She presented her art in the podcast as a means of shedding light on darkness as well as amusement: "What have I done for others?…My soul's purpose is to reveal light in the world through whatever I do."
Regarding her future plans, the interview implies that Madonna is still developing her artistic and spiritual horizons. Her training with Yardeni suggests a greater dedication to mentoring and teaching rather than only performing. Throughout her career, she has experienced highs and lows, including controversies, reinventions, praise, and criticism.
However, at this time, she appears determined to follow her spiritual identity. She obviously feels that her faith, not simply her talent, has kept her going, whether it is in music, education, or impact.
