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Meister Eckhart, the great 14th Century mystic and philosopher, once said, “More valuable than humility or mercy is the state of the detached heart.” In his sermon On Detachment, which he shared openly with the public, he championed this inner state of being—a quiet strength that he believed was even greater than love. “I praise […]
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In our culture, the word creative is often reserved for those who work in the arts—painters, musicians, actors, writers. Such people are sometimes placed on a pedestal, imagined as a separate kind of being—more sensitive, more inspired, more entitled to the privileges of a cultural elite. Sadly, some even come to believe this themselves, thinking […]
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An exact understanding of time is not necessary to walk the mystical path with confidence. What matters is our openness to experience beyond the physical senses. Students of mysticism are gently guided to realise that time is not an absolute reality, but rather a construct of human perception, shaped by the boundaries of our three-dimensional […]
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At times, we may find ourselves living like a cloud dweller—our minds drifting in lofty thoughts and spiritual dreams high above the everyday world. We feel weightless, inspired by the wide-open sky of possibilities. In those moments, the hustle and noise of daily life seem far below, almost forgotten. We bask in the tranquil light […]
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When we set out to make changes in our lives, the technique of mental creating can be incredibly effective. However, it’s important to understand the difference between mental creating and simply wishing. The key distinction lies in action. A wish, no matter how heartfelt, lacks power and will not lead to real change on its […]
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Do all paths lead to Divine Union? Whether the ultimate goal is the idea of spiritual union, the attainment of peace profound or cosmic consciousness, it is a question that often presents itself to the sincere seeker on their personal journey. There is a point where all the different paths leading us up the mountainside […]
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Religion, science, philosophy and art are like four great highways. Each one can lead us both towards and away from Truth. No matter which one we choose to take, it can lead us to an intuitive understanding of the divine, the essence of our self and of all things, or it can be a route […]
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Any attainment toward a more perfect meditation is first determined by the attributes of consciousness. These attributes comprise our highest emotions and sentiments, our so-called moral sense, and those distinctive attitudes and dispositions which clearly indicate cosmic endowments. These qualities are innate, implanted within as an intangible part of our nature, existing as an unseparated […]
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Within each of us there is considerably more than complex chemistry. There is more than mechanistic existence, more than the need, wish, or “instinct” to survive. No one desires to merely exist in a psychic vacuum. We wish to survive for something. What person would be happy spending the rest of his or her days, […]
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What is the purpose of mystical philosophy? First, it must be realised that mysticism and its philosophical aspects are not ends in themselves. Mysticism’s ideas and teachings are but instruments to achieve certain specific objectives. The greatest emphasis or stress has been placed on the so-called spiritual values of mysticism; in other words, a full […]
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