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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]