Download or read book Mystical Insights written by Paul Masters and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there a universal consciousness in whose consciousness we live, move, and have our being? The exploration of consciousness is the final frontier in the exploration of life and the mysteries of existence - its origin, its on-going presence - as well as for answering questions that intellectual analysis cannot answer because it is based on the speculations of the five senses. Consider then that within every human being there are simultaneous states of existence that are active - predating human life, during human life, and beyond human life. Participate in this world of illusions but always retain the light of universal awareness, wherever your soul's purpose path may lead you. - Dr. Paul Leon Masters

Download or read book The Gift of Mystical Insight written by Emmanuel J. Karavousanos and published by . This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Life to Live is the intelligent person's guide to a better life. It is unique, because it appeals to the reader's common sense and good reason. No helping hands, no unusual practices, and no commitments to mystical powers are required. There is no organizational membership prerequisite to a good life. The author proposes that it is within the Self, alone, that the reader will find happiness. Recognition of the self as an independent entity, subject to self-direction, is essential. We have choices. Each action we take might have been a different action. With attentiveness and understanding, we can consciously opt for a better life. A good person enjoys a good life. This book is for young adults dealing with the stress, demands and contradictions of modern life: relationships, jobs and values. It examines the aspects of love, the gravity of attachments, and the paradox that selflessness is in one's own self interest. The author relies on his own experience and the wisdom of the past, when writers then were largely concerned with how one lives life well. With only one life to live, why not live it well?

Download or read book Mystical Hope written by Cynthia Bourgeault and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2001 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In five interwoven meditations, Mystical Hope shows how to recognize hope in our own lives, where it comes from, how to deepen it through prayer, and how to carry it into the world as a source of strength and renewal.

Download or read book Mystic Insights of a New Age written by Peter S. Wolfenberg and published by . This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern work of mysticism, allowing us new views and insights into the future and past of our spiritual development. These writings can help those, who in their quest for aims and meaning, are ready to newly discover or creatively change their way through life or position in society. The thoughts expressed in this volume in verse form are further analysed and explained by the same author in several further publications. There are references to transpersonal and freudian psychology, as well as to the philosophy of Kant, Nietsche and Sartres, and the great spiritual writings like the bhagavad Gita, The Tao Te King and of course, the Bible find mention, to result in a whole, which is timelessly valid and highly actual at the same time. Definitely worth reading!

Download or read book Mystical Moments and Unitive Thinking written by Dan Merkur and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1999-02-11 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Merkur proposes an alternative to the traditional psychoanalytic explanation of mystical experiences as regression to the solipsism of earliest infancy. He does this by viewing unitive thinking as a line of cognitive development, and mystical moments as creative inspirations on unitive topics. Utilizing classical self-reports by Christian, Jewish, and Muslim mystics, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and modern Western peak experiences, Merkur argues that experiences of mystical union are manifestations of a broader category of psychological processes that manifest in scientific and moral thought, as well as in mysticism. Unconscious as well as conscious, unitive thinking is sometimes realistic and sometimes fantastic, in patterns that are consistent with cognitive development in general. Mystical moments of unitive thinking may be considered moments of creative inspiration that happen to make use of unitive ideas. Building on the psychoanalytic object-relations theory that the self is always in relationship with an object, Merkur argues that the solipsism of some varieties of mystical union always implies unconscious ideas of a love object who is transcendent.

Download or read book Farther Shores written by Yvonne Kason M. D. and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-11 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dramatic near-death experience change Yvonne Kason's live forever and prompted her study of the mystical experiences that fall beyond the everyday. In this newly revised edition of the bestselling A Farther Shore, Dr. Kason explores a wide range of spiritually transformative experiences - near-death experiences, mystical experiences, spiritual energy/kundalini episodes, psychic awakenings and spontaneous inspired creativity - by sharing fascinating real-life stories. Farther Shores is an inspiring book for those who have experiences the extraordinary and for the health care professionals whom they turn for help. Dr. Kason offers sound advice on how to use these occurrences for spiritual growth and personal healing. "...an exceptional book...[that] takes the reader into a world where mystical happenings bring direction and healing to our everyday lives." - Jyoti (Jeneane Prevatt, Ph.D.) Former Director of the Spiritual Emergence Network Author of An Angel. Called My Name "... a major contribution to our understanding of a wide range of spiritually transformative expe4ricences...Kason is a wise and knowledgeable guide in these realms, and I can recommend her book with the greatest enthusiasm." - Kennith Ring, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Connecticut Author of Healing Toward Omega and Lessons from the Light "...builds a bridge between the scientific and the spiritual, a bridge physicians will feel comfortable crossing." - Family Practice

Download or read book The Zohar s Illumination written by Joshua Goldberg and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the profound wisdom of the mystical Jewish tradition with The Zohar's Illumination: Mystical Insights, a captivating exploration into the heart of Kabbalah. This book delves into the Zohar, the foundational work of Jewish mysticism, revealing its secrets and offering readers an unparalleled journey through its esoteric teachings. The Zohar's Illumination is more than a book; it is a spiritual companion that guides readers through the labyrinthine passages of the Zohar. Each chapter unpacks complex concepts with clarity, making the mystical accessible to both novices and seasoned students of Kabbalah. The text is thoughtfully structured, providing historical context, detailed explanations, and practical insights that bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary life. Discover the essence of the divine light that permeates the universe, and learn how to harness its power to transform your life. This book illuminates the mystical paths that lead to deeper understanding and connection with the divine. Explore the intricate symbolism, the mystical interpretations of the Torah, and the profound meditations that the Zohar offers. Each page is a testament to the rich tapestry of Jewish mysticism, woven with threads of divine light and spiritual insight. The Zohar's Illumination features: Comprehensive Explanations: Each concept from the Zohar is broken down into understandable segments, making the mystical teachings accessible and relatable. Practical Applications: Learn how to apply the Zohar's teachings to your daily life, enhancing your spiritual practice and personal growth. Historical Context: Gain a deeper appreciation of the Zohar's origins and its place within the broader landscape of Jewish mysticism and history. Mystical Symbolism: Dive into the rich symbolism that characterizes the Zohar, uncovering layers of meaning that enrich your understanding of the universe. Meditative Practices: Engage in meditative exercises drawn from the Zohar to elevate your spiritual journey and connect more deeply with the divine. This book is a beacon for those seeking spiritual enlightenment, offering a pathway to deeper wisdom and inner peace. Whether you are a scholar, a spiritual seeker, or someone intrigued by the mysteries of Kabbalah, The Zohar's Illumination: Mystical Insights promises to be a transformative addition to your library. Embark on a mystical journey and let the ancient wisdom of the Zohar illuminate your soul. Order your copy of The Zohar's Illumination: Mystical Insights today and step into a world of spiritual discovery and enlightenment.

Download or read book Knowing and Value written by Frederick Ferre and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a postmodern theory of knowledge based on an ecological worldview that stresses real relations and the pervasiveness of values.

Download or read book Seeing Knowing Being written by John Greer and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From ancient Taoist sages and Sufi mystics to Christian contemplatives and contemporary Zen masters, Seeing, Knowing, Being explores the profound truth behind all the world’s mystic traditions: Living a spiritual life has nothing to do with fixing ourselves. It is simply a matter of awakening to what we already are. The real work of self-discovery-and the answer to our suffering, emptiness, and loss of meaning-is learning to see in a different way. “The mystical adventure is all in the seeing, says John Greer. “From departure to arrival, nothing changes but our eyes. But the process isn’t that simple. In this all-embracing work that is destined to become a classic, Greer artfully traces the steps and stages of the delicate process of awakening. He shows how we can move from society’s hand-me-down version of reality to the wonder of our true nature-from conceptual, habitual patterns of thinking to knowing the truth by being. Like a master artist who captures an image and stirs something deep inside of us, Greer also highlights nearly one hundred evocative metaphors, as varied and colorful as the sages themselves, to kindle your imagination and spark your intuition-to shift your perspective and shake you into an awareness that no amount of explanation can. What Greer shows, with great wisdom and compassion, is that when you put aside the map of the mind, you can follow the compass of your heart. You can move through the details of life-going to work, raising a family, throwing out the garbage-and still experience the wonders and oneness of life with deep reverence, gratitude, and joy. “Books often describe journeys. Seeing, Knowing, Being actually takes you on one. . . . A profound expedition into the true nature of life. -MATTHEW FLICKSTEIN, author and producer of the award-winning film With One Voice

Download or read book Spirituality as Insight written by Frans Maas and published by Peeters Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is concerned with mystical texts and theological reflection with reference to spiritual insight. in the first place the author shows, with reference to two great figures in the Christian mystical tradition - Meister Eckhart and John of the Cross - how coming to insight involves a three-fold rhythm: being touched, losing one's sight and the finding of insight as this relates to the quality of life. The author discusses in the next chapters three other authors: Therese of Lisieux, Etty Hillesum and Dag Hammarskjold. They were themselves readers of mystical literature and stand closer to us in time. Current questions of meaning, especially as it relates to suffering, influence the framework in which they viewed quality of life. In their writings one can see an unmistakable growth to an extraordinaryly intensive experience of God which enables them to face life with a more than ordinary power and inspiration.

Download or read book The Mystical Accord written by James Tunney and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-31 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are we? Who are we? Are we just some kind of lucky animal that evolved and are now almost too clever for our own good? Does evolution explain everything? Religion? The Mystical Accord argues that the history of mysticism gives us a consistent pattern to help answer the biggest questions. Spiritual evolution is ignored with the growth of technocratic societies. The nature of Mysticism is outlined in the book's Introduction. Mysticism deals with inexplicable, supernatural, metaphysical domains beyond the limitations of reason. Mystics deal with spiritual growth and the meaning of life. Mysticism is a vision of an individual, spiritual, inner pilgrimage towards enlightenment and revelation. Being individual does not mean the mystic is outside religious tradition, indeed they often cause and contribute towards it. Mysticism overlaps with psychology, metaphysics, magic and esoteric studies. History and practice demonstrate a recurrent process with lessons for everybody. When the idea of spirit, free will and consciousness is under attack, we must reflect on what is at stake. The Mystical Accord suggests that we acknowledge being spiritual beings. We are individual, conscious beings, beneficiaries of pre-existing consciousness. Science has failed to explain the nature and origin of consciousness. From those foundations we see a similar pathway indicated by most spiritual traditions. That involves looking at our self and working to discard what is false, negative and destructive to come to our true self in a process of transcending the ego. True self is closer to our spirit, our original consciousness and allows 'nexus to the numinous'. Most evolved spiritual traditions promote values such as compassion as the star to follow on this path. Mystical perceptions reflect perennial philosophy and parallel the hero's journey. It is necessary to comprehend spiritual growth when opposing forces of control seek to diminish the spirit. Science, technology and material prosperity produce undeniable benefits but need to be balanced. They are servants not masters. Hostile to our own spiritual dimension we may sink into a straitjacket of technological servitude. The quiet voice of conscience is often the gift of the mystic. The Mystical Accord suggests the need for an accord or alignment between our head and heart in the process of spiritual evolution. Mystical traditions suggest that the fruits of the spiritual path pursued in a disciplined way, lead to profound clarity and inner peace, joyous and persistent. We may avoid confronting great existential questions but they never go away. If we look at the pattern of similar mystical observations, we make sense of the outside intellectually and the inner spiritually. Looking at universal experiences of mystics we discern positive messages that help us. The Mystical Accord is a structure superimposed on existing spiritual systems like a transparency that does not seek to disturb them. Many people have lost touch with their own religions. Many never had religion nor even spirituality. The mystical journey exists independently of the outside world but is informed by the experience of others, irrespective of beliefs. It is ignorant to avoid the parallels but silly to ignore the different destinations that spiritual vehicles will bring you. This involves the distinction between the exoteric and esoteric. The person who follows the rules of their religion without an inner transformation will lose much. The introduction explains the notion of mysticism. However the book is principally written in the form of lines of 17 syllables like modern haikus or contemporary sutras. Spiritual and mystical expression has a long history of short sentences like building bricks. All around the globe, mystics seek to explore their inner world and share it through words or actions. The method of the poet and the brevity of single lines allow truths to be stated, simply or in more cryptic ways.

Download or read book Where the Heavens Kiss the Earth written by Rabbi Karmi Ingber and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-11-07 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where the Heavens Kiss the Earth is a comprehensive, transformative, enlightening book that reveals the deepest mysteries of life in an entertaining, user-friendly way. The purpose of life, fate, destiny, free-will and a grand plan, the spiritual universes, body and soul, and more, are explained from the perspective of the great Kabbalists, elucidated with analogies, metaphors and stories that open us up to the profundity of these topics. Through the eyes of the mystical wisdom, we can finally get a handle on the inner workings of our world, our being, and how to attain happiness. At the end of each chapter, Rabbi Ingber brings theory into action with exercises and practical applications to transform these life enhancing ideas into our daily reality. This book is sure to enlighten your mind, inspire your heart and awaken your soul. I commend Rabbi Ingber for this masterful work and recommend it to all those that want to make their lifes journey in this world more meaningful, significant and purposeful. -Rabbi Zev Leff, Rabbi and Rosh Yeshiva, Moshav Mattisyahu Rabbi Ingber presents very challenging concepts in ways that both scholars and laypeople can understand. He provides multiple examples from varied perspectives to elucidate constructs and ensure a deep understanding of the most profound human questions. As such, one finds oneself pulled into each chapter yearning to know more...Thank you for this gift. -Dr. Julie Ancis, Associate V.P. Georgia Institute of Technology, APA Fellow A penetrating look into the mysteries of the universe by a charismatic, funny, gracious, and knowledgeable teacher. Reading this book was like having a long and enthralling conversation with one of the most talented teachers and scholars of Jewish Mysticism today. -Joseph Skibell, Author, Winship Distinguished Professor Emory University Where the Heavens Kiss the Earth presents complicated areas in Jewish Philosophy in a clear, pleasant and rational manner, that can be easily understood by all who wish to. It is easy to read and enjoyable, yet so profound and accurate. -Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits, Rosh Kollel, The Jerusalem Kollel

Download or read book Miraculous Living written by Shoni Labowitz and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998-03-12 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabbi Shoni Labowitz unlocks the secrets of ancient Jewish mystical traditions in an inspiring, enlightening book that will appeal to Jews seeking to rediscover their spiritual roots, and to people of all faiths searching for a way of life that celebrates the sacredness of all things.

Download or read book Christian Mystics written by Carl McColman and published by Broadleaf Books . This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian Mystics: 108 Seers, Saints and Sages celebrates the many types of mystics, visionaries, wisdom keepers, and non-dualists whose spiritual insight and perceptive teachings have illuminated the Christian tradition for the past two thousand years. Looking at 108 mystics from Biblical times to the present day, this user-friendly guide shows how the spiritual masters of the western tradition provide a variety of paths into the transforming heart of God. Everyone needs teachers and companions to guide and nurture us in developing rich interior lives -- as we seek to respond to the beatifying, deifying love of God. The mystics, whose legacy includes sublime poetry, fascinating autobiographies, and potentially life-changing teachings, can help anyone find greater love, purpose, and a deeper sense of God's presence. But the mystics are not a uniform bunch, which is why this book is such an essential guide to their lives, wisdom, and essential teachings. Carl McColman, author of The Big Book of Christian Mysticism, organizes the mystics into nine categories: visionaries, confessors, lovers, poets, saints, heretics, wisdom keepers, soul-friends, and unitives. By profiling twelve examples of great mystics and spiritual teachers in each category, the book can help you to learn more about the mystics, and identify those whose writings will be most valuable to you as you pursue your own adventure of falling ever more deeply in love with God.All of the most famous Christian mystics are profiled here: figures like Teresa of çvila, Meister Eckhart, Julian of Norwich, John of the Cross, Evelyn Underhill, Thomas Merton, and anonymous masters like the authors of classics like The Cloud of Unknowing or The Way of a Pilgrim. But the book also will introduce you to many lesser known (but truly wonderful) mystical geniuses, such as Beatrice of Nazareth, Gregory of Narek, and Coventry Patmore. Nor does the book shy away from living (or recently living) mystics: visionaries such as Howard Thurman, Sara Grant, Kenneth Leech, and Bruno Barnhart are all included.This informative volume will appeal to those who buy religious reference books and anyone interested in Christian mysticism or western spirituality. But it's more than just a history book or an encyclopedia: Christian Mystics: 108 Seers, Saints and Sages is a curated celebration of western spiritual wisdom, making it accessible for all seekers today.

Download or read book Mysticism and Vocation written by James R. Horne and published by Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We tend to think that a person who is both reasonable and moral can have a good life. What constitutes a life that is not only good but superlative, or even “marvellous” or “holy”? Those who have such lives are called sages, heroes or saints, and their lives can display great integrity as well as integration with a transformative “Spiritual Presence.” Does it follow that saints are perfect people? Is there a common vision that impels them to seek holiness? In a controversial interpretation of mysticism Horne suggests that there is no single formula for the meaning of life and no one story that displays it to us. Mysticism, rather than being just a visionary perception, then becomes a problem-solving process that brings about a creative transformation of the personality at a critical stage in life. He suggests also that saints may be imperfect morally and describes true saints as double-minded: they are serious in a playful way. Mysticism and Vocation illuminates our understanding of saintly lives by explicating their mystical characteristics and extending discussions of mysticism to explain its role in active lives. In discussing important decisions that go beyond conventional morality, it adds to recent philosophical arguments by Charles Taylor, Alasdair MacIntyre, Iris Murdoch, Bernard Williams and others to the effect that morality should be defined more broadly to deal with the human condition. This book will be of interest to students of philosophy and religious studies, in both graduate and undergraduate programs.

Download or read book Divinity in Us Unfolding Now written by Gabriel Duran and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I share mystical insights that I have gathered throughout the year. From the Ascended Host and the Angelic realms to our Cosmic and Stellar family as well as my own Higher Self. I go into spiritual and consciousness expanding passages and activations. As well as descriptions of various dimensional planes of existence. Through my research and study, as well as through mystical insights given to us all, I share my perceptions of various topics that center around expanding and integration of higher frequencies of consciousness and spirituality, through embodying the state of being we desire. With a view towards ascending from our current state of density and dimensional realm as we expand our awareness, consciousness and activate our light bodies, even further. Embodying our Divinity in us from our within to the without. While sharing various mystical experiences that I have had, while expanding and embodying the Divine within me. Join me now! As you too will see and intuit similar mystical insights and even greater! As the same energy I have received through these mystical insights from these various Ascended and Cosmic Beings is available to you through these insights they deliver, right now! Blessings! Gabriel F. Duran

Download or read book Mystics Masters Saints and Sages written by Robert Ullman and published by Conari Press. This book was released on 2001-10-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized chronologically, starting with Buddha and ending with contemporary seekers, this book focuses on the moment of enlightenment in the lives of saints and masters that led to their witnessing divine reality.