It is something that is present in nearly every religion, and particularly in their mystical traditions. So what is it? What are we surrendering?
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My Interpretations of the Divine that differ from Traditional Judeo-Christianity
My ideas about the Divine have shifted in recent years as my spiritual practice has deepened. Here are some thoughts about how I currently interpret "God."
Democratizing “Mindfulness” is a Positive Movement if we go Deeper
Russell Brand is an unconventional spiritual commentator, but I think he is right about the nature of consciousness and mysticism, and how these can change the world.
Die Before You Die: A Mystical Approach to Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
Eckhart Tolle says that if we feel like dying, we might allow our self to die, by surrendering that "ego" of our mind to reality as it is. Such surrender is found in all the world's religions and mystical traditions, including Christianity.
Holy, Whole, Health, Heal: Words of our Oneness or Nonduality
Sometimes the relationships between words, and their origins, can help us understand them better.
Who is the “Only Begotten”? A Mystical Interpretation
We often think that Jesus was the "only begotten," but was he the only one that God begat? What else was "born" from that divine Source?
#41 Science Mike’s “First Vision” Account
Science Mike shares a mystical experience he had that bears resemblance to Joseph Smith's First Vision, and other such encounters with the Divine.
Our Deeper Source & Self
We are not independent of nature, nor are we the cause of our self, but rather we arise in a deeper Source. That is our true Self.
Bringing “God” into the 21st Century through Science and Mysticism
God does not have to be at odds with what we learn from science. We need to reinterpret our ideas of God from direct mystical experience, and I think we'll find our science and spirituality are One.
Animals Don’t Seem to Worship God, So Did Humans Invent God?
Did the idea of "God" only arise with humans? And if so, what does that say about the reality of God, and our relationship with God?