Nihilism is a philosophy that says that life is meaningless. It says there is no objective meaning, intrinsic value, or purpose in life. What does mysticism and the mystical experience say about that?
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Religion vs Mysticism: A Taste Test
It can be difficult to understand the difference between organized religion and the mystical experience. An analogy can help.
“Radical Honesty”: What if we told the truth?
What if we all told the truth? Why do we lie? What repercussions does this have in our lives? That's what this video from Like Stories of Old explores.
“Mystical Morality is Relative, not Absolute,” my dog said
Does morality change with each culture, community, time, place, and situation? Or does it remain fixed for all eternity? Do I have a "bad dog"?
A Mystical Perspective on the Climate Emergency
What are we to do in our precarious climate situation today? It's easy to feel powerless, helpless. Perhaps we should surrender to that, and fall into a Grace larger than ourselves.
Letting go of our “truth” is how we find the Truth
It is perhaps the greatest paradox of all, which the mind will never understand. That is the point.
The Tension between Absolute Knowing and Mystical Uncertainty
Can we know anything absolutely? Is there an absolute objective truth out there? What does mysticism say about this?
The Privilege of Spiritual Retreats: An Ego Trip?
Are meditation or spiritual development "retreats" creating a privileged class of "spiritual" people, those with the means to afford such "luxuries"?
How I Welcome Spirit Into My Life: My Contemplative Practice & Retreat Experience
A few short thoughts about my contemplative practice, and what it does for me, in me, revealing Spirit.
Why Does Meditation Take so Long to see Results, to Awaken?
It seems that many people may give up on meditation or other contemplative practices because they do not provide quick results, particularly in our instant gratification culture today. It can take significant dedication and discipline in practice before we see any fruits. But there are other possibilities on the horizon that may help us along [...]