Beliefs are not merely concepts in our mind, they actively shape our perception of reality, and even form that Reality.
Tag: Eckhart Tolle
A New Facebook Group “Reconstructing Mormonism”
We will be discussing how we may reinterpret the ideas of Mormonism (and Christianity) in the light of classic mysticism, interspirituality, modern science, psychology, and other progressive and constructive approaches.
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"?
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.
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?
The Mystical Practice of Receiving a New Name
In many spiritual traditions there is a common practice of receiving a new name. What is this, and what does it have to do with mysticism?
The Mysticism of Falling into a Black Hole
The unitive mystical experience can be compared to falling into a black hole. When compared this way, it doesn't sound like a nice experience. Likewise, for many mystics throughout history, their divine experiences weren't always a merry venture, sometimes encountering hellish realms along the way (see, for example, St. Teresa of Ávila, or St. John of the Cross's Dark Night of the Soul).
What Is Meditation? per Eckhart Tolle
Eckhart Tolle is a very wise man, among many. Let his words sink in deep.