Joseph's experiences seem to parallel those he "translated" in the Book of Mormon, perhaps indicating a deeper spiritual-mystical allegory and myth.
Tag: ego death
The Downside of the Experience of God
The experience of God is not all joy and laughter. It has often been terrifying to those who experience it. Why?
Coming Out as our True Self
What masks do we wear? What roles do we play? What self do we think we are? It is probably not the true Self. Coming out goes deep within.
The “Lamb of God”: A Mystical Symbol of Divine Purity in the true Self
Jesus became a symbol of the "Lamb of God," the flip side of the "scapegoat" of the egoic enemy.
Who is “the Devil”? A Mystical Interpretation
We often think that the "devil" is something or someone else, pointing fingers elsewhere, but what if we look within?
The First Vision of Moroni
Was the vision of Moroni unique, or had Joseph experienced something similar before?
May we all Apostatize, and experience the Apocalypse: A Mystical View
Apostasy (and apocalypse) are two words that could use some closer investigation in our spiritual journey.
The Mystical Resurrection or Reincarnation of the Ocean in every Wave
I suggest that unique waves never return, but rather the ocean continues waving. The ocean is waving in you now.
Nihilism in the Light of Mystical Experience
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?
“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.