Is Bliss a State of Mind? The Knowing of Opposites, and Gnosing of the Whole

The recent film Bliss depicts a core philosophy in mysticism, which is the unity of opposites, and the knowability of those opposites.

The Talismanic “Gold” Plates of Joseph Smith

I suggest that the physical object that Joseph had in his possession was not literally ancient gold plates, but plates of his own creation which talismanically represented the "gold plates" of his visions, aiding his mystical translation of those visions.

God “Pointed”/”Touched” Joseph Smith’s Eyes in the First Vision, Revealing the “Beloved Son” in Him

I suggest that details in the accounts show that Joseph Smith experienced theosis or divinization in the First Vision, realizing his Oneness in God, or Christ living in him.

Jesus isn’t coming, but Christ is already here

We often have a literal conception of Jesus' return, but the spiritual-mystical realization infinitely outshines it.

Joseph Smith as Nephi: Parallels in retrieving the Gold/Brass Plates

Joseph's experiences seem to parallel those he "translated" in the Book of Mormon, perhaps indicating a deeper spiritual-mystical allegory and myth.