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Mysticism is the experience or pursuit of joining with the absolute or Divine. It takes place across every religious and ethnic tradition worldwide and has emerged since the beginning of human existence. It has been described in various ways including “one with” or “thisness” and ideas around it have slight differences. Mysticism can come through discipline or practice, such as daily meditation; enhancement, such as a drug experience or guided journey; from a divine intervention, such as through voices or visions; or from a combination of these elements. Some famous mystics who have greatly influenced and guided others include the Buddha, Meister Eckhart, Eleazar ben Judah, St. Teresa of Avila, and Martin Luther.

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An Introduction to Taoism

Taoists acknowledge the ineffable nature of the Tao, which is also translated as the “way” and “the path.” Yet while the Tao cannot be understood, it can be lived.

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William James on Consciousness and the Four Features of Transcendent Experiences

More than a century after its groundbreaking publication, The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature by William James remains a fascinating read.

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All Will Be Well: The Radical Optimism of Julian of Norwich

Every moment is an opportunity to remember that we are perfectly loved and perfectly lovable, just as we are.

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Jodorowsky on God, Anti-Semitism and the Uses of Poetry

"what I do is not magical realism. I do realistic magic. " - Alejandro Jodorowskly

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Quantum Mysticism: Gone but Not Forgotten

Does mysticism have a place in quantum mechanics today, or is the idea that the mind plays a role in creating reality best left to philosophical meditations? Harvard historian Juan Miguel Marin argues the former - not because physicists today should account for consciousness in their research, but...

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What Is Numerology and How Does It Work?

You already believe, at least a little bit, in numerology, if you have a lucky number and think there's truth to expressions like, "bad things happen in threes."

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Signs You Might Be a Mystic

You may know one—or even be one yourself.

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An Introduction to Christian Mysticism

Jesus of Nazareth walked the earth more than 2,000 years ago, according to the four Gospels of the New Testament, yet we need look no further than the two billion-plus Christians in the world today to see that his life and message still exert tremendous influence.

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The Mystical Experience of Shamanism

Susan Mokelke tells of her venture into shamanism and how she helps to heal others.

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An Introduction to Non-Duality

One of the most famous expressions of the concept of non-duality, the Heart Sutra is but one example of an idea that humans have alternately embraced and dismissed for millennia. What is non-duality, then, and why do we find it both unsettling and desirable?

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