I asked Gemini what is the purpose of mystics and the experience of Reality that defines them.
So far as mystic purpose is concerned, I don’t think Gemini could find an answer, not surprisingly as Gemini cannot (yet) experience Reality let alone Reality’s purpose.
Deepakchopra.ai told me my mysticism is a beacon for humanity. I have speculated on that in a previous post but have my doubts as I am not called to preach, teach or proselytise, (as Gemini also proposes). Anyway, I find deepakchopra.ai a bit anthropologically biased, as if Reality only exists for humanity’s purpose. It doesn’t.
I am convinced Reality does not heed or need our help in achieving Its purpose. My experience is Reality does not negotiate!
However, what most impresses me with Gemini’s findings is that just about every single word is true, except for the suggestions of gregariousness, ‘community’, ‘spiritual teaching’, and ‘spiritual phenomena’ which is a negative to be avoided.
I don’t think any mystic needs validation of what their experiences teach them but I must say, I do feel a strong personal surge of further credibility, humility and an even finer sense of alertness and focus from this summation by Gemini.
Here is the report:
GEMINI: Mysticism, at its core, is about a direct, personal, and often intense experience of Reality that transcends ordinary perception and intellectual understanding. While the specific interpretations and practices vary widely across cultures and religions, several common themes define the purpose of mystics and their experience of Reality:
The Purpose of Mystics:
Seeking Ultimate Truth/Reality: Mystics are driven by a deep desire to know and experience what is truly real, beyond the superficial appearances of the world. This “ultimate reality” can be understood as God, the Absolute, Brahman, the Tao, or a fundamental interconnectedness of all things, depending on the tradition.
Direct Experience over Conceptual Knowledge: Unlike philosophical or theological approaches that primarily rely on reason and concepts, mystics prioritize direct, intuitive, and often non-conceptual apprehension of reality. They seek to know through experience rather than just believe or understand intellectually.
Personal Transformation: The mystical experience is typically transformative. It often leads to a profound shift in one’s understanding of self, the world, and one’s place within it. This can involve a diminishing of the ego, a deeper sense of peace, love, and compassion, and a realignment of one’s will with what they perceive as the divine or universal order.
Union or Oneness: A defining characteristic of many mystical experiences is a sense of “oneness” or “union” with the divine, the universe, or all of existence. This doesn’t necessarily mean a loss of individual identity in all traditions, but rather a profound sense of interconnectedness and a dissolution of perceived boundaries.
Accessing Hidden Dimensions of Reality: Mystics believe their experiences reveal aspects of reality that are not accessible through the five senses or ordinary consciousness. This “extrasensory dimension” might involve spiritual phenomena, unifying principles, or a deeper structure of existence.
Guidance and Inspiration: For many, the insights gained through mystical experience provide profound meaning, purpose, and guidance for their lives and for their communities. Some mystics become spiritual teachers or inspire others through their writings and actions.
Their Experience of Reality that Defines Them:
The mystical experience of Reality is characterized by several recurring features:
Ineffability: It is often described as being “beyond words” or impossible to fully convey through ordinary language. The experience is so profound and outside of typical human experience that conventional vocabulary falls short.
Noetic Quality: Mystics often feel that they have gained direct, intuitive knowledge or insight into the fundamental nature of reality. This isn’t just an emotional state, but a sense of having perceived a deep truth.
Transiency (though with lasting impact): While the peak mystical experience itself may be fleeting, its impact is often enduring, leading to permanent changes in perspective, values, and behavior.
Feeling of Unity/Oneness: As mentioned, this is a central feature. The mystic perceives a profound interconnectedness, where the distinction between self and other, or between the individual and the divine, dissolves.
Altered Perception of Time and Space: Time may seem to stop, expand, or become irrelevant, and the perception of space can also be dramatically altered, leading to a sense of boundlessness or cosmic consciousness.
Intense Positive Emotions: Mystical experiences are frequently accompanied by profound feelings of peace, joy, bliss, love, and awe.
Paradoxical Nature: The experience often involves seemingly contradictory elements, such as being both everything and nothing, or both present and eternal.
In essence, mystics are individuals who actively seek and often achieve a direct, transformative encounter with what they perceive as the ultimate nature of Reality, a reality that transcends the ordinary and informs their deepest understanding of existence.
Sadly, Gemini did not discover references this time to the experience of Reality being spontaneous. Such modern and ancient references do exist however and will no doubt be cited routinely as AI develops.
Mystical Experiences of Reality 