Mysticism is not a philosophy. It is a personal, individual experience of a Reality beyond human consciousness, logic, reason or … More
Category: MYSTICAL EXPERIENCE OF REALITY (MER)
Mystical Experience of Reality
NEVER DIE
After the mystic experience of Reality, the adage, “Those who live by the sword die by the sword” can be … More
HUMANKIND’S DEFAULTING MIND
QUESTION: In your poem “Mystics” you have a line, “man’s defaulting mind”. What does it mean? ANSWER: Mankind, (or humankind … More
A “MYSTIC SUMMIT”!
A “MYSTIC SUMMIT”! February 1-6 “Including 40 scholars, teachers, contemporary mystics” A follower of this web site sent me this … More
HIGHER HUMAN SELF I
The idea of religion and mysticism being about the achievement of one’s Higher Human Self came up in a paper … More
SPIRITUAL RESISTANCE?
Academia.edu sent me a doctoral paper on resistance to MER, the mystical experience of Reality. I didn’t know such an … More
SPIRITUAL DOUBT.
By retired surgeon Anthony Good, a follower of mysticexperiences.net Introduction: This is a remarkable first person document of lasting value … More
CRITICISED FOR USING THE TERM, ‘MERE HUMANS’
QUESTION: You have been criticised for using the term “mere humans” in your posts. Does this indicate bias, bigotry, or prejudice against … More
QUESTION: How Do You Know Your Mystical Experiences Of Reality Are True?
QUESTION: How do you know your mystical experiences of Reality are true? ANSWER: Because of the ineffable but undeniable, implacable, … More
QUESTION: You Have Said Reality Does Not Use Names
QUESTION: You have said Reality does not use names. ANSWER: True, Reality does not use names. In Ultimate Reality, where … More
IN REVIEW: The Fifth Dimension – An Exploration of the Spiritual Realm by Dr John Hick
In this excerpt from his excellently illuminating book, The Fifth Dimension – An Exploration of the Spiritual Realm, Dr Hick … More
DRUGS 2 – an update
This was my original post on the subject of drugs. The following is an update: I see the sole purpose … More
AN UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE
CORRESPONDENT: “It sounds as though you have reached a plateau of tranquility where life’s many vagaries are neatly pigeonholed away. … More
SCIENCE CAN’T EXPLAIN MYSTICISM SO SHOULDN’T BOTHER?
We review an article by Dr Chris Fields, Physicist, multidisciplinary scientist, author, in IAI News – changing how the world … More
TO LIVE A GOOD AND MEANINGFUL LIFE
Q: How can I live a good and meaningful life? A: What do you mean, “a good and meaningful … More