MYSTICISM, by ALAN WATTS

As commonplace as measles … he says. This is one of the very best descriptions of mysticism and the human … More

KNOWING YOU’RE CALLED

Q: How do you know you’re called? A: I think the description of someone being ‘called’ is an inaccurate human … More

Q: You say in the introduction to your blog, “You are at the wrong site if you are just seeking … More

“The subconscious mind motivates almost all actions, behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and the choices that you think you are making in … More

Question: You say openly you are a mystic but mystics have a reputation for being reluctant to identify themselves publicly. … More

I’m told mystics are intuitive. As a mystic, I haven’t noticed. But maybe I’m not identifying the experiences I have … More

Question: You say that in Reality where all things are perfect there are no names. Why is this? What do … More

There is no such thing. Humans believe anyone who does anything immoral or unethical, anything deliberately harmful physically or mentally, … More

Question: You refer to Muggles now and again. I think I know what you mean but I notice you often … More

Mysticism is not a philosophy. It is a personal, individual experience of a Reality beyond human consciousness, logic, reason or … More

After the mystic experience of Reality, the adage, “Those who live by the sword die by the sword” can be … More

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”! February 1-6 “Including 40 scholars, teachers, contemporary mystics” A follower of this web site sent me this … More

If you watch Professor Gino Yu of Hong Kong Polytechnic University being interviewed on the Closer To Truth series on … More

The idea of religion and mysticism being about the achievement of one’s Higher Human Self came up in a paper … More