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What is a problem? I assumed we are using the "something that prevent/hinder an accomplishment" or THE accomplishment, if we are taking the mystic stance. Knowing now how I defined "problem" can you see the how?Not clear what you mean by destiny, and how that would be a pressing or serious problem?
The question was more what you mean by destiny? Secondly how that understanding of that word applies to being a hindrance or obstacle? Are you thinking the future is set from outside ourselves? Do you see destiny as some pre-determined fate from outside ourselves and we are swimming upstream against it in a act of futility like Sisyphus and the stone?What is a problem? I assumed we are using the "something that prevent/hinder an accomplishment" or THE accomplishment, if we are taking the mystic stance. Knowing now how I defined "problem" can you see the how?
If one is fixated on the idea of destiny, I can certainly see how that might become problematic.What is a problem? I assumed we are using the "something that prevent/hinder an accomplishment" or THE accomplishment, if we are taking the mystic stance. Knowing now how I defined "problem" can you see the how?
Duly noted...English is not my first language. Please be kind.
Yeah. You are right in that conclusion. Destiny was used as a set future and yes it would be like sisyphus and the stone level of problem. I see that you understand how it would be a problem now. The fact that "destiny as a set future may possibly be a lie" wasn't taken in consideration.The question was more what you mean by destiny? Secondly how that understanding of that word applies to being a hindrance or obstacle? Are you thinking the future is set from outside ourselves? Do you see destiny as some pre-determined fate from outside ourselves and we are swimming upstream against it in a act of futility like Sisyphus and the stone?
I agree with all. I would also add unpreparedness, no teacher/guide, confusion, being unable to understand your own experience, not being able to endure without loosing sanity and discrimination...The most pressing problems mystics in general?
Being misunderstood, becoming trapped in the desire for more experiences, becoming proud of one's experiences...off the top of my head.
Misunderstanding is a given, since we are talking about something that is only understood by experience.
I know that being trapped in the desire for mystical experiences can be an issue from personal experience - I went through a period of that during my early years on the road of the mystic, and I knew others who did as well.
Becoming proud can be an issue sometimes. People can develop delusions of grandeur, coming to believe they are receiving special (possibly exclusive) knowledge via their experiences. This sort of thing is rampant in apostolic Christianity. I have (unfortunately) known one such individual personally...It was very hard to deal with, and incidentally, is the sort of thing that leads to even more misunderstands or even persecution.