YmirGF
Bodhisattva in Recovery
Hiya y'all, it's that pesky devilish mouse again. The idea for this thread arose whilst reading another thread that contained an interesting discussion between TheNewReality, MetholatedGhost and Omnipresent Truth. What I propose is that we take a topic one at a time and simply state what we think about the idea itself. This is NOT meant to be a happy bash fest although I would request that those who do not consider themselves to be "mystics" to keep the thread derailments to a minimum as things are likely to get rather deep, rather quickly.
My first question is, "The modern mystic will understand that labels are essentially meaningless, but that doesn't mean some labels may well be applied regardless of our thoughts on the matter. So, the actual question is, if you do not consider yourself to be a mystic, then why not? Have you found any other meaningful label that others may appreciate?"
Note: There is no range limit on the discussions in this thread, but I will go with the consensus opinion. If everyone feels a discussion deserves a secondary thread then we can move to that one, but my thinking is to place as much knowledge into one thread, for the average reader to digest in one rather large gulp. In effect, this thread could become a repository of a kind that new "mystics" could simply chime in one adding their particular chords to the symphony of thoughts.
My second question is. "What do you think of what is termed "revelation" (in the religious context) versus "realization" in the personal context?
That ought to be enough to get the ball rolling. Let's have some fun. My last thought is though it might sound as if I am limiting discussion in this thread to a select few, and I have indeed invited about 15 people to come and take part in the discussions, but it is my hope that people in general may begin to understand that everyone is mystical to an extent and in those terms, pretty much anyone could, in theory, post away too. Got it?
"Release the hounds!"
My first question is, "The modern mystic will understand that labels are essentially meaningless, but that doesn't mean some labels may well be applied regardless of our thoughts on the matter. So, the actual question is, if you do not consider yourself to be a mystic, then why not? Have you found any other meaningful label that others may appreciate?"
Note: There is no range limit on the discussions in this thread, but I will go with the consensus opinion. If everyone feels a discussion deserves a secondary thread then we can move to that one, but my thinking is to place as much knowledge into one thread, for the average reader to digest in one rather large gulp. In effect, this thread could become a repository of a kind that new "mystics" could simply chime in one adding their particular chords to the symphony of thoughts.
My second question is. "What do you think of what is termed "revelation" (in the religious context) versus "realization" in the personal context?
That ought to be enough to get the ball rolling. Let's have some fun. My last thought is though it might sound as if I am limiting discussion in this thread to a select few, and I have indeed invited about 15 people to come and take part in the discussions, but it is my hope that people in general may begin to understand that everyone is mystical to an extent and in those terms, pretty much anyone could, in theory, post away too. Got it?
"Release the hounds!"