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Joel S. Goldsmith, Mystic and Writer

Posted on 17 September 2018 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

The New York Times Dateline: June 18, 1964, Page 35 From the 1964 Archives. Joel S. Goldsmith of Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, a writer and lecturer on mysticism, died yesterday in London, where he had gone recently on a lecture tour. … Continue reading →

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Develop Your Awareness of God-Presence

Posted on 17 June 2018 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

Whether for the purpose of a contemplation sitting or at any other time, remember to acknowledge, invoke and invite the Spirit of God within you to come forth from within to fill your awareness and life with the experience of … Continue reading →

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Why Bother with Self-Realization?

Posted on 12 June 2018 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

Responding to a recently posted blog, Stephen messaged us the following three wonderful questions. QUESTION NO. 1 Since God has always been and will always be the Perfect Absolute Infinite Consciousness and this has never been and will never be … Continue reading →

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True Withinness

Posted on 8 April 2018 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

This class lecture by Joel S. Goldsmith is a profound talk about our relationship of oneness with God, on why we study and contemplate scripture passages and mystical writings by teachers and mystics, how to contemplate the mystical (Truth) principles … Continue reading →

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A Contemplative Conversation

Posted on 17 September 2017 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

The following is a compilation of dialogues I had with someone over the recent weeks. The compilation was made by that person, who decided to put together the substantive portions of the spiritual conversations we had. In his own words: … Continue reading →

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Meditate Thru, a Step at a Time

Posted on 10 September 2017 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

You can take baby steps or grab little snack bites of spiritual morsels and refreshment frequently throughout your day by practicing the presence of God, especially if you are a newbie or beginner to meditation. (We recommend a book by … Continue reading →

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Persistence on the Path

Posted on 26 July 2015 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

(Note: Start playback of the following SoundCloud audio file before you begin to read the blog.) Persevere on the mystical path of life. Practice makes perfect: Persist with your spiritual practice. Your spiritual practice is the expression of your devotion … Continue reading →

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The Journey of Awakening to Mystical Oneness

Posted on 5 May 2015 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

Awakening to Mystical Oneness Note: Play back the above music video, and then continue reading below with the music playing in the background. When you awaken to Oneness and personally experience the absolute reality that God is within you as your … Continue reading →

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The Battle Is Not Yours

Posted on 8 October 2014 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

Here is a short but powerful piece that was recently posted on a Facebook page for Joel Goldsmith. It highlights very valid spiritual principles which he directly addresses and discusses wonderfully. Your spiritual unfoldment will be tremendously advanced as … Continue reading →

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Meditating the Presence (JSG)

Posted on 17 July 2014 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

This is a very good guided meditation (on audio) led by Joel S. Goldsmith, on the subject of practicing or contemplating the presence of God. I have used this particular meditation for years, and I have found it highly effective … Continue reading →