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Stillness of Mind

Posted on 7 July 2018 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. 😌 — Lao Tzu — STILLNESS OF MIND — That is the stargate to Infinity, and it is right where you are at this very moment. You can enter … 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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From the Head to the Heart

Posted on 8 June 2018 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

In response to a recent blog we posted, the following question was raised by Bob as a comment which he posted on 05 June 2018. QUESTION “Hello, Marc! I have a question: How do I move from understanding and thinking … Continue reading →

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Easy Does It

Posted on 5 June 2018 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

Many aspirants to higher spirituality are deceived by the erroneous teaching that you have to sweat out your enlightenment with every drop of your being and to labor intensively, exhaustively and unendingly through the spiritual journey. Spiritual teachers who promote … Continue reading →

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In a Nutshell

Posted on 1 January 2018 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

Today on this first day of the new year, we received a warm heartening message of appreciation from Kor, a visitor of our website. Here is the message. Subject Matter: Appreciation Feedback/Comment: Beautiful site and so rich with information. Thank … Continue reading →

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Accept Yourself

Posted on 23 December 2017 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

Let us end the year with acceptance starting with ourselves. “Take and accept yourself just as you are, where you are…. Let God work with your faults and limitations. Just recognize them and be with them, without trying to correct … Continue reading →

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The Tao Te Ching

Posted on 22 September 2017 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

Taoism is the mysticism that is indigenous to China. It predates Christianity by at least five hundred years in terms of its first written source. Taoist teachings are attributed to a Chinese sage called Lao Tzu. They are compiled and … 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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The “F” Word Mantra

Posted on 6 September 2017 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

Strangely enough, almost any human activity when done mindfully and with full awareness can be the subject of a centering practice. The range of it is unimaginable — from the repetitive act of scrubbing and wiping soiled dishes in the … Continue reading →