Tag Archives: mysticism

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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The Moment of Awakened Awareness

Posted on 8 September 2018 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

The ineffable, unmanifest, undifferentiated Consciousness, that journeys to the universe of its manifestations through its mirror-mind, individuates infinitely as the Self. Is is this Self as the subject knower that becomes increasingly aware in the manifest dimension of object forms … 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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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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The Mystery That Gives of Itself

Posted on 28 May 2018 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

“The spiritual journey is a process that happens to us. We don’t do it. The Mystery unfolds of itself. The Christian mystical tradition is a process that is appropriate for those devoting themselves to seeking the Mystery that is at … 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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Misunderstanding Gnosticism

Posted on 24 March 2018 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

The video below is a presentation published at YouTube by Dr. Ryan M. Reeves, Assistant Professor of Historical Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, on the subject of “gnosticism.” It is titled Gnosticism and the Early Church. [Acknowledgment to Ryan Reeves … Continue reading →

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Bring Him Home

Posted on 11 January 2018 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

God literally brings you home to Itself in consciousness, in your inner realization of oneness with God, in God — the realization of the Christ-Truth of your Being and Self. May the New Year be a fulfillment of this realization. … 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 →