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Is Man Manufacturing Consciousness?

Posted on 19 August 2015 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

I came across the following neuroscience news item at The Guardian earlier today. Not only is the article fascinating breaking science news, it also raises quite intriguing philosophical, moral, metaphysical and spiritual questions that touch on the subjects of … Continue reading →

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Why Meditate?

Posted on 27 May 2015 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

Why should we practice contemplation or meditation? “As revealed in Scripture, God is in the “still small voice,” and so the only form of true prayer is the inner listening ear. It is for this reason that the most … 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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What Is Consciousness?

Posted on 14 July 2013 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

In November of last year, I posted a blog about an interesting program on consciousness produced by Wisconsin’s public radio: “Mind and Brain: “Why Consciousness” on Public Radio.” The same TTBOOK program was repeated today over public radio. I … Continue reading →

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Mind and Brain: “Why Consciousness” on Public Radio

Posted on 4 November 2012 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

I recently reported about the quantum theory of consciousness in our recent post “Has Science Discovered the Soul?” here at The Mystical Path. Then I came across the Mind and Brain episode of the PRI public radio program “To … Continue reading →

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The REAL 12-Step Program to Spiritual Recovery

Posted on 11 August 2012 by Marc of Contemplative Pathways

I came across a recent post at The Huffington Post, titled “The Untethered Soul: Twelve-Step Guide to Spiritual Awakening,” by Michael Singer. The post is about twelve steps to Self-realization. I believe the twelve steps outlined there constitute the … Continue reading →