A mystical experience in the form of a vision shared by Lola Georg.This vision was revealed during a guided meditation in a group setting.The mediation was an exercise of imaging oneself in a biblical story. In this case, the story is often titled Jesus Walks on Water. In my mind’s eye, I find myself sitting inContinue reading “Walking on Water”
Category Archives: Experiences
“Look here.”
An experience of hearing a guiding voice, shared by Viv Hawkins I was finding my job extremely difficult. I loved the mission of the organization with which I worked. The workplace setting, commute, and benefits were all pretty good. Given those factors, the compensation was acceptable. I valued almost every one of my colleagues. AndContinue reading ““Look here.””
Among Old-growth
An experience of the vast harmony of nature during self-led forest bathing, shared by Viv Hawkins. There among the old-growth redwoods of northern California. Massive. Towering. The tallest trees on this awe-inspiring planet. We had been on this trail before today. And I had been on it for some time that day. And then, outContinue reading “Among Old-growth”
Give Unto Ceaser
A mystical experience in the form of a vision shared by Lola Georg.This vision was revealed during a guided meditation in a group setting. The mediation was an exercise of imaging oneself in a biblical story. In this case, the story is often titled Render Unto Caesar. In my mind’s eye, I am sitting onContinue reading “Give Unto Ceaser”
Fireworks of Forgiveness
A mystical experience in the form of a vision shared by Lola Georg.This vision was revealed during silent meditation in a group setting. In my mind’s eye, I am walking on a path in a meadow. It is dusk and the sun is setting, creating a sky full of oranges and pinks. I feel peacefulContinue reading “Fireworks of Forgiveness”
Bottom Feeder in the Stream
A mystical experience in the form of a vision shared by Lola Georg.This vision was revealed during silent meditation in a group setting. In my mind’s eye, I see the woods on a bright, sunny day. I walk to the edge of a stream; a babbling brook that makes the sweetest music. Suddenly, I amContinue reading “Bottom Feeder in the Stream”
Zooming Way In and Out
A mystical experience during day 7 of the 10 day Vipassana meditation sit offered by volunteers in the Goenka tradition, shared by Viv Hawkins. We had been silently attending to the sensations of our body for hour upon hour every day, noticing them and observing how they changed, refraining from eye contact and speaking, exceptContinue reading “Zooming Way In and Out”
Fences on the Ocean
A mystical experience in the form of a vision shared by Lola Georg. This vision was revealed during silent meditation in a group setting. In my mind’s eye, I see an ocean, flat against the horizon. There is no land in sight. The sun is shining brilliantly. A slight breeze causes ripples to form onContinue reading “Fences on the Ocean”
A Momentous Shy Leap
An experience of moving between two understandings of sacred text and their keys to unlock the mystical, shared by Viv Hawkins. The reason I’ve written nothing yet for Mystical Friend is I’m mid-air above and between two cliffs that hold meaning for me about mysticism. On the one side, the one which once spoke instructionallyContinue reading “A Momentous Shy Leap”
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