Unlocking the Mysteries of the Beatific Vision of God

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Knowledge of the Self

Discover the Narrow Path and Achieve Mental Equilibrium

Are you ready to embark on a spiritual journey and unlock the secrets of the mystical vision? We will explore the concept of the narrow path mentioned by Jesus in the Bible and compare it to the Buddha’s middle path. We will delve into the symbolism of the transfiguration experience

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Podcast Transcript – The Narrow Path of the Transfiguration

Unlock the secrets of the mystical vision and embark on a spiritual journey as we explore the concept of the narrow path mentioned by Jesus in the Bible. We’ll uncover the symbolism in the Transfiguration experience of Jesus and the apostles, diving into the balance between the logical and emotional

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Lessons of the Narrow Path

Exploring the Power of Manifestation and Spiritual Practices

The realm of manifestation and spiritual practices has captured the attention of many seekers, offering intriguing insights into the potential of our thoughts and intentions. In this blog post, we will delve into the mysteries of manifestation and creative thought, exploring the fascinating connection between the law of attraction, spiritual

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Podcast Transcript – What is Received from Thought Manifestation?

Discover the mysteries of manifestation and creative thought as I share my personal experiences and delve into the fascinating world of the law of attraction in this episode of the Logos of Experience and Truth podcast. Find out how these concepts differ from the miracles performed by Jesus in the

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Pop Culture and Mysticism

Hidden Dangers of Thought Manifestation: Disney’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

The Philosopher’s Stone, Disney’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Thought Manifestation Introduction Welcome to another insightful discussion where we delve into the intriguing connections between the Philosopher’s Stone, Disney’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, and the law of attraction. We will explore the hidden dangers of thought manifestation and reveal why these teachings

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Podcast Transcript – Manifestation in Disney’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Discover the symbolism in Disney’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, and the true message behind the story and its relevance to thought manifestation, the law of attraction, and creative thought gone awry. We’ll analyze the importance of achieving balance and mastery over one’s thoughts and emotions to safely harness the power of

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Pop Culture and Mysticism

Manifestation in Marvel’s Scarlet Witch and Gnostic Sophia

In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of the law of attraction has gained immense popularity. This idea of manifesting our desires through positive thinking and visualization has been widely accepted and practiced. However, it’s essential to understand the hidden dangers of the law of attraction, as seen through the character

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Podcast Transcript – Gnostic Manifestation in Marvel’s Scarlet Witch

Discover the hidden dangers of the law of attraction as we delve into the character of Marvel’s Scarlet Witch and her representation of creative thought gone awry due to the absence of her male counterpart, Vision. We’ll also connect this intriguing character study to the deeper mysteries of gender and

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Knowledge of the Self

Unveiling the True Self: Exploring the Deeper Meaning of Jesus

In this thought-provoking blog, we delve beyond the conventional understanding of Jesus as a historical and divine figure. Instead, we explore the concept of Jesus as a representation of our true selves. By examining the notion of the Logos of God and the distinction between the false self and the

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Podcast Transcript – Is Jesus Feeding the 5000 Manifestation?

In this sixth episode of our mini-series on manifestation, creative thought, and law of attraction, we examine if Jesus feeding the five thousand equates to manifestation and further the cautionary stance on exploring these mental techniques by discussing the difference in the use of the Force between the Jedi and

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Lessons of the Narrow Path

The Dangers of Misusing Manifestation and Creative Thought

In recent years, the concepts of manifestation, creative thought, law of attraction, and the secret have gained popularity, especially with the rise of self-help and personal development books. The idea behind these concepts is that our thoughts and emotions have the power to shape our reality and bring our desires

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Podcast Transcript – Manifestation Gone Wrong in Ancient Myth

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the concept of manifestation, creative thought, and the law of attraction through the lens of ancient myths. The myths of Eos and Phaeton are explored as allegories for teaching the lesson of being careful what you wish that is the underlying and never spoken

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Pop Culture and Mysticism

The Hidden Mysteries of the One Ring and Manifestation in LOTR

The Lord of the Rings, a literary masterpiece by J.R.R. Tolkien, has captured the hearts and minds of countless readers since its publication. On the surface, it is a story of good versus evil, but upon closer inspection, one can find hidden connections to mystical practices, such as manifestation, the

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Podcast Transcript – Warning Against Manifestation in LOTR

Discover the hidden connections between the Lord of the Rings and the mystical practices of manifestation, the secret, law of attraction, and creative thought in this eye-opening episode. As we examine Sauron’s relentless pursuit of the One Ring, we’ll reveal how it represents the very essence of these practices and

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Lessons of the Narrow Path

Price of Power: Spiritual Cost of the Law of Attraction

There are several books and teachings out in the world that speak of being able to manifest and create all your dreams just by thinking about them. Though the idea existed in the world of esoteric and occult teachings and practices as found in Masonic and Kabbalistic lore, the boom

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Podcast Transcript – Law of Attraction the Devil’s Seduction

In this episode, I explore the concept of creative thought and the law of attraction, questioning whether they can be used spiritually for gain. I reflect on the Devil and Yaldabaoth in the Gnostic texts, as representations of our own ego mind and whether using creative thought or the law

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Ancient Mysteries

Creative Thought, Law of Attraction, and Ancient Occult Mysteries

The concept of creative thought, also known as the law of attraction, has gained widespread popularity in recent years, thanks in part to books and movies like The Secret. In this blog post I examine the esoteric and occult history of this mysterious power and compare it to the idea

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Podcast Transcript – Is the Law of Attraction the Forbidden Fruit?

In this episode, I explore the concept of creative thought, also known as the law of attraction, and its connection to the forbidden fruit which caused humanity’s downfall. I discuss whether utilizing this power should or shouldn’t be done and the potential consequences of doing so. I also delve into

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Lessons of the Narrow Path

The Spiritual Paradox of Creative Thought and Law of Attraction

In the world of spiritual teachings, ideas such as creative thought, the law of attraction, and the secret have gained popularity in recent years. These concepts suggest that through imagination, focus, meditation, and mental exercises, one can manifest their desired life experiences. While these practices have been shown to work,

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Podcast Transcript – What is Creative Thought or Law of Attraction?

In this series of episodes, I’m diving deep into the concepts of creative thought, the law of attraction, and the secret, which are popular ideas in spiritual and mystical circles. These ideas suggest that through imagination, focus, meditation, and mental exercises, one can manifest their desired life experiences. We discuss

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Meditation and Contemplative Prayer

Unlocking the Beatific Vision: Meditation and Self-Realization

The practice of meditation has been a part of human history for centuries, and it continues to be a widely recognized and practiced technique. Despite its prevalence, the true nature of meditation remains elusive. This article seeks to explore the role of meditation in helping us unlock our understanding of

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Podcast Transcript – What Exactly Does Meditation Achieve?

In this episode, we explore the elusive nature of meditation and its role in helping us unlock our understanding of the mysteries. Despite being a widely practiced and recognized technique, it’s difficult to pin down exactly what meditation is. We discuss how meditation is

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Meditation and Contemplative Prayer

Taming the Mind and Enhancing Metal Clarity with Meditation

Are you in control of your thoughts, or are your thoughts controlling you? In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to get caught up in our daily routines and lose sight of our own thought processes. But what if we could harness the power of self-reflection and meditation

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Podcast Transcript – What Occurs in the Mind When We Meditate?

In this episode, I dive deep into the world of meditation and explore how it affects our minds. I discuss the assumptions we make about others’ thought processes and consider how meditation might influence the depth of our thinking. I also examine the challenges faced by beginners starting meditation later

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Meditation and Contemplative Prayer

Unlocking the Mysteries of Meditation: Finding Your Personal Path

Meditation is a practice that has been around for millennia, offering countless benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Despite its widespread popularity, many people still wonder if there is a correct way to meditate. In this blog post, we’ll explore the various aspects of meditation, such as time, posture,

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Podcast Transcript – Truth Defined Through Experience

In this episode, I dive into the importance of experience in defining one’s truth. Drawing from my own personal experiences, as well as those of others, I explore the transformative power of mystical and religious visions. I also discuss the significance of spiritual practices and rituals in shaping our neural

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Podcast Transcript – Practical Use of Belief

In this episode, we dive into the practical uses of belief, going beyond just religious or spiritual aspects. We explore how belief plays a significant role in goal setting and envisioning the future, using historical examples like ancient cave paintings and the construction of the Egyptian pyramids. We also discuss

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Podcast Transcript – What Does Beatific Vision Look Like?

In this thought-provoking episode, I dive into the mysteries of the Beatific Vision, its connection to mystical experiences in Christianity, and its presence in various forms of art, architecture, and religious texts. Inspired by the Doctor Strange movie,

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Podcast Transcript – Mysteries Once the Possession of the Elite

If the deeper wisdom of the mysteries were once the possession of the elite, what about these types of teachings that were so guarded and valued? Why did different teachers say not to toss pearls before swine? This episode dives deeper into the idea of the mysteries and what they

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Podcast Transcript – What Does Unlocking the Mysteries Mean?

The Ancient Mysteries aimed to give people an experience that validated the Mysteries for them. In today’s language, this would mean unlocking or liberating the mind from any constraints that it may have, whether they are aware of them or not. This is following the narrow path that leads one

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Podcast Transcript – What Is Logos?

I provided an episode in Season 1 on the Logos of God, and this is a shorter refresher on the concept. I say the word at the beginning of each episode, and it deserves time spent defining and explaining what it is and what I’m referring to. In my mind,

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Podcast Transcript – What Exactly Are The Mysteries?

This episode continues the previous discussion on what the mysteries are. It further defines the mysteries, their ancient and continued purpose within the mind and soul of an individual and compares a bit the similarities between the ancient, Christian, and Eastern traditions and the goal of the mysteries.

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Podcast Transcript – What Are the Mysteries?

The Mysteries have been taught for thousands of years yet in today’s modern age of unlimited information they’ve become less understood than ever before. This episode examines what the Mysteries are and why they are beneficial for a person to study and understand.

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Podcast Transcript – Podcast Restart

This episode restarts the podcast with a new shorter, streamlined episode format. I will be focusing on a single subject per episode that will make the dense material surrounding the mysteries and mysticism more accessible.

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Podcast Transcript – Season Three Trailer

This trailer for Season Three of the Logos of Experience and Truth Podcast sets the stage for the upcoming 40+ episodes that will tackle the many and varied subjects surrounding the Mysteries and Mysticism.

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Podcast Transcript – The Path of the Mystic

As I’ve shared repeatedly during this season of podcasts, when an idea strikes a chord in me, I tend to take it to the ultimate of extremes. It’s just the way that I am. As irrational as it was to shelve my book as some sort of sacrifice to God,

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Podcast Transcript -Spiritual Contraction and Growth

As an American, just reading the word contraction in the title of this episode makes me twitch a bit. We don’t like contraction, we like expansion and growth and reaching new heights. But as I expressed in a previous episode through the comparison found in the study of expertise, without

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Podcast Transcript – Dreams and Dream Experiences

In this episode we will continue where we left off last time and explore the realm of dreams and their import or non-import spiritually. I know in modern times there are many sects, especially in Christianity, that frown upon dream interpretation, which is rather strange since it was an essential

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Podcast Transcript – Experiencing the Mystery

I will apologize ahead of time and state that I don’t know where to begin this episode. So many things occurred and continued to occur that though I have all my notes of each of these experiences, none of them have dates, so my mind is search . . .

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Podcast Transcript – The Conscious Spiritual Journey

If you’re catching the rhythm of this season of the podcast, it’s very sequential. I spent a great deal of time plotting out my database of spiritual journal writing and note taking in a sequential manner with these eventual podcast e . . .

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Podcast Transcript – Remembering the Ignored Signs

Just as the previous episode, this is a disclaimer that if you have not listened to the first two episodes of Season 2, episodes eleven and twelve, I highly recommend you listen to them before proceeding forward with this episode or t . . .

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Podcast Transcript – The Death Experience

If you have not listened to the first episode of this season, episode number 11, please do so before proceeding forward as this episode will not make much sense if you haven’t listened to the previous one. Let’s get right into it. Time skipped a . . .

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Podcast Transcript – Descent into Hell

After a general overview of the mysteries, highlights of the various mystical experiences that I have experienced or undergone; however you wish to view it, a detailed description of my mystical ascension experience in the first episode . . .

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Podcast Transcript – Season Two Trailer

This is a brief trailer that contains a summary of the topics discussed in the upcoming ten episodes of the second season of the Logos of Experience and Truth Podcast.

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Podcast Transcript – Season One Summary

This is a detailed summary of the ten episodes found in Season One of the Logos of Experience and Truth Podcast. It provides an outline of the key points within each of these initial very long and dense episodes where I routinely found myself rambling and going on tangents.

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Podcast Transcript – Season One Trailer

This brief recording provides a trailer of the topics discussed in the first season of the podcast along with a foreshadow regarding improvements in the following seasons after learning how to podcast more effectively.

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Synchronicity or Probability?

Synchronicity or Probability? Second Event

The awareness of possible synchronous events never ceases once they’ve been seen and contemplated. Here is an example of the briefest of moments between father and daughter and yet layered with depth of experience and synchronicity.

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Synchronicity or Probability?

Synchronicity or Probability? First Event

Explores the finer details of synchronicity and what differentiates a synchronous event versus probable cause. Real life example of the experience possibly occurring and the types of questions one should ask themselves to confirm if the event is synchronous or not.

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Definition and Observations

What is Synchronicity?

You know you’re experiencing Synchronicity if having now searched for what it is and means, you’ve been brought to this post in a Google search and as you’re reading these very words are wondering if you were meant to find this post and click and read it. Not just because

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Podcast Transcript – Fertile Soil

Not knowing whether or not I was going to continue in this podcasting experiment, I make my plea for the listener to heed the call from deep within to do as the Prophets of old have always beckoned and turn back to God if the first nine episodes have yet

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Podcast Transcript – Pascal’s Wager

Having now run the gamut of what is and is not self or truth, I use the old ways of summarizing all that has been spoken so far in an effort to convince the listener or reader on the reasonableness of belief in at least the self, utilizing Pascal’s Wager

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Podcast Transcript – Truth or Fiction

Utilizing the knowledge of the true versus false self that summarized the previous four episodes, this episode uses the same analogy to compare things we perceive as truth versus fiction found in one’s objective and subjective mental capacities.

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Podcast Transcript – The Self and Not Self

With every idea of Self having been compared in the previous three episodes, the focus in this episode is in how to use that knowledge to distinguish between the true and false within, or what is also known as the worldly mind or the mind that dwells in the Kingdom

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Podcast Transcript – The Image of God

With the self of both God and Human dissected, the interplay and exchange or meeting point between the two is discussed using the Biblical idea of man made in the image of God.

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Podcast Transcript – The Logos of God

With the previous episode’s dissection of our own self complete, this episode eventually gets into dissecting what the Christ, the Logos, the Self of God is as well.

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Podcast Transcript – The Indescribability of God

This episode begins a four-part examination into what the mysteries and the mystics teach is God, or at least where to find God within the bowels of one’s own consciousness, followed by the slow tearing apart of what is called the Self.

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Podcast Transcript – Beatific Vision and Stages

Though the Logos of Experience and Truth Podcast discusses many different teachings on mysticism and the mysteries, this episode spends time outlining the Beatific Vision and reading directly from the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a way of creating a baseline for what the mystical experience is all about.

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Podcast Updates Season 1

Podcast Update – Light as a Particle or Wave

Why is light sometimes a particle and sometimes a wave? Does Nature determine what we observe or does our mind? Do we determine what we see in our own mind? Does truth occur in our objectivity or subjectivity?

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Definition and Observations

Vibration Returns

The occult concept of Vibration is one that attempts to speak scientifically about the macrocosm. I will speak about the experience of Vibration within the microcosm of the human being as being physical sensations and most importantly a sound that occurs when entering into the true mystical experience.

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Synchronous Events

Ithaca and Utica NY

The experience of synchronicity is bizarre and can sometimes arise in the strangest of places. Being aware is the key to seeing these congruent events occur and coming across the names of Ithaca and Utica in the same day may point to an experience of synchronicity.

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The Beatific Vision Itself

Common Sense Regarding the Vision

The Vision in a mystical experience is the goal of mysticism. But why does the pattern and symbol of the Beatific Vision appear in popular culture?

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