If you’re new to The Mystical One, welcome! The mission of this blog is to inspire and connect with others on the spiritual journey. And if it makes someone laugh from time to time, even better! For more information start here. A common struggle …
Read MoreOvercoming Self Pity: Focus Your Energy Forward
A friend told me that she’d complained to her dad about how sad she felt after a breakup. And he said, without emotion, “You just get over it and move on.” We cracked up, because this epitomizes the way we …
Read MoreLovingkindness – The Way to Peace and Connection
Lovingkindness meditation. During this meditation you conjure an image of various people and wish them and yourself peace and all good things.
Read MoreJesus, Divorce and Eternal Life (oh my!)
There are three facts about Jesus that scholars and historians accept. One, he was indeed an historical figure. Two, he was, in fact, crucified for being a political threat. And three, he hated divorce. Hated it. I’m not a biblical scholar, but my understanding is that …
Read MoreMany Paths to One Destination
Welcome! If you’re new to The Mystical One, start here and then here!When I was six years old, I met my stepmother who introduced me to Catholicism. I was mesmerized by the chanting and bell ringing and thrilled to meet people who believed in …
Read MoreIntroduction to The Mystical One
Still, my ego grew just like everyone else’s does, and I developed mental afflictions and coping mechanisms consistent with a childhood characterized by profound aloneness, a feeling that I wasn’t very important to anyone, domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Read MoreTips to Begin a Spiritual Practice
Welcome! If you’re new to The Mystical One, start here and then here! At the end of my 8-week journey (which is the subject of my ebook memoir) I knew I wanted to maintain a daily spiritual …
Read MoreWelcome to the Mystical One
While I have always had faith, I’ve never had peace. My whole life I felt a strong connection to a higher power greater than myself and simultaneously disconnected from other people. I admired people who demonstrate perfect love toward others – people like Mother …
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