For Christians everywhere Easter is the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians interpret this literally, and this ability of Jesus to rise from the dead sets him apart from the rest of humanity. It’s a glorious story of hope and the fulfillment of the promise …
Read MoreThe Fascinating Life of J. Krishnamurti
Welcome to The Mystical One! If this is your first visit, start here for more information and download the ebook that inspired this blog here. I had heard of J. Krishnamurti over the years – read many lovely quotations by him and heard snippets of his …
Read MoreUnity in Diversity: Recognizing the One in the Many
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 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 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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