Each of us is called to be a special kind of mystic when we are formed in the womb in the Divine Image. Mystics seek to conform to the Divine Image from womb to tomb, for as the Indian Sufi Kabir sang, What hope of cutting loose after one's death The noose stifling heaven in every breath? As now, so shall be - seek liberation In Life, or be interred in illusion! This compilation of prose and mystical poetry draws upon the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, a mystic who is revered as a rabbi in Judaism, messiah in Christianity, prophet in Islam, bodhisattva in Buddhism and a wise and compassionate teacher and healer in secular settings. References from several faith traditions are included throughout to emphasize the shared wisdom and spiritual heritage of humanity. Through these reflections, we explore the relationship and reciprocity of life-forms on the Tree of Life. We aim to foster harmony and healing among and across various form-branches. We seek to find common ground on universal themes, as well as unique expressions within our own secular and faith traditions. Hopefully these reflections will prompt us to conduct our own experiments on mystical universals in ways that are congruent and consonant with our primary language of Spirit Matters.
Each of us is called to be a special kind of mystic when we are formed in the womb in the Divine Image. Mystics seek to conform to the Divine Image from womb to tomb, for as the Indian Sufi Kabir sang, What hope of cutting loose after one's death The noose stifling heaven in every breath? As now, so shall be - seek liberation In Life, or be interred in illusion! This compilation of prose and mystical poetry draws upon the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, a mystic who is revered as a rabbi in Judaism, messiah in Christianity, prophet in Islam, bodhisattva in Buddhism and a wise and compassionate teacher and healer in secular settings. References from several faith traditions are included throughout to emphasize the shared wisdom and spiritual heritage of humanity. Through these reflections, we explore the relationship and reciprocity of life-forms on the Tree of Life. We aim to foster harmony and healing among and across various form-branches. We seek to find common ground on universal themes, as well as unique expressions within our own secular and faith traditions. Hopefully these reflections will prompt us to conduct our own experiments on mystical universals in ways that are congruent and consonant with our primary language of Spirit Matters.
