The Mystic
Awareness of Life25 total reviews
Comment from pbomar1115
Surely, I was enlightened by this piece. For example, "From childhood, we begin hiding our inner self away. We learn to adapt and survive in the outside world." is a true statement because I practice it daily in the outside world. Not only does this statement ring true, but there are many others--along with the quotes as well.
Phillip
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Surely, I was enlightened by this piece. For example, "From childhood, we begin hiding our inner self away. We learn to adapt and survive in the outside world." is a true statement because I practice it daily in the outside world. Not only does this statement ring true, but there are many others--along with the quotes as well.
Phillip
Comment Written 10-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2017
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Thank you much...John
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You're welcome, John.
Phillip
Comment from brenda faye curtis
I am certain I've read your work before, and equally certain it was as brilliant and as eye-opening as this. I couldn't agree more that we must all recognize the holistic nature of the world we live in to see it clearly, to gain true wisdom, to be a functional part of the circle of life. Thank you for sharing this!
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I am certain I've read your work before, and equally certain it was as brilliant and as eye-opening as this. I couldn't agree more that we must all recognize the holistic nature of the world we live in to see it clearly, to gain true wisdom, to be a functional part of the circle of life. Thank you for sharing this!
Comment Written 10-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2017
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Many thanks for the kind words and stellar rating. More to come...John
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You're welcome, John!
Comment from teols2016
Very nice. I like your examples of well-known historic figures. You make it easier for someone skeptical of your points to understand what you are talking about. This is intelligently written. Well done.
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Very nice. I like your examples of well-known historic figures. You make it easier for someone skeptical of your points to understand what you are talking about. This is intelligently written. Well done.
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Comment Written 10-Oct-2017
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Thank you much...John
Comment from Nick DeMoss
Informative and well written throughout. I appreciated the quotes from various famous sources to help bolster the points being made. I would have liked to see the conclusion focus more on the role of the mystic, bringing the piece back around to its beginning.
I'm also typically not a fan of essays that begin with the sort of "Webster's Dictionary defines a blank as..." Seems to be over-done. It works well enough here, but there it may be worth considering a more compelling first paragraph to draw readers in.
Overall a strong piece, I think it certainly accomplishes the goal of explaining the role of the mystic in advancing wisdom.
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Informative and well written throughout. I appreciated the quotes from various famous sources to help bolster the points being made. I would have liked to see the conclusion focus more on the role of the mystic, bringing the piece back around to its beginning.
I'm also typically not a fan of essays that begin with the sort of "Webster's Dictionary defines a blank as..." Seems to be over-done. It works well enough here, but there it may be worth considering a more compelling first paragraph to draw readers in.
Overall a strong piece, I think it certainly accomplishes the goal of explaining the role of the mystic in advancing wisdom.
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Thanks
Comment from rama devi
I love your mystically-intelligent posts, my friend, especially since I totally agree with you and admire your ability to articulate these concepts lucidly and with conviction. Lots of superb quotes too! I suggest adding a dash before the names in the quotes (optional).
NOTES:
*"A person who seeks(,) by contemplation and self-surrender(,) to obtain unity with or absorption into the absolute
YES:
Mystics do everything they can to cultivate and maintain four primary virtues: understanding, service, compassion, and love.
*These virtues all flow into one another,(No comma) and end up merging into a perfect unity and forming one entity.
*The road to enlightenment is an arduous one, by(*but) is available to all.
Insightful and true:
That road is not one of learning something new, but rather one of discovering what was always there.
Great quote:
"Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to understanding by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each." -- Plato
Well voiced and true:
Whether or not others want to achieve Enlightenment is irrelevant to a mystic. He is simply an example and resource for those who wish to understand. He knows that there is no such thing as a permanent ego and, since the ego is the only entity that fears death, the mystic cannot harbor that fear.
* The right hemisphere receives the same energy waves and interpreting(interprets) them in terms of amplitude, thus creating the concept of size and space.
* Our understanding is limited by our ignorance(,) and our ignorance is primarily caused by our level of literacy when we attempt to communicate ideas to others.
Good ending note:
Becoming aware that we are all responsible for what we behold is the first mandatory step to enlightenment.
Almost a six, but needs a few spag fixes - since I know you usually fix those, I am taking the liberty to award a six in advance.
Superior subject and super delivery!
Bravo
Warmly, rd
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I love your mystically-intelligent posts, my friend, especially since I totally agree with you and admire your ability to articulate these concepts lucidly and with conviction. Lots of superb quotes too! I suggest adding a dash before the names in the quotes (optional).
NOTES:
*"A person who seeks(,) by contemplation and self-surrender(,) to obtain unity with or absorption into the absolute
YES:
Mystics do everything they can to cultivate and maintain four primary virtues: understanding, service, compassion, and love.
*These virtues all flow into one another,(No comma) and end up merging into a perfect unity and forming one entity.
*The road to enlightenment is an arduous one, by(*but) is available to all.
Insightful and true:
That road is not one of learning something new, but rather one of discovering what was always there.
Great quote:
"Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to understanding by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each." -- Plato
Well voiced and true:
Whether or not others want to achieve Enlightenment is irrelevant to a mystic. He is simply an example and resource for those who wish to understand. He knows that there is no such thing as a permanent ego and, since the ego is the only entity that fears death, the mystic cannot harbor that fear.
* The right hemisphere receives the same energy waves and interpreting(interprets) them in terms of amplitude, thus creating the concept of size and space.
* Our understanding is limited by our ignorance(,) and our ignorance is primarily caused by our level of literacy when we attempt to communicate ideas to others.
Good ending note:
Becoming aware that we are all responsible for what we behold is the first mandatory step to enlightenment.
Almost a six, but needs a few spag fixes - since I know you usually fix those, I am taking the liberty to award a six in advance.
Superior subject and super delivery!
Bravo
Warmly, rd
Comment Written 10-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2017
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Changes are made. Thank you for your very needed help. John
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