The Contemplative Path
Part 1. What is it? Contemplatives of various traditions, including Jewish, Christian and Buddhist, as well as clinicians, academics and lay people, talk about their contemplative life. Contemplative practices often involve a systematic form of training of the mind, as is done in meditation. It often refers to a particular form of observation in which […]
Unconsious Mind
Sister Ilia Delio, Dr, Philip Clayton, George Gantz, Dean Radin, Dr. Ted Peters and Dr. Frank Heile talk about the nature of the unconscious mind; the subconscious mind and the collective unconscious, and how they relate to ideas about cosmic consciousness and the world soul.
Universal Oneness
Various scientists, philosophers and theologians discuss the idea that all things originate from one source — a comprehensive and nameless unified oneness that is entirely whole and complete.
Élan vital
Élan vital, the idea of vitalism, or that everything is alive, everything is conscious, is discussed by various experts in physics, philosophy and theology.
Uncertainty and Human Perception
Experts in the fields of conscientiousness, theology and science discuss Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle and how it affects free will and human consciousness.
Role of the Observer in the Physical World
Human Consciousness and the Cosmos In this series we will examine the influence of the findings of quantum mechanics on our understanding of the physical world, in terms of its fascinating and complex implications about the very nature of human existence. Part 1. The Role of the Observer in the Physical World In physics, the […]
Pilgrimage Introduction
We took a pilgrimage to the Holy Land during May this year. We were 36 pilgrims in a bus, plus our guide Iyad Qumri, and our spiritual leader Mark Stanger.
The Carillon at Grace Cathedral
The Grace Cathedral carillon can be heard throughout the community, commemorating joyful events and tolling to mark local and national tragedies. Members of the Grace Cathedral guild of carillonneurs talk about their carillon ministry, and about the history and the purpose of the bells.
A Hunger for Wholeness
Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD, Franciscan Sister from Washington, DC, American theologian and prolific author, talks about our need to create an interior universe, in an introduction to her new book, A Hunger for Wholeness: On Soul, Space and Transcendence.
Real Magic
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and a Guide to the Secret Power of the Universe. Dean Radin, the chief scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS,) turns a critical eye toward such practices as telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition and psychokinesis. Are such powers really possible? Science says yes. According to noted scientist and bestselling author of […]
The Nature of Consciousness
Dean Radin, chief scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, explains his theories of Consciousness.
What is God?
George Gantz is a writer and philosopher who is interested in mathematics, science, philosophy and theology. He hosts the blog Spiral Inquiry at www.spiralinquiry.org, which focuses on science, faith and philosophy.
What is the Nature of God?
Phillip Clayton, author, professor of theology and philosopher, discusses the nature of God.
Frank Heile-Spirituality Explained
Frank explains his model of three agent consciousness of the brain and how it relates to spirituality. More information about this model of consciousness that explains spirituality can be found on Frank’s website: https://spiritualityexplained.com/
An Interview with Nancy Abrams
Nancy Abrams discusses her new book” A GOD THAT COULD BE REAL- Spirituality, Science, and the Future of our Planet.
God and Love (12)
One of the foundations of mysticism is the idea that there is one mind or one divine essence or God, by whatever name it is called. The divine presence exists in unity and longs to know itself. From God’s longing to know itself, creation began. The divine essence dreams the dream of life or the […]
Magic and Miracles (11)
Generally Western culture is grounded in scientific fact, in which things are only real if you can see, study, or examine them, or if they are verifiable by others. From a spiritual point of view there are many things we don’t understand about our universe and reality. The things we don’t understand appear to us […]
Spiritual Pilgrimage and Mystical Path (10)
A spiritual pilgrimage is a mystic quest for the hidden treasure. Pilgrims on this mystic quest are not actually traveling to an outward destination but rather they are journeying along the mystical path in search their own spiritual center. Spiritual pilgrimages can help pilgrims refocus their faith. Their purpose is to open themselves to a […]
Mysticism and Death (9)
Physical death is the mystical experience we will all have and it can be seen as being as sacred as physical birth. Death brings a release from our dualistic life, taking us into a new form of existence. Mysticism regards this transformation as one of the most sacred and elevating experiences we will ever have, […]
What is Awakening or Enlightenment? (8)
Mystical awakening can occur when something happens that makes us realize that there is a larger mystery of existence than we had thought. This mystical experience can be like awakening from a dream, and you are suddenly able to see life in a completely different way. People awaken to see the inner truth and higher […]
Mystical Awakening Through Prayer (7)
Prayer is an important part of the spiritual practice which can lead to a mystical awakening. From a mystical standpoint the intention of prayer is the intention of achieving a mystical awakening in which our consciousness achieves union with the divine consciousness. This union is the same for all people communing through their mystical awakening […]