Audio version read by Rev. Steven Lane Taylor, B.Msc.“Souls of Beauty Dwelling Amongst Us” Idealists dream of a perfect world—a world of peace and harmony, where all reflects the beauty of Divine life. Can such a world of beauty be contemplated as a possibility? Mystical awareness knows that what may seem to be idealistic wanderings […]
Rituals—Until God Fills the Void that Never Was
Audio version read by Rev. Steven Lane Taylor, B.Msc.“Rituals—Until God Fills the Void that Never Was” Since the beginning of recorded time, various religious and spiritual groups have engaged in rituals. To many, rituals form some sort of bridge between themselves and the Divine, or God. From very simple people living meagerly in huts to […]
Readiness for Mystical Freedom
Audio version read by Rev. Steven Lane Taylor, B.Msc.“Readiness for Mystical Freedom” The Christ Mind that was in Jesus spoke the words, “And you shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall set you free.” These words have been subject to many scholarly, theological interpretations, but they are truly revealed through mystical awareness. That Truth is that there […]
The Jesus Complex—or Claims to Be Jesus—Mystically Understood
Audio version read by Rev. Steven Lane Taylor, B.Msc.“The Jesus Complex—or Claims to Be Jesus—Mystically Understood” Uncertainty, war, fear, confusion, ill health, loneliness—these are just a few of the reasons people often welcome someone who might claim to be Jesus in the physical flesh. The Christ Mind that was in Jesus warned that there would […]
Yin and Yang—Its Mystical Power and Presence in and beyond Physical Life
Audio version read by Rev. Steven Lane Taylor, B.Msc. “Yin and Yang—Its Mystical Power and Presence in and beyond Physical Life” Yin and yang is you—it’s me—it’s everyone. It is one of the most profound communication symbols of mystical reality upon which the whole of existence exists: it can demonstrate a healing goal sought after […]
Why Life? The Purpose of It All
Audio version read by Rev. Steven Lane Taylor, B.Msc.“Why Life? The Purpose of It All” What’s the meaning . . . the purpose to it all? With the exception of philosophers, theologians, and a few deep thinkers, most people live their lives without questioning—why? Be it ever so briefly, why does tend to surface in […]
The Effectiveness and Non-Effectiveness of Spiritual Practices
Audio version read by Rev. Steven Lane Taylor, B.Msc.“The Effectiveness and Non-Effectiveness of Spiritual Practices” Do prayers, visualizations, affirmations or other spiritual practices really work, or if they only work sometimes, why? This question is repeatedly asked by many—by those who ask for prayer, and by those who pray or use some other spiritual practice […]