In this book, Jon Mundy explores the tenets of mysticism and the teachings of A Course in Miracles, a book now regarded as a modern spiritual classic. Mysticism is the core of all true religions, and its teachings offer a way, or a path, to living in harmony with the Divine. The Course offers deep insight into the workings of the mind. When studied together, they provide spiritual awakening, clarity, and understanding.
Both informative and inspirational, A Course in Mysticism and Miracles can motivate us to do the work required to develop a contemplative life. Its insights reveal that peace is available to us all.
Author(s): Jon Mundy
Year: 2018
Language: English
Pages: 223
Tags: Theology; Psychology; Spirit Writing; Channelling; ACIM;Course in Miracles; Manual; Workbook; Prayer; Helen Schucman; Jesus; Scribe; Medium; Messages; William Thetford; Spiritual Growth; New Age Spirituality; Love; Fear; Illusion; Time;
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Preface
About A Course in Miracles
Reference Key
Acknowledgments
Introduction :: Why Mysticism and Miracles?
A Little Background
Mysticism and the Ego
The True Mystic
PART I: The Mystical Path
Chapter 1: Mysticism and Miracles
What Mysticism Is Not
Ignitiation
Chapter 2: The Infinite Infant
Amazement and Imagination
Child of Nature, Child of God
Chapter 3: Mystical Moments and Holy Instants
Intuition and Insight
Atonement
Dreaming
Chapter 4: Modern Mysticism
Mysticism as Perennial Philosophy
Chapter 5: Mysticism and Traditional Religion
Rules, Regulations, and Freedom
City with No Gate
Chapter 6: Mysticism as a Journey
Reality as Parable
Individuation and the Mystic Journey
The Pilgrim's Progress
PART II: The Path of Miracles
Chapter 7: The Miracle of Purification
Solitude and Silence
Chapter 8: The Miracle of Ineffability
Beyond Words
Who Wants to Know?
The Decision-Maker
Vision, Revelation, and Wisdom
Chapter 9: The Miracle of Disillusionment
Ego Thoughts
Real Thoughts
Seeing Is Believing
Chapter 10: The Miracle of Surrender
Zhao's Story
Thoughts on Zhao
Chapter 11: The Miracle of Suffering
Implosion
The Wanting Creature
Hubris and Nemesis
Chapter 12: The Miracle of Silence
Conversing with God
The Power of Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Chapter 13: The Miracle of Work
The Alchemy of Work
Commitment
PART III: The Miracle of Mysticism
Chapter 14: The End of the Body
The Ego's Chosen Home
The Ego and the Body
Spirit and the Body
The Attraction of God
Chapter 15: The End of Time
Time and Relativity
Guilt and Fear
The Ever-Present Presence
Chapter 16: The End of the World
Dreaming the World
Worlds within Worlds
Mind as the Matrix of Matter
Reading the World Right
Chapter 17: The End of the Ego
Good News
We Are So There!
Matter Doesn't Matter
PART IV: Mysticism in a World of Miracles
Chapter 18: Mysticism and Mortality
The Death of the Body
Chapter 19: Mysticism and Monism
The Problem of Evil
Oceanic Consciousness
Chapter 20: Mysticism and Synchronicity
God's Plan for Salvation—GPS
Chapter 21: Mysticism and Paradox
Beyond Reason
Upside Down and Inside Out
Chapter 22: Mysticism and Art
Mystic Poets
Music and Mathematics
Chapter 23: Mysticism and Ecstasy
Sacred Sight
The Voice for God
Outside In
Chapter 24: Mysticism and Nature
Sacred Places
Chapter 25: Mysticism and Enlightenment
Stop, Look, and Listen!
A Rest Most Busy
Awe and Wonder
Conclusion: Walking the Mystical Path
Alphabetical Index of Mystics, Masters, Sages, Saints—and Just Regular Folk
Bibliography
About the Author
To Our Readers
