Ken’s Introduction
From Journey with a Modern Mystic written by Rev. Dr. David Kenneth Wheaton Ph.D. © Rev. Dr. David Kenneth Wheaton Ph.D.
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Ken Introduces Jodi
Rev. Dr. David Kenneth Wheaton Ph.D. introduces Jodi Behan. From Journey with a Modern Mystic written by Rev. Dr. David Kenneth Wheaton Ph.D. © Rev. Dr. David Kenneth Wheaton Ph.D.
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Jodi’s Introduction
Welcome to Journeywithamodernmystic.com I’m Jodi; I have created this website. I am an associate of Kens; he is the author of Journey with a Modern Mystic. I will be reading parts of the Journey for you. Journey with a Modern Mystic is an interactive journal; it is a tool for your …
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Growth
The theme of the morning walk was growth. Growth is defined as “an increase or expansion”. For the mystic, the internal spiritual principles of awareness are the expanding potential of the Divine mystery. They work as a dynamic expression in the conscious awareness of the mystic. For the human being …
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Message Messenger
The theme of the walk was message/messenger. A message is any means ;If that communicates. A messenger is anything that brings the message. Both Western and Eastern religions emphasize the messenger and the message is held sacred. This is an illusion of the true meaning of sacred as it relates …
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Pleasure
The theme of the walk was pleasure, which usually means “to feel pleased or satisfied”. For a mystic, the word pleasure is not a contextual word. Pleasure is a quality of the Divine mystery and a spiritual principle that is universal. It is, therefore, an internal spiritual principle. We are …
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Servant
Theme of morning walk is the word servant. The word servant, as with any other words we have studied on this journey, has different meanings depending on the context in which the word is found. For the mystic. the internal spiritual principle of the term servant is the universal condition of …
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Sacred
The theme of the morning walk was sacred. The term sacred means something that is held in high esteem. The term shares the same function as the term worship. It is an external term as viewed from an internal state. Those who are spiritually conscious and working from internal awareness, …
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Presence
The word for today is presence. Presence is a word that is difficult to define in relation to the internal awareness of a mystic. The force of presence is recognized by others in the external world. It is another principle of spiritual awareness. Presence is recognized by others when they are …
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Power of Words
The theme of the day was the power of words. Words have power.Underneath words are attitudes. Attitudes are how we feel and how we live. We express attitudes in words. An attitude is energy structure with verbal tones. If you have the attitude that you are a failure and continue to …
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Endurance
Theme of the walk is the word endurance. The word endurance has many different connotations depending upon the context and the use of the word in various cultures. Endurance for the mystic, as an internal state of spiritual reality, has nothing to do with racing. training, stamina, or physical strength. …
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Savior
The theme of the walk was Savior. The root word for Savior is the same root we use for a healing ointment and is the notion of being liberated or saved from certain wounding events and circumstances that exist in the external world. Throughout the history of man’s conscious development, …
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Praise
The theme of the morning walk was the world praise. Praise means to place a worth on. The term is generally used in context with the external world. This is especially true in religion. We give praise to God who has blessed us. The linear human mind, being mainly an …
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Strength
The theme of this walk was strength. The meaning of the term strength depends on the context in which the word is found. The context I choose to use is “to support” or “frm up”. Strength is different from power. The meaning of the word power in the English language …
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Solitude
The theme of today’s walk was solitude. The tern solitude has many implications for a person who is seeking deeper spiritual consciousness awareness. All of the great religious traditions, in one fashion or another, haven’t addressed the issue of solitude. It is in solitude that a person must confront the issues …
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Surrender
The theme of the early morning walk was surrender. The purpose of surrender is to learn how to be in the Now. Time is an illusion; it is another content of the mind. Mind clutter is an illusion invented to keep us from the experience of “Nada”. Nada is the …
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Truth and Righteousness
The themes of these morning walks were truth and righteousness. Truth is a word that has a variety of meanings depending on the context in which the word is used. There is factual truth (the date of one’s birth). There is scientific proof (the Law of Gravity). There is experiential truth …
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Worship
The theme of morning walk was worship. The meaning of the word worship is “to bow down.” This is the first word in which the subjective ~ conscious spiritual awareness comes into contact with the objective world of illusion. In a co-creative reality, the function of worship is to bow …
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Kindness
While on my walk to the site and my during my time in the labyrinth, I focused on the spiritual value of kindness. This led to a deeper understanding of the nature of energy. Energy is the Universe and it manifests as the world we know. It is talked about and …
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Integrity
The theme of the morning walk was integrity. Integrity is a word that deals with morals. Morals have a number of cultural implications. Some cultures have morals that we in the United States would consider immoral. For instance, if your sister was raped in the Middle East it is a moral …
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Yes! Finally a network that feels like home, and amongst true friends. A place you can be who you really are. A place you can meet others who share the spiritual journey. A place you could meet a partner, or that dear friend. Really this is about interacting with someone who is more on the same page. Our experiences are all as unique as a snowflake; no two paths are identical. And here you might find someone learning a lesson very similar to what your own. We are all here, on this 'nuthouse, insane asylum of a planet' (as one of my dear and very wise friend puts it) to learn lessons, so let it be joyous and pleasurable in the process, I say. This website has been created for your spiritual journey. So cheers to sharing your experiences both spiritual and of the Journey with a Modern Mystic material AND cheers to spiritual connections! If you have any questions feel free to contact me. I am here to interact with any spiritual experiences you'd like to share or questions involving Journey with a Modern Mystic. Love, and compassion to all. Peaceful sharing. —Jodi