We live in a time of crisis and opportunity. Despite anxiety, there's hope. Our Western culture, including Christians, is re-embracing nonduality, recognizing God's immanence and the Spirit's dynamism in our reality. Mystical consciousness broadens perspectives, aiding solutions to injustices. In our modern world, mystic insight is not just relevant but essential for higher consciousness and compassion. Contemplation reveals the unitive Spirit, fostering forgiveness and compassion even for enemies. Mystics, with their depth of love and suffering, teach us peace amidst life's trials. By integrating their wisdom, we cultivate open-heartedness and recognize the mystical in the ordinary. Embracing mystic teachings, we find a path to divine connection and compassion for all.
May we, in the midst of crisis and opportunity,
find hope and strength as we embrace the wisdom of mystics,
cultivating compassion and open-heartedness in our journey
towards divine connection and unity with all beings.
(adapted from: Richard Rohr, The Need for Mysticism; What the Mystics Know)