Amarjah's Muses -Myth, Mysticism & Meaning
Mysticism
Mysticism pursues communes, identitifies, or is consciously aware of an ultimate reality, divinity, spiritual truth, or God through direct experience, intuition, instinct or insight. 
William James, psychologist and philosopher, identified four general characteristics of mystical experiences:
1. Ineffability, Mystical states are more feeling than
intellect, subtle shaded with fine nuances that are difficult to convey in their import and grandeur to another. Consequently, much mystical literature is filled with paradoxes and symbolism.
2. Noetic quality, Mystical experiences are states of knowledge, insight, awareness, revelation, and illumination beyond the grasp of the intellect. There is awareness of unity with the Absolute, of immorality of the soul, of great truths. Time and space are transcended.
3. Transiency, mystical experiences are fleeting in linear time, though they seem to be eternal. Most last a few seconds, some perhaps up to ten minutes. It is rare to sustain a mystical state for more than a half-hour, or perhaps one to two hours at best.
4. Passivity, The individual feels swept up and held by a superior power. There may be a sensation of separation from bodily consciousness.
Mystical experiences vary in intensity. In their simplest form, a sudden burst of intelligence or insight results in an aha! moment.
The state of mysticism is being aware of the "cosmic consciousness," or being aware of the consciousness of the cosmos and of the life and order of the universe.
May It Be
Alex Grey Art with music by Tool
Into the Mystic
Amarjah Wisdom School
Many circle the mountain examining the various paths without ever making the climb. We offer seminars, consultations, and support networks in the spiritual quest for awakening. We are not affiliated with organized religions as the truth is the same when viewed from the mountain summit regardless of the path to reach it.
The evolution of consciousness has brought us here - to remind of us of who we are and our purpose here. We are seekers who embrace skepticism, acceptance and the strength in unity. We are greater than the sum of the parts in a greater spiritual work.
Namasté = the light of the divine within me honors the light of the divine within you.