Stillpoint Contemplative Library
"The Mystical Path is the soul's journey from separation back to union. On this homeward journey we are seeking our own innermost essence, the pearl of great price that lies hidden within the heart."
The StillPoint Contemplative Library is a resource for exploring, developing and nurturing the Inner Spiritual Life.
Our focus is "Mystical Spirituality" which, simply stated, is the experience of the Divine within. Our practical goal is to live to our fullest potential by being "whole and balanced," living the full value of relative creation as well as the full value of the Infinite Being from which all life springs.
The analogy we like to use is that of the individual as a "wave" on the Ocean, living in creation with a unique individuality. Then, through the understanding and consciousness-raising techniques of Mystical Spirituality, we introduce that "wave" to its Source, the Ocean Itself. This allows the "wave" to live a life of not only power, intelligence and creativity, but also a life of love, peace, wisdom, and joy that is the nature of the Source, the Ocean, the Divine Within.
Mystical Chapters Course: Mystical Chapters Course: "A Study of the Spiritual Life."is designed for those whose busy lives do not afford them the opportunity to take time off to study the Divine Feminine (Mystical Spirituality) in a monastic setting. In fact, the Contemplative Life and practices described in the Chapters is designed to help busy householders find and understand their true selves in the core of their Being.
This is a comprehensive home study series that addresses all of the major areas of mystical spirituality and living a contemplative life. The first chapter available now is: "The Journey Begins" which contains the core principles of the six major spiritual traditions and is structured to emphasize certain points by providing detailed summaries and asking questions embedded in the text for quiet contemplation and further personal study at your leisure. This is not a correspondence course, but a journey you take privately and at your own pace.
"Spirituality is experiencing God within and around you."
"Mysticism is allowing God to live His Life through you and as you."
Blueprint of the Soul: This section describes a special type of "soul charting," using the metaphysical symbols of sacred astronomy to describe your soul's predisposition, or tendencies, to experience life. The "soul blueprint" entails very specific developmental tasks your soul has set out for itself, and describes the strengths and talents available to you to carry out the mission of self-expression and self-fulfillment. The individual consultation covers what we have come to uniquely unfold and learn from life's experiences, as well as the specific qualities that the soul brings to each incarnation.
Books and Resources: In this section we will give you recommendations about authors and teachers who can further you on your journey. Materials are reviewed and information is given as to how to order these materials. We will cover many areas of exploration, including Mystical Christianity, Sufism, Vedanta and others.
CD's: There are certain primordial or "sacred sounds" that we recommend for meditation. Here we describe each one and the effect it has on the spiritual process.
Contemplative Teachings: Over the years we have taken many of the teachings of Mystical Spirituality and put them into the form of stories. Each story articulates a principle of spiritual perspective and practical living. This section is just coming on-line and we do not expect that the majority of the essays will be posted until summer of 2008.
"Self-realization is the discovery of our True Nature beyond time and space."
StillPoint Silent Retreats: This links takes you to the website that describes the nature of the StillPoint Silent Retreats and a schedule of retreats for the upcoming year. At these retreats you learn a very simple, practical, yet extremely effective series of meditation techniques that instantly bring you to the Inner Silence. We also present the principles of Mystical Spirituality. It is truly a unique and life-changing experience.