Mystics on Nairaland

Fraternal greetings to all students of mysticism and those who are mystically inclined on our beloved Nairaland. May it please the cosmic to continue to guide us all to the light.

This thread is just an avenue for students of mysticism and those who are interested in mysticism to share their thoughts. It is up to you if you want to reveal your mystical affiliation. You are not required to but do feel free if you so desire.

All are welcome to ask questions, comments and opinions related to mysticism.

All members or aspiring members of all mystical orders and fraternities that are geared towards illumination and the love of God, nature and fellow human beings are most welcome.

Peace to all.

Thanks for this thread. I'm affiliated with a mystical society. A lot of people are very ignorant about mysticism and condemn what they do not understand.

RichyBlacK:

Thanks for this thread. I'm affiliated with a mystical society. A lot of people are very ignorant about mysticism and condemn what they do not understand.

Can you please tell us the 'tenets' of mysticism. May be w can start from there.

@ Cgift

Myticism symply attempts to pave the way for a more personal and intuitive union with the devine. It is not as strange or as cloudy as people tend to make it.

@RichyBlack

Yes, there's a lot of misrepresentation of what mysticism really is or who mystics are, misinformation s the other of the day, mostly due to fear or ignorance. But I didn't start this thread so that those of us who are mystically inckined can convince others, that is a choice for each to make. This is just an oppurtunity for us to share the beauty within our souls and where we can, to help answer sincere questions about mysticism.

I'll like to know more about Sufism - a mystic tradition within Islam.

Shaman:

@ Cgift

Myticism symply attempts to pave the way for a more personal and intuitive union with the devine. It is not as strange or as cloudy as people tend to make it.

My guy, i must tell you something: be careful many have gone. Do not delve into what you cant control. Let me tell you, what you have just put forward is so vague that you loose control as you do not have limits and appropriat guides as to how far you can go. You are obviously threading the paths of demonism.

That same definition and of course the most enjoyable of any divine relatonship is with Jesus Christ. The relationship you can have with Him is so plain and pure that you would have wished you knew him earlier. Give him a chance, and you will know that Jesus is good. He will help you control and fulfill that divine nature of yours in him. I mean you can flow extensively in the supernatural. All your quests for the divine is in the bible. It now depends how much of yourself you give to him for h says: John 6:51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.



Many blessings.

@RichyBlack

I know little about Sufism. I am not a Sufist and would be glad if any one who is a Sufist or knows about Sufism would oblige us.

Meanwhile, would you guys like to talk about what led you to become a mystic or follow the mystical path?

For me, I guess there ways always a quest deep down and when I got tired of organised religion in 1993 and walked away, I basically did not know what I was looking for but knew I was unsatisfied with what i was getting.

It took 12 years to find my path and so began my quest. It has been awesome since then and greater illumination each day. My family is very christian and I'm cool with cool that and I know my father will have no qualms with my mystical affiliation when I finally tell him!

My loved one is in the know, though she's a chriatian.

So there's my story. Do tell us yours if you feel like.

Peace

@cgift

Have no fears bro, though I thank you for your concerns. Be rest-assured that I have not gotten myself into anything I can't handle. I do agree that there are possibilities of getting misleading info and direction; but if you're a true seeker you'll be led by God. Where true light shines, darkness has no place.

Shaman:

@RichyBlack

I know little about Sufism. I am not a Sufist and would be glad if any one who is a Sufist or knows about Sufism would oblige us.

Meanwhile, would you guys like to talk about what led you to become a mystic or follow the mystical path?

For me, I guess there ways always a quest deep down and when I got tired of organised religion in 1993 and walked away, I basically did not know what I was looking for but knew I was unsatisfied with what i was getting.

It took 12 years to find my path and so began my quest. It has been awesome since then and greater illumination each day. My family is very christian and I'm cool with cool that and I know my father will have no qualms with my mystical affiliation when I finally tell him!

My loved one is in the know, though she's a chriatian.

So there's my story. Do tell us yours if you feel like.

Peace

I'm not sure exactly when I became a mystic, think it was a gradual process. I was born into a Christian home and I'm still a Christian. My being a student (of mysticism) is in perfect harmony with my belief in Christ's teachings. However, I do not take the old testament seriously anymore. Christ, in my view, is the ultimate mystic. I read books on Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.

I see mysticism as standing on at least two legs - arts and science. My search is in unification. I seek unity instead of division. Mysticism tries to unify arts and science. My dad is a mystic but my mom is a strong Christian. They have lived happily together for 35 years! My dad goes to church sometimes but my mom has never gone to my dad's place of learning. I draw my theme of unity from their ability to live together happily despite having differing views on some aspects of life.

@RichyBlack

Nice insight. I also follow the teachings of Christ, knowing that interpretations of his saying go beyond what is commonly perceived.

I know of many mystic/Christian/Muslim union that have co-existed in perfect harmony. Like I said before, where true light shines, darkness has no place.

let's all keep sharing.

Peace.

@jerrymania

There was nothing wrong. I just broke away because i lost contact with the Lodge.

It's interesting that you say you just broke away. The misconception amongst many is that such organisations never let you go the moment you join.