Dr. Simon Critchley - On Mysticism

Philosopher Simon Critchley joins me at the Institute for Advanced Astonishment to discuss his new book, On Mysticism, and how the mystics can help people find their way inward, Godward, and uncover their divine nature.
As he writes in his book, "Mystical experience without theology is blind. Mystical theology without experience is empty.”
We talk about mystics such as Meister Eckhart, Margurite Porete, Julian of Norwich, John of Ruusbroeck, and poets such as TS Eliot, the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer and their advice on awakening and we discuss how reading these mystical works in a sacred way, called lectio divina (divine reading) will help one to dissolve the false self/egoic skeptical mind and realize their hidden true nondual immortal identity!
James Plath is a mystic and author of several books on awakening.
The Skeptic's Apprentice:
Astonishment at the Crumbling Edge of Reality
www.amazon.com...
The Gospel of Astonishment:
The Astonishingly Crazy Unbelievable Jaw Dropping Gobsmacking Shockingly Spectacular Exquisitely Beautiful Truth About The Nature Of Reality
www.amazon.com...
The Groundless Ground of Reality:
How Your Immortal Self Pretends to Die
www.amazon.com...
For Simon Critchley's latest book, On Mysticism, visit his official website:
simon-critchle...

[@BillGov2]

A great discussion on the path to spirituality. From a fully engrossed atheist searching for the facts to deny god but instead finding god was within all the time and all roads pointed inward. Beautiful

[@Institute4AdvancedAstonishment]

Thank you for the great feedback, brother! Yes, the search reminds me of that great line, I searched for God and only found my Self, I searched for myself and only found God! 🙏📚💖🕉🎯✨️

[@Institute4AdvancedAstonishment]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 🙏✨️🎄📚

[@JenniferSantiago-v7i]

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[@suenoosis156]

Then Schopenhauer appears in the window behind you, grooming tickling love Love LOVE!!!

[@Institute4AdvancedAstonishment]

Jennifer! ❤️🥰😘

[@Institute4AdvancedAstonishment]

Yes, not two!! ✨️🙏🐈

[@suenoosis156]

I have been trying to share wiadowm, but KZbin keeps throwing bricks between us...

[@Institute4AdvancedAstonishment]

Just you showing up is wisdom enough, brother! ❤️🙏🕉🪷