The Mystic's Message

We have access to more information than ever. All the how-to's and guidebooks we could ever wish for. So why is there so much stress and conflict in the world? 

It's because we're playing catch-up right now. With all of that information comes greater responsibility. And that responsibility requires Wisdom, Understanding, and Faith. 

These things take time. They take effort as well, which is not something many people have time or energy for in their busy, noisy lives.

But mostly, they take gen…

In a world where so many are striving to make a "Big impact," be the person who masters the art of simple acts of kindness, done quietly, with immense love and clarity. 

Big things are made of small things. It all matters. 

With Love, 

The Mystic Next Door

Whole again

He was inevitable
A product of the violence
Inflicted on ourselves
Every day, in great and small ways.
Bleeding from thought to deed.

“Surely this is as far as it will go,”
We blindly believed
Running faster and further
To the edge of reason; unchecked
By the choir of common malcontent.

Every step, and indignant word
Was met in kind, with a little
Something extra to prove his mind;
Building the case for a lunatic’s race
To no man’s land, bereft of empathy.

We railed against reason.
Accusing e…

Spiritual practices are subtle by nature, and the end goals hazy at best. So, how do you know if it's working? 

It's a reasonable question to ask, really. "Is this working? How do I know if I'm doing it right?" As if to say, "Show me the numbers! 

Well, I'm not sure about numbers. Your spiritual progress might not fit into a pie chart, but that doesn't mean it's not measurable. But first...

...A word of caution around "measuring"spiritual growth is in order: If you have to ask, it's a clear i…

Asking for help is a funny thing. Most people will wait until there is an emergency before they swallow their pride, as if asking is a shameful act.  

We don't want to intrude on others, and as a result, we wind up carrying everything ourselves. Heavier and heavier until something breaks. 

The body get's sick. 

Relationships fracture. 

Businesses break. 

And that's usually when it happens. Something magical, in fact...

Suddenly, your need is so dire that it becomes important enough to ask …

A lot happens in my head. It’s not at all uncommon for me to start a conversation in the middle.This drives Kisma crazy, and I always know I’ve done it again as soon as I see the looks of confusion; Eyes darting to find a stream of thought to follow.

I’m afraid I’ve done it again, this time with you, dear reader. Here we are 30-some messages in, and I've never mentioned a few important details you should definitely know about this little missive. 

The Mystics Message is (un)Common wisdom to qu…

Sure, I love it when I get a great start to my day- Up before the sun, a whole day of accomplished tasks before 9am. I love feeling productive and seeing tangible progress. Creative energy flowing.

But sometimes I sleep in.

Usually it’s because I need a little extra rest, but sometimes it’s because I don’t want to get out of bed. Not because I don’t love my life and my work. Mostly because I don’t know where to begin. And if I’m not paying attention, it might be 1pm before I finally get rollin…