| Misunderstandings regarding metaphysics and | | | | have piercing psychic insight about the future. |
| spirituality abound. Our empirical research since the | | | | Destiny: The bulk of the conditions and key |
| 1980s has allowed us to realize, what we believe to | | | | circumstances in your life which are planned out by |
| be, the authentic meanings of the following spiritual | | | | your soul before incarnating. This, however, doesn't |
| terms. | | | | mean you can't influence (see the next definition) and |
| Be cautious of "updated" definitions and alternative | | | | make the most of your life. |
| versions of these important terms, as in many cases | | | | This is one of the most misused and misunderstood |
| they have been construed to fit the author's agenda | | | | spiritual words, especially among those we call "New |
| and profit goals. Redefining spiritual truths is like | | | | Age cheerleaders" (inspirational-focused authors). |
| re-writing history--it's misleading and disrespectful to | | | | They claim to be able to show you how to "create" |
| your audience and the ancient sages and philosophers | | | | or "change" your destiny. Wouldn't that be nice? |
| who worked tirelessly to enlighten the world. | | | | Whatever you want, it's yours! Well, we believe the |
| Mystic: This word can conjure up images of crazy old | | | | reputable ancient mystics were right: Destiny is fixed |
| men with long, white beards or worse, thanks to | | | | and already in motion when you are born. Just like |
| Hollywood. | | | | you can't sober up right after downing several drinks, |
| The American Heritage dictionary defines mysticism | | | | you can't skip the karma you have carried into this |
| as consciousness of transcendent reality or of God | | | | life. |
| through deep meditation or contemplation. Mystic is | | | | Free Will: How you react to your destiny or the |
| defined as of or relating to religious mysteries or | | | | events that "happen to you" is your free will. You |
| occult rites and practices; one who practices or | | | | have free will to "create" and "manifest" what you'd |
| believes in mysticism. | | | | like, as long as that goal is within the confines of your |
| We add to the term mystic the following: a spiritually | | | | destined path. |
| sensitive individual and, or one who is actively | | | | Unfortunately, no matter how much you want |
| involved in personal growth and self-realization, and | | | | something and no matter how clear your intent and |
| who searches deeply into the meaning of life. | | | | how devoted you are to getting it, if it's not part of |
| Therefore, we believe many of you reading this | | | | your destiny, it's not going to happen. The |
| article are mystics. | | | | cheerleaders (and poets) fail to mention this, as their |
| Metaphysics: This word sounds complicated, but it's | | | | followers realizing the cold, hard spiritual realities of life |
| actually quite simple. Meta means beyond, so | | | | would mean less seminar revenue and fewer book |
| metaphysical translates into beyond the physical. It's | | | | sales. |
| the field of philosophy concerned with the study of | | | | Are your main choices destined? We believe so. As |
| the nature of existence, beings, space, time, and | | | | we outline a person's past and future circumstances |
| causality. | | | | through our work, it does appear to us that even |
| Higher-self: Your super-consciousness or sixth sense. | | | | the key "choices" they make are predestined. We've |
| You could also refer to it as your "God-self." This is | | | | also found that your richest rewards are also |
| that mysterious side of yourself that you access | | | | predetermined, so have faith that you will realize |
| under meditation and, or, for example, when you | | | | what you've earned. |