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When rear ended by life, God provides

                      The Dealership  We all know the shock of being rear ended by unexpected trials in life, but there is hope! On May 27, 2026, very recently, I was rear ended hard! All kinds of emotions surfaced. I was concerned about the pain I was experiencing, but the emergency room said I had no broken bones, just very sore muscles.  Thank God! I had a 2015 vehicle with low mileage that ran great, so I wasn't motivated to seek out another car. Then my car was totaled, therefore I had to go find another one. I found one at the dealership with updated safety features and technology. This prompted me to think of God as the Dealership, as well as being the Creator and Owner. Here people depend on the salesperson and the mechanic to help move about in life. God contains all we need, that is, what people seek can be found in this "dealership". We all want to find something to take us from point A to point Z. From birth un...
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Who is a mystic?

                   


Am I a mystic 

A "mystic" is someone who has moved from mere belief to actual inner experience of God ~ Richard Rohr 

Yes, I believe in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. I believe Jesus is the incarnation of God and that the Spirit is God's breath indwelling in all of Creation. One God, three aspects of God. These are the tenets of the Christian faith. Other faiths and practices believe differently yet there is still the same God, the same Source of Creation simply viewed and perceived in another way. God has many names. We are all created in the Image of God. We simply walk our own unique journey.

A belief is an acceptance, a trust, faith or confidence in what our hearts say is true. These beliefs may vary, but the feeling is that our thoughts are true.

On the other hand, an experience is the contact with or the encounter with our beliefs. It is when we have been affected by God and his gentle guidance in our lives.

When we encounter the Divine Source,  when God affects us, we are experiencing Love. This is the inner experience of a Mystic. We can all be Mystics by opening our eyes and becoming aware of the presence of God in all that surrounds us.

God is constantly and eternally reaching out, desiring communion with each of our souls. This Divine Spirit wants us to get to know and experience God. 

But how do we become aware of God's presence? By silencing our minds,  giving God our time and allowing Love to change us in contemplation and prayer. God thirsts for us even more than our soul's hunger to participate in the Divine Dance, wanting us to have inner understanding and an experience of Love.

A mystic welcomes God and asks for God's help to open their hearts so they can connect with the Divine Mystery. Mystics simply self-surrender their lives and souls seeking the love of God. They believe, yes, but also seek inner experience, which is freely given by the Creator of all that is.

May we awaken our hearts to finding the love of God in our innermost being, no matter what we believe in.

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  1. DoloresNovember 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM

    Beautiful sunset painting. I believe you are a mystic. Maybe we are all called to be mystics. This s a divine mystery. Thanks for prompting my brain to think with your wisdom filled words.

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    1. Cynthia Gray November 16, 2025 at 11:23 AM

      Thank you for your beautiful feedback! Glory to God who guides. May you be blessed abundantly! 🙏💛

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