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Labels for Similar Experiences

Labels for Similar Experiences. Spiritual Mystical Epiphany Transcendent Numinous Samadhi . Triggers of Mystical Experience. Prayer and meditation; Natural beauty; Depression and despair- chronic illness; Religious worship [ see www.alisterhardytrust.org.uk ]

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Labels for Similar Experiences

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  1. Labels for Similar Experiences • Spiritual • Mystical • Epiphany • Transcendent • Numinous • Samadhi

  2. Triggers of Mystical Experience • Prayer and meditation; • Natural beauty; • Depression and despair- chronic illness; • Religious worship [seewww.alisterhardytrust.org.uk] • Fasting- Jesus in wilderness, vision quests • Drugs • Childbirth, organism, near death (closes off outside and brings total focus on inside) Hardy, Sir AlistairThe Spiritual Nature of Man: A study of contemporary religious experience, (Clarendon Press, 1979), p. 26-29.

  3. Mystical/Transcendent Experiences • Split into two broad subtypes by Levin: • Green (transitory, ecstatic and varying in intensity) • Mature (long-lasting, enduring serenity eg samadhi [purposely cultivated- meditation, shamanism] J. Levin, “Transcendence” in Explore 2005

  4. Changes in Value Ranking MEN WOMEN Before After | Before After Wealth Spirituality | Family Growth Adventure Personal peace| Independence Self-esteem Achieve Family | Career Spirituality Pleasure God’s will | Fitting in Happiness N=58 Quantum Change: when epiphanies and insights transform lives, by William Miller, 2001, page 131

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