The Path of the Mystic

Thoughts are always subversive

Thoughts are always subversive. Thoughts undermine awareness—they're subversive. Thoughts are always subversive: the master teaches—thoughts undermine awareness. The path of the mystic: thoughts are the enemy of presence. Beyond thought is the mystic's territory.

Start the journey from the heart

Start the journey from the heart. The heart is the starting point—not the head. Start the journey from the heart: the master teaches—start from the heart. The path of the mystic: the head analyzes; the heart feels. The journey begins in the heart.

Enchanted with the unknown

Enchanted with the unknown. The mystic is enchanted—by the unknown. Enchanted with the unknown: the mystic is enchanted by the unknown. The path of the mystic: not fear of the unknown but fascination. The unknown calls the mystic.

Reality is always fragile

Reality is always fragile. Reality is fragile—handle with awareness. Reality is always fragile: the master teaches—reality is fragile. The path of the mystic: the mind's reality is a thin shell. One touch of awareness and it shatters. Handle with care.

The moment truth compromises, it dies

The moment truth compromises, it dies. Truth can't compromise—it dies. The moment truth compromises, it dies: the master declares—truth can't compromise. The path of the mystic: truth is absolute; compromise kills it. Don't negotiate truth.

The flower of discipleship

The flower of discipleship. Discipleship is a flower—it blooms. The flower of discipleship: the master teaches—discipleship is a flower. The path of the mystic: the disciple is a bud; the master's presence makes it bloom. The flower of discipleship.

Between these two dreams...

Between these two dreams... Between waking and sleeping dreams—the real. Between these two dreams: the master teaches—between the waking dream and the sleeping dream is the real. The path of the mystic: both are dreams. Find what's between—awareness.

A longing for the beyond

A longing for the beyond. The mystic's longing—for the beyond. A longing for the beyond: the mystic's defining quality—longing for the beyond. The path of the mystic: not for things but for the transcendental. The longing itself is the path.

Grateful to existence

Grateful to existence. Gratitude to existence—the mystic's prayer. Grateful to existence: the mystic's prayer is gratitude. The path of the mystic: not asking but thanking. Grateful for everything—for life, consciousness, breath.

You are not to be somebody

You are not to be somebody. Don't try to be somebody—be nobody. You are not to be somebody: the master teaches—don't try to be somebody. The path of the mystic: the ego wants to be somebody; the mystic is nobody. In being nobody, the all is found.

Ego is the greatest bondage

Ego is the greatest bondage. The ego is the greatest chain. Ego is the greatest bondage: the master declares—the ego is the greatest bondage. The path of the mystic: all other bondages are secondary. Cut the ego's chain—and you're free.

Mind is the whole problem

Mind is the whole problem. The mind is the problem—not the world. Mind is the whole problem: the master declares—the mind is the whole problem. The path of the mystic: not the world, not others—the mind. Solve the mind—and all is solved.

Misery is nothing but choice

Misery is nothing but choice. Misery comes from choosing—stop choosing. Misery is nothing but choice: the master teaches—misery is choice. The path of the mystic: choosing creates conflict; not choosing is peace. The choiceless is blissful.

Just by celebrating

Just by celebrating. Celebration alone transforms—just by celebrating. Just by celebrating: the master teaches—celebration alone transforms. The path of the mystic: not techniques, not effort—just celebrate. The celebratory mind dissolves the ego.

The real riches

The real riches. Real riches are inner—not material. The real riches: the master teaches—real riches are inner. The path of the mystic: not wealth, not power—consciousness, love, awareness. These are the real riches. They can't be stolen.

Treasures or dragons

Treasures or dragons. The path has treasures—and dragons. Treasures or dragons: the master's metaphor—the path has both treasures and dragons. The path of the mystic: the dragons (fears) guard the treasures. Face the dragons—and the treasures are yours.

Existence has no hurry

Existence has no hurry. Existence is unhurried—don't rush. Existence has no hurry: the master teaches—existence doesn't hurry. The path of the mystic: the mind hurries; existence is patient. Slow down—match existence's pace.

Intelligence is our only treasure

Intelligence is our only treasure. Intelligence—not information—is our treasure. Intelligence is our only treasure: the master declares—intelligence is our only treasure. The path of the mystic: not accumulated knowledge but living intelligence. It's innate—just uncover it.

The bliss of aloneness

The bliss of aloneness. Aloneness is bliss—not loneliness. The bliss of aloneness: the master teaches—aloneness is bliss. The path of the mystic: the mind reads it as lonely; the mystic knows it as bliss. Aloneness is the mystic's paradise.

Tears of gratitude

Tears of gratitude. Tears as gratitude—the deepest prayer. Tears of gratitude: the mystic's deepest prayer is tears. The path of the mystic: not words but tears—of gratitude. When words fail, tears speak. The mystic's tears are his language.

Only if love allows

Only if love allows. Love is the permission—if love allows. Only if love allows: the master teaches—love is the permission. The path of the mystic: don't do anything unless love allows. Love is the criterion. If love allows—do it.

The watcher is not amused

The watcher is not amused. The watcher is beyond amusement—unmoved. The watcher is not amused: the master teaches—the watcher is not amused. The path of the mystic: the watcher sees all but is moved by none. Not cold but beyond. The watcher witnesses.

Fall into trust

Fall into trust. Fall into trust—not stand in doubt. Fall into trust: the master's call—fall into trust. The path of the mystic: don't stand on the edge—fall. Trust is falling—into the unknown. The mystic falls—and is caught.

Meditation is a revolution in religion

Meditation is a revolution in religion. Meditation revolutionizes religion. Meditation is a revolution in religion: the master declares—meditation is a revolution. The path of the mystic: religion was belief; meditation makes it experience. A revolution—not evolution.

Stealing the truth

Stealing the truth. Steal the truth—don't borrow it. Stealing the truth: the master teaches—steal the truth, don't borrow. The path of the mystic: borrowed truth is dead; stolen truth is alive. Steal it—make it your own. Not given but taken.

I don't answer your questions, I answer your hearts

I don't answer your questions, I answer your hearts. The master answers hearts—not questions. I don't answer your questions, I answer your hearts: the master declares—he answers hearts. The path of the mystic: the question is of the mind; the heart is what needs answering.

Something that knows no going back

Something that knows no going back. The point of no return—no going back. Something that knows no going back: the master teaches—there's a point of no return. The path of the mystic: once you've tasted awareness, you can't go back to sleep. No return.

Nowhere to go

Nowhere to go. You're already there—nowhere to go. Nowhere to go: the master declares—nowhere to go. The path of the mystic: you're already where you need to be. The going is the illusion. Stop going—be here.

New skies to fly in

New skies to fly in. New skies—to fly in. New skies to fly in: the mystic's vision—new skies. The path of the mystic: each awakening opens new skies. Infinite skies to explore. The mystic is a bird—ever-new skies.

The name is love, but the game is politics

The name is love, but the game is politics. Love named, politics played—the deception. The name is love, but the game is politics: the master exposes—what's called love is often politics. The path of the mystic: power games disguised as love. See through the name.

I cannot leave my garden unfinished

I cannot leave my garden unfinished. The master won't leave—until the garden is done. I cannot leave my garden unfinished: the master declares—he won't leave prematurely. The path of the mystic: the garden (disciples) must bloom. The master stays until it's done.

My vision is of the whole

My vision is of the whole. The master's vision—of the whole. My vision is of the whole: the master declares—his vision is of the whole. The path of the mystic: not East or West, not this or that—the whole. The mystic sees the complete.

More dangerous than nuclear weapons

More dangerous than nuclear weapons. Unconsciousness is more dangerous—than nukes. More dangerous than nuclear weapons: the master declares—unconsciousness is more dangerous than nuclear weapons. The path of the mystic: nukes destroy the body; unconsciousness destroys the soul.

The word cannot be crucified

The word cannot be crucified. Truth can't be killed—the word can't be crucified. The word cannot be crucified: the master declares—truth can't be killed. The path of the mystic: they crucified Jesus but not his word. Truth survives all crucifixions.

Nothing to lose

Nothing to lose. The mystic has nothing to lose. Nothing to lose: the master teaches—the mystic has nothing to lose. The path of the mystic: the ego is the only possession; when it's gone, nothing to lose. Freedom is having nothing to lose.

A tiger is also a guest

A tiger is also a guest. Even the tiger is a guest—in existence. A tiger is also a guest: the master teaches—even the tiger is a guest. The path of the mystic: all beings are guests in existence. None owns—none is owned. All are guests.

A silent equilibrium

A silent equilibrium. The mystic's state—silent equilibrium. A silent equilibrium: the master teaches—the mystic's state is silent equilibrium. The path of the mystic: not up, not down—balanced. The silent center. Equilibrium is the mystic's stance.

Death is others' opinion about you

Death is others' opinion about you. Death is not yours—it's others' opinion. Death is others' opinion about you: the master declares—death is others' opinion. The path of the mystic: the mystic doesn't die—only the body does. Death is what others see, not what you experience.

My words are only indicators towards silence

My words are only indicators towards silence. Words point to silence—not contain it. My words are only indicators towards silence: the master declares—words indicate. The path of the mystic: words are arrows pointing at silence. Don't eat the arrow—follow it to silence.

The thought of silence excites nobody

The thought of silence excites nobody. Silence is not exciting—the thought of it. The thought of silence excites nobody: the master observes—the thought of silence doesn't excite. The path of the mystic: the mind wants excitement; silence is boring to it. But silence is the ultimate.

The secrets of life are very simple

The secrets of life are very simple. Life's secrets are simple—not complex. The secrets of life are very simple: the master teaches—life's secrets are simple. The path of the mystic: the mind complicates; the mystic simplifies. The secret is: be aware.

Politics is a disease

Politics is a disease. Politics is a disease—not a service. Politics is a disease: the master declares—politics is a disease. The path of the mystic: the politician is sick with power-lust. The mystic is healthy—beyond politics.

Unnecessarily barking at each other

Unnecessarily barking at each other. Humanity barks—unnecessarily. Unnecessarily barking at each other: the master's metaphor—humanity barks like dogs. The path of the mystic: all conflict is unnecessary barking. The mystic doesn't bark—he's silent.

I am talking to transform your heart

I am talking to transform your heart. The master talks—to transform hearts. I am talking to transform your heart: the master declares—he talks to transform. The path of the mystic: not to inform but to transform. The words are tools—your heart is the work.