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  • Sunday Night Fireside Chat: POV of Edinburgh Lectures Chapter 14 - The Body

    Sunday Night Fireside Chat: POV of Edinburgh Lectures Chapter 14 - The Body
    May 4 2025
    In the episode of The Builders of the Mystic Circle podcast, host Mark A. Short explores the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit. Mark discusses how our thoughts can influence our physical bodies, leaving physical marks on our brains and transforming our mental actions into physical actions. He delves into the work of Dr. Hippolyte Baraduc and the concept of a 'vital current' that changes in response to our thoughts, shaping our realities. Mark also highlights the role of our nervous system, particularly the vagus nerve, in bridging our conscious and subconscious states. He stresses the importance of being mindful of our thoughts, as they have the power to shape our reality and future. Mark further digs into how repeated thoughts form habits, molding our identities, and how adopting practices like yoga and tai chi can influence both our physical and mental well-being. Throughout the episode, Mark imbues the discussion with the ultimate goal of achieving harmony through the alignment of thought, action, and body.
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    22 min
  • Mysticism and Idealism: The Light Within

    Mysticism and Idealism: The Light Within
    Apr 21 2025
    The Builders of the Mystic Circle podcast, hosted by Mark A. Short, explored the profound power of idealism and mysticism and their interconnectedness in our lives. Delving into the essence of idealism, the discussion highlighted its foundational belief that the mind holds more reality than material things, spotlighting historical and modern idealists like Plato and Steve Jobs. It contrasted this with materialism, emphasizing the different lens each offers to view reality. Mysticism was also explored, emphasizing its inward journey to deeper truth and connection with the universe. While establishing that not all idealists are mystics, it asserted that almost all mystics embrace idealism, valuing both their spiritual experiences and the power of the mind in shaping reality. Differing aspects of idealism such as objective and subjective idealism were discussed, along with how mysticism infuses idealism with spiritual depth. The session closed with an exploration of mysticism's approach to individuality and a reflection on how idealism and mysticism work together to enhance our journey through life.
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    23 min
  • You Are Already a Mystic: A New Look at an Ancient Truth

    You Are Already a Mystic: A New Look at an Ancient Truth
    Apr 15 2025
    The Builders of the Mystic Circle podcast, hosted by Mark A. Short, focuses on the role of mystical experiences in our everyday lives. Throughout the episode, he discusses the universality of such experiences, highlighting how they present themselves subtly and personally, yet echo a larger, universal connection. Mark also addresses misconceptions about mysticism, emphasizing its simplicity and connectivity, rather than grand visions or magical powers. The podcast explores how mysticism weaves into our daily existence and how it creates a bridge between our internal perceptions and the external world. He encourages listeners to view mystical moments as gentle reminders of our connection to a broader, cosmic existence. By recognizing and embracing these moments, Mark suggests we can transform our understanding of ourselves and the world. Further discussion covers how mystical moments can be categorized within a 'third space', where personal and universal truths intertwine, and the transformative power of collective 'transsubjectivity'. He finishes by inviting listeners to slow down, remain present, and appreciate the divine in the ordinary, transforming one's life by connecting to the essence of existence.
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    24 min
  • Sunday Night Fireside Chat: POV of Edinburgh Lectures Chapter 13 - In Touch With Subconscious Mind

    Sunday Night Fireside Chat: POV of Edinburgh Lectures Chapter 13 - In Touch With Subconscious Mind
    Apr 13 2025
    Mark A. Short, host of The Builders of the Mystic Circle podcast, leads listeners on a profound journey into the subconscious mind. The episode explores how our subconscious impacts our life experiences based on our beliefs and feelings. He compares the mind to a garden, where positive or negative thoughts cultivate different outcomes. The episode emphasizes the importance of mindful communication with our subconscious and the power of pure intentions. Mark explains the concept of the Universal Mind and its connection to our subconscious, underlining the importance of embracing one's individuality. The episode concludes that our thoughts create our reality, encouraging listeners to nurture positive thoughts to shape a fulfilling future.
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    23 min
  • Sunday Night Fireside Chat: POV of Edinburgh Lectures Chapter 12 - The Will

    Sunday Night Fireside Chat: POV of Edinburgh Lectures Chapter 12 - The Will
    Apr 12 2025
    In this episode of The Builders of the Mystic Circle podcast, Mark A. Short discusses the concept of willpower, emphasizing its subtle, soothing potency over its typically perceived forcefulness. Mark introduces the concept of will as an orchestrating force rather than a creative one, adjusting and harmonizing preexisting universal elements. He dispels misunderstandings about the will as a forceful, aggressive tool that can easily lead to exhaustion and addresses the necessity of conscious, mindful direction to avoid unintended effects. The episode covers the importance of calm focus, rest, positive thought quality, a balance between giving and receiving, and ends with a reminder that each choice we make is an opportunity to orchestrate our lives with wisdom.
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    18 min
  • Sunday Night Fireside Chat: POV of Edinburgh Lectures Chapter 11 - Healing

    Sunday Night Fireside Chat: POV of Edinburgh Lectures Chapter 11 - Healing
    Mar 31 2025
    The Builders of the Mystic Circle podcast, hosted by Mark A. Short, dives into the world of spiritual growth and enlightenment, focusing on the often overlooked aspect of our being in the episode, the silent power within us and its role in healing. They discuss how beliefs play a vital role in shaping our reality, and the subconscious mind's power to nurture these beliefs. The process for changing ingrained negative beliefs and replacing them with positive ones is explored, stressing the importance of patience and persistence. Healers and their unique role in lending resilience and belief to those in need were also discussed, stressing the necessity for trust, connection, and acknowledging the spirit over physical symptoms. Probing concepts like remote and nighttime healing, Short delved into fascinating aspects of non-traditional yet effective healing techniques. The episode concluded with a reminder to listeners that healing is the start of a larger spiritual journey and the powerful techniques to awaken dormant spiritual abilities.
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    23 min
  • Sunday Night Fireside Chat: POV of Edinburgh Lectures Chapter 10 - Intuition

    Sunday Night Fireside Chat: POV of Edinburgh Lectures Chapter 10 - Intuition
    Mar 16 2025
    The podcast episode from "The Builders of the Mystic Circle" hosted by Mark A. Short, focuses on the fascinating subject of Intuition and the Inner Self. The episode begins by exploring the dual aspect of mind - the objective and the subjective minds. It elaborates on how our well-trained objective mind grounded in reasoning often overshadows our subjective mind's intuitive insights. Discussing the lost language of intuition, it warns against ignoring our inner voice and the potential negative outcomes that may follow. In contrast, acknowledging the first thought, often the purest, is stressed upon. Additionally, practical steps for developing individual intuition are presented, inclusive of calming the mind, trusting initial feelings, recognizing patterns, seeking guidance, and acting promptly on intuitions. Towards the end, the fascinating relationship between the law of attraction and inner self is outlined, emphasizing how following intuition leads to aligning with the universe and attracting favorable experiences. Listeners are motivated to honor the whispers of intuition and explore the profound knowledge within themselves.
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    19 min
  • Mystics Have Foreseen the Future—And Here’s What It Means for You!

    Mystics Have Foreseen the Future—And Here’s What It Means for You!
    Mar 11 2025
    The Builders of the Mystic Circle podcast, hosted by Mark A. Short, explores the spiritual mysteries of mysticism. The show guides listeners through awakening their inner light, revealing the universality of mysticism across cultures and philosophies, and the struggle between the inner self and the ego. It delves into the deeper reality that mystics perceive, discussing the sacrifices and devotions that mark their path and the significant connection with the Absolute. The show distinguishes between commercialized mysticism and the genuine, personal journey, emphasizing that everyone has the potential to be a mystic. Practical mysticism is explored, showing the importance of integrating spiritual insight into daily life. The episode ends by mentioning how the wisdom of a mystic can help solve life’s challenges in constructive ways. Ultimately, the episode invites listeners to embark on their mystical journey, engaging deeply and meaningfully with the world.

    If you have any further interest in mysticism, go to rosicrucian.org.
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    23 min