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SUMMARY:MJS - The Soul's Divine Awakening
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Journey Series \n\n\n\n The Soul’s Divine Awakening\n\n\n\nPresented by Bob Aten\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGathering at 8:30 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Mystic Journey Series invites you to a time of exploration.\n\n\n\n“Be still and know that I am God”  -Psalm 46:10 \n\n\n\nThis presentation examines the nature of stillness. What is stillness? Where does it originate? What is the source of stillness? Is the stillness I experience something I create\, or does it arise from a deeper source?  \n\n\n\nIt is said that human beings exist within a continuous field of movement and vibration. From the rhythms of the heartbeat and breath to the subtle oscillations of the nervous system and sensory experience\, the body is inherently vibratory. \n\n\n\nIs it possible that the contemplative way of life is a theological metaphor for a way of life that organically emerges from an ambient\, vibrating movement? \n\n\n\nAn ambient\, vibrating movement refers to the experience of physical vibrations that interact with the human/Being\, influencing the body\, mind\, and deeper dimension of subjective awareness. \n\n\n\nThis phenomenon suggests that vibration is not merely an external physical event but an embodied process through which human beings experience connection\, regulation\, and transformation. When these vibrations are perceived and integrated into consciousness\, they may foster a sense of grounding\, contemplative awareness\, and inner harmony. \n\n\n\nTo be aligned with the ground of being is a vibratory movement. It is the bridge between physical embodiment and the contemplative dimension of human experience. \n\n\n\nBe still so you may experience the vibratory movement emerging from the ground of the eternal soul. \n\n\n\nThis presentation is not merely informational but an adventure into an intimate experience of the deepest ground of being. The vibratory movement will be the catalyst\, organically grounding us in the Divine heartbeat. This is the eternal cosmic heartbeat in which we will eternally dance. \n\n\n\nExplore Western Apophatic Influence and the “Birthing of Mystical Consciousness” \n\n\n\nThis day is twofold in purpose: \n\n\n\nFirst\, to deepen our intellectual understanding of apophatic theology. \n\n\n\nSecond\, to learn how to apply apophatic teaching in a modern world. \n\n\n\nThe day will offer insights into navigating the struggles of the mystical life.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlow for the Day:\n\n\n\n\n8:30 am – Gathering & Continental Breakfast\n\n\n\n9 am – 9:45 am …. Introduction of speaker – 1st presentation – The Birthing of Mystical Consciousness\n\n\n\n9:45 am – break\n\n\n\n9:55 am – Q & A\n\n\n\n10:30 am – 10:50 am  – Quiet prayer\n\n\n\n11:00 am – 11:45 am – 2nd presentation – Maturing in Mystical Consciousness – detachment\n\n\n\n11:45 am – break\n\n\n\n11:50 am – Q & A\n\n\n\n12:15 pm – 1:00 pm – lunch\n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 1:20 pm – Quiet prayer\n\n\n\n1:30 pm – 2:15 pm – 3rd presentation – Mystical apophatic intimacy – oneness/Amness\n\n\n\n2:15 pm – Q & A\n\n\n\n3:00 Conclusion of the day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30 AM — Light continental breakfast upon arrival12:15 PM — Mediterranean Catered lunch will be provided\, or you are welcome to bring your own lunch\n\n\n\nBecause a catered lunch is being offered\, the registration deadline is September 17th at 4:00 PM. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to assist us by bringing something to share for breakfast\, lunch or a snack\, you are welcome to do so. This is completely optional.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity of Christ Church\n\n\n\nAddress 830 N Kirkwood RdSt. Louis\, MO 63122 \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBob Aten has been an apophatic hermit for the past 30 years.  Former USAF Chaplain\, Vietnam veteran\, Death Row Chaplain @ Pototsi State Maximum Security Center\, military teacher\, high school teacher\, Junior college math teacher.  Founder of Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis in 1989. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA little history on the formation of the Mystic Journey Series\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE MYSTIC JOURNEY\n\n\n\nThere are many definitions of the word “mystic” as noted in religious traditions throughout the world.  Most traditions agree that the Mystic is a person who seeks through contemplation\, self-surrender and personal transformation the experience of unity with the sacred Absolute Divine reality.Karl Rahner\, in his famous quote regarding the spiritual journey of the future\, said “you will be a mystic or nothing at all …”Everyone is invited to join us to consider the life and stories of persons who have revealed and written of their experience encountering the extraordinary presence and love of Divine reality.Some may call them “saints” or apply other characterizations\, but they were no different than you or I who are seeking the same loving God.\n\n\n\nReminders will follow in the upcoming COSTL newsletters.  We encourage you to register early to attend these presentations .. you won’t want to miss it! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information: Susie Brent – susiebrentcostl@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration:\n\n\n\n\n                \n\n                        CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email(Required)\n                            \n                        Address(Required)    \n                    \n                         \n                                        \n                                        Street Address\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    City\n                                 \n                                        \n                                        State / Province / Region\n                                      \n                                    \n                                    ZIP / Postal Code\n                                \n                    \n                Phone(Required)Please briefly share your contemplative prayer background(Required)If you are bringing guests\, please list their names below. 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