Bringing About an Enchanted World
Bringing About an Enchanted World

Can Praying Change the World?
Mystical Activism: Part Five


I use the word “enchanted” in this title deliberately. In a weary, disenchanted world, the breaking in of spiritual reality can be seen and experienced as enchanting. When we leave behind the magical fantasies of an earlier structure of humankind, we do better to include the mystical enchantment of the spiritual world that Jesus introduced us to. Science itself has newly discovered the quantum world, which is a part of a truly enchanting reality.

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Healing & Transforming the World in Practice
Healing & Transforming the World in Practice

The Vibrant Web of Spiritual Heart Energy
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Heartful Attunement with Whole-Body Mystical Presencing


“To heal and change and the world through mystical activism, we need ways to purposefully and directly move from our ordinary consciousness to non-ordinary mystical consciousness... We believe the vibrant web of spiritual heart energy is a major factor in how Jesus operated and how we function also. It is transforming and what heals and changes both us and the world.”

– Paul Smith


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Mystical Practices to Heal and Transform the World
Mystical Practices to Heal and Transform the World

Can Praying Change the World?
Mystical Activism: Part Four

To heal and change and the world through mystical activism, we need ways to purposefully and directly move from our ordinary consciousness to non-ordinary mystical consciousness. This includes the awakened state in harmonic cocreation and wisdom and the unitive state of oneness that was Jesus’ plan for transforming the world. 

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Stepping into What Mystical Activism Looks Like
Stepping into What Mystical Activism Looks Like

Engaging in the Divine Sphere of Power
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Mystical Activism with a New Lord’s Prayer


Asking God in Jesus’ name has nothing to do with ending one’s prayer with the words ‘in the name of Jesus.’ We can say ‘In the name of Jesus’ over and over again, and if it is coming from ordinary consciousness, it is just words that we hope have some magical meaning like ‘abracadabra.’ ‘In the New Testament there are no magically potent names,’ no hocus pocus.

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Do You Know Jesus' Mystical Plan for World Peace?
Do You Know Jesus' Mystical Plan for World Peace?

Can Praying Change the World? 
Mystical Activism:  Part Two   

Interestingly, Jesus’ mystical plan for world peace does not depend on everyone in the world becoming a Christian. If you consider the history of Christians clashing with other Christians, that would not seem to bring peace anyway! And besides, getting everyone into the same religion would not be a very mystical plan — and Jesus’ plan is very, very mystical. Let’s look at Jesus’ practice of “activism” for a better world.

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Can Praying Change the World?
Can Praying Change the World?

Mystical Activism
Part One

Have you ever cried out to God or the Universe to do something about the horrible wars on earth or the increasing devastation of climate change? Maybe you have earnestly prayed about the starving populations around the world or the craziness of politicians today. Have you ever wondered if your prayer did any good? Maybe you’ve even given up on such types of prayer. 

Does the world change when we pray? If so, how does that work? Do we ask God to do something, and then God acts? I believe praying does change the world, but it is not us asking and then God acting. Nor is it, as some have said, us asking, and then we act.  

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Introducing a New ICN Saturday Email Rhythm
Introducing a New ICN Saturday Email Rhythm

Throughout Lent, we held a special container of grief and glory. I want to thank you for walking this path with us—to whatever degree you have. This has been a season both of loss and invitation for our community.

Paul Smith has now transitioned from founding elder to a living ancestor in our midst. We will continue to honor and be guided by him in the years to come. We are eternally grateful for all he brought forth and shared in his life, and how he embodied and invited the spirit’s call to evolve for so many.

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