Message from a Mystic

It is probably only coincidence that the questions I’ve been receiving lately, and the artwork I’ve been producing, have quite a bit in common.  If you look closely at the above image, it is bit of an optical illusion.

Are you going into a box?

Or, coming out?

Curious, isn’t it.

In this message, I would like to respond to the impression I’m getting from humanity, as it relates to the studies of the unknown.

Or, the mysterious.

Call it what you like.  Some people even call it Satan.

I probably called it something, at one time.  I can’t call it the unknown for myself, anymore.

Not after what I’ve been through…

I’m also beginning to wonder if calling myself a Mystic, is in my best interest, anymore.

Even though, I am, a Mystic.

Assumptions are made.  Some that I’m not too pleased with.  Please bear in mind that the only reason why I label myself as such, is because a doctor did it for me, after reading my neurology test results.  It was quite a relief to have my symptoms explained.  And, perhaps unfortunately,  the label went with it.

But, that doesn’t really matter.

I’ve been asked if I can predict the future.  I’ve answered this question too many times, with the same response:

No one can predict human behavior.  Not even the God you worship.  If that were so, that God could also control your behavior.

Obviously, that is not the case, unless your God is confused.  Look around.  Do you see logic displayed around you?

Predictions have been used, for thousands of years, to gain control over the masses, by giving them a directive. It is like an old magic trick.  Tell someone they’ll do something, as a prediction.  Then, if you’re lucky, they’ll actually do it.  This gives that person power over the seeker, enabling them to gain control over anyone who requests their services.  It can also be used to spur social changes.  Or religious agendas.

I have also been asked if anyone can be a Mystic:

I don’t think so.  All humans are born with the potential, but few feel inspired to walk the rigid path that is required.

Are you a Witch:

No.  But, if I were, I would proudly admit it.  There is freedom of religion in my country.  You can be anything you want.

Do you have superpowers:

No.  The more knowledge one gains in Mysticism, the more they realize that they have no power, whatsoever.

No one does.

Jesus Christ said it best:

“You have no power here.  The only power you do have, is that which is given to you from far above.”

Amen to that.

“Far above?  Who is far above that has this power?” they ask.

Extraterrestrials.  Accept it, or do not.  The truth does not require your approval in order to exist.

All in all, you will be where you are, unless you change your circumstances.  You will do what you want, and no one will be able to amply predict it. (Not even a Mystic)  You are powerless, except in your own resources to change your life.  If you do change your life, you will probably receive aid from “above.”

And, that “above” is called by many names.

The unknown.

The mysterious.

Satan.

God.

Extraterrestrials.

But, one more thought on the prediction of the future, that I must agree with.  This is an ancient story, with exquisite truth within it:

“There was a merchant in Baghdad who sent his servant to market to buy provisions and in a little while the servant came back, white and trembling, and said, Master, just now when I was in the marketplace I was jostled by a woman in the crowd and when I turned I saw it was Death that jostled me.  She looked at me and made a threatening gesture,  now, lend me your horse, and I will ride away from this city and avoid my fate.  I will go to Samaria and there Death will not find me.  The merchant lent him his horse, and the servant mounted it, and he dug his spurs in its flanks and as fast as the horse could gallop he went.  Then the merchant went down to the marketplace and he saw me standing in the crowd and he came to me and said, Why did you make a threating gesture to my servant when you saw him this morning?  That was not a threatening gesture, I said, it was only a start of surprise.  I was astonished to see him in Baghdad, for I had an appointment with him tonight in Samaria,” said Death.