In some ways it feels like that framework shapes the way we interpret mystery. It is the name we give to the experience. And sometimes we just don't have a name and have to struggle through on our own.
This is very thought provoking, especially given all the things going on in my tradition right now. I don't know that the two need each other necessarily. For us, there was a smaller mystery tradition first, which certainly had both lore and gnosis. So I question what it means to have a public framework. Does it impact mystery?
I completely related to your reluctance to be called to come forward with a mystery as well. I have to say this much. That something that was a mystery years ago seems to have moved into being now. It started by sharing, with others who had similar experiences. And now, it has grown into somewhat of a secret cult. It feels like many people gave birth to it at once. And like giving birth, there is always a share of apprehension involved.
Good luck on this path. I have never regretted following those paths when they have called. I hope you do not either.
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Date: 2011-02-23 12:54 am (UTC)This is very thought provoking, especially given all the things going on in my tradition right now. I don't know that the two need each other necessarily. For us, there was a smaller mystery tradition first, which certainly had both lore and gnosis. So I question what it means to have a public framework. Does it impact mystery?
I completely related to your reluctance to be called to come forward with a mystery as well. I have to say this much. That something that was a mystery years ago seems to have moved into being now. It started by sharing, with others who had similar experiences. And now, it has grown into somewhat of a secret cult. It feels like many people gave birth to it at once. And like giving birth, there is always a share of apprehension involved.
Good luck on this path. I have never regretted following those paths when they have called. I hope you do not either.