by Richard Stromer | Jul 13, 2018 | Mystery, Mysticism, Spiritual Development, The Sacred
I believe the experience of Mystery to be the most powerful, most precious encounters we humans can have. That said, when we use the word “mystery,” it’s important to bear in mind that there are two kinds. The first, more common variety of mystery is...
by Richard Stromer | Dec 14, 2017 | Joseph Campbell, Mysticism, Religious Function of Myth, Symbols and Symbolism, Uncategorized
Campbell the Mystic and the Spiritual Function of Myth I owe a great deal to the work of the eminent comparative mythologist, Joseph Campbell. My exposure to Campbell’s ideas and observations has deepened both my love for and appreciation of mythology. Like many...