Mystican Identity

What if your greatest spiritual work wasn’t in what you create, but in how you grow through the act of creating? In this deeply personal episode, I share a raw, real-time reflection on the silent battle behind the Mystican Identity project—the constant pull between presence and performance, being and validation.

In this episode, I dive into a transformative reinterpretation of spiritual teachings inspired by the Taittiriya Upanishad, Taoism, and The Perennial Philosophy. Instead of waiting for the divine to show up or something we invite in, I explore the idea that it’s already within us—its presence flourishing when we actively nurture it. 🧘‍♂️🌌

I unpack how ancient gu...

In this deeply personal episode, I share a transformative experience that unfolded during a morning meditation. 🧘‍♂️✨ A simple sound—water trickling from melting snow ❄️💧—became the catalyst for a profound revelation about nature, interconnectedness, and the art of simply being. 🌱🌌 Together, we’ll explore how water, in all its forms, teaches us about resilience, adaptability, and harmony. 🌊💪 From the crushing depths of the oc...

In this deeply personal and mystical episode, I share a vision that opened my eyes to the vast interconnectedness of life 🌏💫. From soaring above a dense forest 🌲 to feeling the humbling unity of all living beings 🌾🦋, I explore how we often overlook the profound wisdom of nature 🌿. This vision led me to question my ego, my priorities, and what truly matters in this intricate web of life 🌐🌸.

Join me as I reflect on how everyt...

In this episode of Mystican Identity, we dive into Chapter 3 of Aldous Huxley’s The Perennial Philosophy—an exploration of personality, sanctity, and divine incarnation. Join Phoenix Kevalin as we unravel the profound ways language shapes our understanding of spiritual concepts, from the contrasting nuances of Greek and Hebrew theology to the layered meanings of Sanskrit, Japanese, Arabic, and Nahuatl terms.

We reflect on the alleg...

In this profound episode of Mystican Identity, we dive into The Perennial Philosophy's chapter on “The Nature of the Ground.” Join us as we journey through the mystical insights of Meister Eckhart, Ruysbroeck, Dionysius the Areopagite, and other luminaries who sought to describe the divine Ground—the timeless essence that transcends all form and distinction.

We begin with the limitations of language, exploring how words can only po...

In this special Halloween episode of Mystican Identity, we explore the eerie and mysterious side of mysticism, where the boundaries between the natural and supernatural blur. Journey with us as we delve into the extraordinary experiences of mystics like St. Teresa of Ávila, Padre Pio, and Neem Karoli Baba—figures who transcended ordinary reality through visions, levitation, and divine encounters.

We’ll also dive deep into Julian of...

In this deeply personal episode of Mystican Identity, I reflect on the life of my beloved dog, Riley, and the spiritual lessons his presence and passing have brought to me. Through stories and memories, I explore how Riley’s unconditional love, joy, and selfless service embody the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita on Karma Yoga and how his actions reflect the deeper truths of the Divine Ground.

This episode also touches on the idea th...

In this special episode of Mystican Identity, I take a personal journey into love, loss, and spiritual connection through the lens of my dog Riley’s life and passing. Riley was more than just a pet—he was a reflection of the deeper truths of presence, loyalty, and the eternal connection we all share. In this episode, I reflect on the spiritual lessons his life taught me, and how his passing led me to consider the Divine Ground that...

In this episode of Mystican Identity, Phoenix delves into the concept of the Divine Ground, the ultimate source of all being, as explored through various spiritual traditions. Drawing from Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and the profound insights of female mystics like Julian of Norwich, St. Teresa of Ávila, and Hildegard of Bingen, we discuss how the divine Ground is both transcendent and immanent—beyond form yet present...

In this episode of Mystican Identity, Phoenix explores how the timeless principle of "That Art Thou"—the unity of the individual and the divine—resonates within the spiritual traditions of the Māori, Sioux, and Iroquois cultures. While often associated with Eastern and Western religious philosophies, the Perennial Philosophy's core truth is reflected across many indigenous traditions as well.

Join us as we delve into the Māori conc...