Mystical Experiences
Spiritually Transformative Experiences (STEs) is a term coined by Dr. Yvonne Kason MD in 1994. Mystical Experiences are the most powerfully elevating and impactful type of STE. Types of Mystical Experiences Mystical experiences take many different forms. Yvonne Kason MD has categorized mystical experiences into the following seven main categories. Even though any one mystical
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Near-Death Experiences
Near-Death Experiences The term “Near-Death Experience”, (NDE), was first coined in 1975 by American psychiatrist Dr. Raymond Moody, M.D., to describe a phenomenon he documented in his ground-breaking book, Life After Life. However, NDEs have been described in many cultures for centuries. Definition of a Near-Death Experience 1. An out-of-body and/or white light, mystical experience;
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Other death-related STEs
Deathbed Experiences or Nearing-Death Awareness Deathbed Experiences happen to people shortly before they die. They are strong STEs that may occur several hours or even several days before a person passes away due to a terminal illness, old age, or even an unexpected accident. Deathbed Experiences a.k.a. “Deathbed Visions”, “Nearing-Death Awareness”, or “end-of-life experiences”. Deathbed
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Psychic or Intuitive Experiences
Types of Psychic or Intuitive Experiences [Reference: Yvonne Kason. Touched by the Light. 2019] Psychic or Intuitive Experiences Are Not Always Positive Some psychic or intuitive experiences may be frightening or intrusive: Experiencers may sometimes feel distressed or even overwhelmed by their psychic or intuitive STE experiences. Distress from psychic STEs may occur due to: [References:
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Kundalini / Spiritual Energy Awakenings
Features of Kundalini / Spiritual Energy Awakenings Known in various traditions as Kundalini Awakening, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit awakening, Holy Wind, Dumo Fire, Shakti, Chi activation, and other terms. Classical signs include; [Reference: Kason, Yvonne. Touched by the Light. 2019] Suggested Further Reading on Spiritual Energy/Kundalini Awakening Greenwell, Bonnie. Energies of Transformation: A Guide to the Kundalini
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Inspired Creativity
Inspired Creativity Experiences Inspired Creativity is a powerful creative experience mixed with a mystical experience. Some STE Experiencers have powerful inspired creative experiences that are deeply intertwined with a mystical or paranormal element. Persons experiencing inspired creativity may produce remarkable amounts or demonstrate outstanding quality or even genius in any field, including original writings, poetry,
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Shamanic Animal Encounters
Shamanic Animal Encounters Shamanic Animal Encounters are unusual meaningful encounters with animals. Many STE Experiencers find that after their spiritual awakening they begin to have episodic extraordinary and meaningful encounters with animals. This comes in two different ways: through what seems like mental communication; or, through a synchronicity, (meaningful coincidence) when the type of animal
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Spiritual Emergencies
Spiritual Emergencies “Spiritual Emergency” refers to a crisis during one’s spiritual transformation. Spiritual emergencies may happen after dramatic STEs and due to challenging unusual states of mind that may happen during a person’s spiritual awakening process (aka spiritual emergence). The terms “spiritual emergence syndrome” and “spiritual emergency” were coined by California psychiatrist Stan Grof MD
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STE After-Effects
After-Effects of Spiritually Transformative Experiences A long-term change happens after the awakening STE. After their first or spiritual awakening STE, many Experiencers find themselves launched into a long-term process of transformation which affects their body, mind, and spirit. After-effects may vary over time, but many after-effects continue for the rest of the Experiencer’s life. STE
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Finding Our Way Home
What have we learned from 40 years of STE research? What do STEs teach us about Consciousness? What do STEs teach us Spiritually? How to promote a healthy Spiritual Awakening After the Spiritual Awakening many Experiencers want to develop spiritually. No matter which spiritual path you choose to follow, the keys to promote a healthy,
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