Christian Mystic David Hoffman
Mysticism is a spiritual practice that leads to union with God. It has had an important role in Christian religion throughout history and continues to play a significant role in modern times. Scholars have studied mysticism from many perspectives, including psychological, comparative, philosophical, and theological. The 20th century saw a rise in interest in mysticism due to hermeneutical and deconstructionist philosophies. Some scholars have emphasized that mysticism is best viewed as one element that interacts with others in the formation of concrete religions, while others insist that experience and interpretation cannot be so easily sundered and that mysticism is primarily tied to a specific religion and contingent upon its teachings.
A mystic is someone who has experienced a profound shift in consciousness that is marked by a loss of self-identity and a sense of unity with the universe. This shift is often described as the mystical transition or resurrection, and it can occur at any point in life when we realize that our individuality is not inherently meaningful or necessary. A mystical experience can also be called a spiritual awakening, enlightenment, or enlightened state.
The mystical awakening that mystic david hoffmeister experienced happened when he met the spiritual teaching A Course in Miracles (ACIM). He recognized the Course as the tool he had been seeking for a radical transformation of his mind and perception, and began to attend ACIM groups regularly. In these groups, David found that Jesus was speaking to him in his mind as a clear stream of thoughts, answering his questions and offering guidance on every practical matter.
Over time, he Christian mystic david hoffmeister realized that the guidance was so precise and reliable that he could depend on it to help him navigate his day-to-day decisions, even if he did not understand how they might relate to his larger spiritual goals. He was guided to give this clarity of understanding to others, and he established Living Church Ministries in 2008 to do so. Since then, he has been invited to 44 countries and 49 states to share his teachings on practical forgiveness.
David’s message, which he shares at countless ACIM gatherings around the world, speaks to all people regardless of religious, spiritual or scientific background. He is as comfortable discussing the metaphysics behind the movie The Matrix as he is pointing to the underlying meaning of the Bible and the profound teachings of A Course in Miracles. He has learned to follow Jesus’ instruction, “Freely you have received; freely you give.”
His gentle demeanor and articulation of pure thought are a gift to all who hear him. His unwavering conviction that peace is possible and his willingness to share the tools he has discovered for transcending suffering are a testament to the power of his mysticism. He is world-renowned for his teachings on spiritual awakening, especially his clarity about the function of forgiveness and his unique approach to mindful movie-watching as a way to release judgment.
