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With this episode we launch a new season of The Mystic Cave, with a look at Thomas Moore's 2014 book, "A Religion of One's Own"--for seekers who don't want to give up religious practice just because they've given up religion! In fact, Moore would say, we cannot escape religion, even in the secular world, because our souls will always seek out the sacred. But we can make it our own.

Resources:
Thomas Moore, "A Religion of One's Own," published by Gotham Books, 2014

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Photo by Jared Rice on Unsplash

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Series Music Credit
"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2026

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As David prepares to leave for home, he knows there is no going back. There is only going on, to wherever life is leading him next. But now, he looks forward to that mystery unfolding before him. He's faced it already, and he's found, in the process, his own soul.

Making Contact:
Face Book: “The Mystic Cave” Face Book group
Web site: https://www.brianepearson.ca/
Email: [email protected]

Music Credits:
Intro and Outro: "Born to be Wild," by Steppenwolf, from the album, Steppenwolf, 1968; licensed by SOCAN 2022.
Interlude: "Coming Home" by JuliusH from Pixabay.

Photo Credit:
LandonParenteau on Unsplash 

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My web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.ca
My email address: [email protected]

Series Music Credit
"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2026

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David is breathing easier now. His days on the Coast are coming to a close and soon he will be heading home, and whatever that will mean. But first, he must face the one challenge that has eluded him. He is drawn one more time to the rugged shoreline.

Making Contact:
Face Book: “The Mystic Cave” Face Book group
Web site: https://www.brianepearson.ca/
Email: [email protected]

Music Credits:
Intro and Outro: "Born to be Wild," by Steppenwolf, from the album, Steppenwolf, 1968; licensed by SOCAN 2022.
Interlude: "Danger at the Horizon" by SamuelFrancisjohnson from Pixabay.

Photo Credit:
LandonParenteau on Unsplash 

Personal Links
My web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.ca
My email address: [email protected]

Series Music Credit
"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2026

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Forgiveness is one thing, but penance is something else altogether. David faces the consequences of his actions, but that means facing his own humanity, which is perhaps what lies at the bottom of our deepest descent.

Making Contact:
Face Book: “The Mystic Cave” Face Book group
Web site: https://www.brianepearson.ca/
Email: [email protected]

Music Credits:
Intro and Outro: "Born to be Wild," by Steppenwolf, from the album, Steppenwolf, 1968; licensed by SOCAN 2022.
Interlude: "The Way Home" by ZakharValaha" from Pixabay.

Photo Credit:
LandonParenteau on Unsplash 

Personal Links
My web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.ca
My email address: [email protected]

Series Music Credit
"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2026

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David, desperate to regain some measure of control over his life, makes one last attempt to train his mind on his ministry. But it's futile. The darker forces of Soul will not be repressed by the lofty ways of Spirit. Inevitably, all hell will break loose.

Making Contact:
Face Book: “The Mystic Cave” Face Book group
Web site: https://www.brianepearson.ca/
Email: [email protected]

Music Credits:
Intro and Outro: "Born to be Wild," by Steppenwolf, from the album, Steppenwolf, 1968; licensed by SOCAN 2022.
Interlude: "Emotional Piano" by Lesfm from Pixabay.

Photo Credit:
LandonParenteau on Unsplash 

Personal Links
My web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.ca
My email address: [email protected]

Series Music Credit
"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2026

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David's dark days are lightened by a beatific vision that raises new life within him. But not new hope. It's a vision whose fulfillment must be avoided, not embraced. Still, love will have its way, for better or for worse.

Making Contact:
Face Book: “The Mystic Cave” Face Book group
Web site: https://www.brianepearson.ca/
Email: [email protected]

Music Credits:
Intro and Outro: "Born to be Wild," by Steppenwolf, from the album, Steppenwolf, 1968; licensed by SOCAN 2022.
Interlude: "Motivational Inspiring Piano" by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

Photo Credit:
LandonParenteau on Unsplash 

Personal Links
My web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.ca
My email address: [email protected]

Series Music Credit
"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2026

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David continues on a downward spiral, all his grand Christmas plans crashing onto the rocks of his flawed humanity. There's not much to give him hope at this darkest time of the year. Except perhaps certain doors closing behind him. Doesn't that always mean new doors opening?

Making Contact:
Face Book: “The Mystic Cave” Face Book group
Web site: https://www.brianepearson.ca/
Email: [email protected]

Music Credits:
Intro and Outro: "Born to be Wild," by Steppenwolf, from the album, Steppenwolf, 1968; licensed by SOCAN 2022.
Interlude: "Far From Home Acoustic Version" by mad/FAN from Pixabay.

Photo Credit:
LandonParenteau on Unsplash 

Personal Links
My web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.ca
My email address: [email protected]

Series Music Credit
"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2026

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Dark days bring with them dark thoughts, driving David inward.  The sparkling lights of Christmas might have offered him a respite. Instead, like a lighthouse, they serve as a warning: Sailors Beware.

Making Contact:
Face Book: “The Mystic Cave” Face Book group
Web site: https://www.brianepearson.ca/
Email: [email protected]

Music Credits:
Intro and Outro: "Born to be Wild," by Steppenwolf, from the album, Steppenwolf, 1968; licensed by SOCAN 2022.
Interlude: "Under Pressure" by MichaelKobrin from Pixabay.

Photo Credit:
LandonParenteau on Unsplash 

Personal Links
My web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.ca
My email address: [email protected]

Series Music Credit
"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2026

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David leans into his new job, with all its new possibilities. But a coastal ramble warns him that there are dangers here, too, if he's inclined to mind them. New possibilities seem to be accompanied by new risks.

Making Contact:
Face Book: “The Mystic Cave” Face Book group
Web site: https://www.brianepearson.ca/
Email: [email protected]

Music Credits:
Intro and Outro: "Born to be Wild," by Steppenwolf, from the album, Steppenwolf, 1968; licensed by SOCAN 2022.
Interlude: "Christmas Story" by Lesfm  from Pixabay.

Photo Credit:
LandonParenteau on Unsplash 

Personal Links
My web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.ca
My email address: [email protected]

Series Music Credit
"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2026

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David's West Coast days are beginning to work their magic on him. It's the long nighttime shadows that remind him he still has work to do. But his way is lightened by something he hadn't anticipated finding here--friends.

Making Contact:
Face Book: “The Mystic Cave” Face Book group
Web site: https://www.brianepearson.ca/
Email: [email protected]

Music Credits:
Intro and Outro: "Born to be Wild," by Steppenwolf, from the album, Steppenwolf, 1968; licensed by SOCAN 2022.
Interlude: "Peaceful Garden" by HarumachiMusic from Pixabay.

Photo Credit:
LandonParenteau on Unsplash 

Personal Links
My web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.ca
My email address: [email protected]

Series Music Credit
"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2026