Guy Mystic- Episode 8
So, by weaving together various mystical traditions, the ideas of Alfred North Whitehead and Teilhard de Chardin, two thinkers I first encountered while diving into Integral theory, have come to the forefront in the past few years.
Whitehead’s Process philosophy really speaks to me these days. Its emphasis on God as an active participant in our lives and that we are co-creators in this wild, beautiful dance of existence makes sense of my experience. It’s the most effective metaphysics to deal with theodicy that I’ve encountered.
This perspective shifts my thinking in ways that just make sense. God is not dictating our lives or setting up some predetermined path. Instead, it is experiencing life alongside us, moment by moment.
This is an empowering way of approaching experiences. When I’m fully present and tuned into my creative impulse, I’m not just going through the motions—I’m helping to bring new possibilities into being. Each choice becomes an opportunity to participate across the web of existence we’re all part of.
As I adopt this way of experiencing, I feel a shift—like the universe itself is breathing with me. Not directing me toward a specific choice, but rather creating a space where I can sense the possibilities more clearly. Reality isn’t just static objects but events and experiences—moments of becoming. Each moment is influenced by what came before but not completely determined by it. There’s room for novelty, for creation, for something to emerge.
Teilhard de Chardin adds another layer to this. He saw consciousness as the universe’s deepening awareness of itself, a movement toward what he called the Omega Point, a kind of ultimate complexity and unity.
I find this idea incredibly hopeful. It suggests that my own journey toward greater awareness isn’t separate from the universe’s journey. When I practice presence and compassion, when I create from that deep well of intuition—I’m participating in this process.
This approach affects how I move through my day. When I am mindful I ask better questions: “What wants to emerge in this situation?” “How can I create a space for insight?” “Are there synchronicities with potential glimpses of that co-creative process at work?”
Even challenging interactions can shift. I try to remember that the divine is present in the difficult moments too—not solving the problem for us, but experiencing it with us, offering possibilities for healing and growth if I can stay present enough to perceive them.
It’s not all happy times of course. If we’re co-creating reality, that means we are responsible for our contributions. When I’m reactive, fearful, or closed off, I’m still participating in creation—just not in a way that may increase flourishing.
I have to face some uncomfortable truths about the realities I’ve helped create in my relationships. When my lack of presence leads to missed opportunities or unnecessary suffering. The good news is that each moment offers a fresh start.
The invitation is simple but transformative: Be present. Pay attention. Recognize the sacred creative force that moves within and around all of us.