Ann L Vivian
Author, Musician, Thinker
It seems there is a newfound interest in mysticism these days. Have you noticed?
New books are popping up on the market that demonstrate how to achieve a mystical state.
But what if you don’t have to work at it?
Perhaps you have unexplainable, unprovoked yet powerful feelings of transcendence from an unknown or unidentified source. Have you searched for answers to questions about your experiences? Do you wish that you could read about someone else who has also been through similar phenomena? Do you wonder what their everyday existence is like?
I did. If you are still searching, or even if you are just curious, WELCOME!
This website, blog, and the book that I am writing,Visions, Visitations, and The Voice: My Intimate Journey with the Sacred, are meant for you. Please come explore with me—I welcome your company, comments, and thoughts.
A Different Visit From David
(One year later…and a few years ago) Today, June 21, 2021, is the day after Fathers’ Day, which we celebrated without David for the second year. In a row. Jonathan seemed to want no fuss made for him, and he told me later in the day that he had gone for a walk or a...
A Deliberately Controversial Question:
Is High Intelligence Ever a Disability? I just came across an answer that I responded with last year on Quora, the Question-and-Answer forum. It was in response to a question about high-level intelligence. I would love to hear from any of you who have opinions on...
Acceptance — in Retrospect
(Short Sacred Experience, December 19, 2024) Just as had happened a few weeks ago (but only one week after my pervious one), I had another spiritual experience as soon as I sat down in the living room. That morning, my therapist and I had been discussing a number of...
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