A Path of Connection and Inner Peace
Mespilism is a practical philosophy that centres on compassion, interconnectedness, and inner peace. It emphasises the importance of testing everything against personal experience and avoiding blind faith. This path encourages a mindful and compassionate way of life, bringing harmony within ourselves and with the world around us.
A free booklet in PDF format introducing Mespilism can be downloaded from this website. Click here to download. This booklet is released under public domain and can also be purchased as a physical booklet.
"We are all bound by a deep interdependence. Our existence relies on the farmer who grows our food, and that farmer, in turn, depends on the environment that nurtures the crops. None of us can exist without nature, for we are a part of it, not separate from it. It is essential to foster the understanding that we are all connected, each of us contributing to the greater whole."
"It is important to test everything and not rely on blind faith for things we can’t prove to and for ourself. [...] Do not place your trust in things that cannot be verified through your own experience. Relying on blind faith alone may lead you away from understanding. Instead, seek to ground your beliefs in what you can observe and personally know to be true."
"We all, whether knowingly or not, pursue happiness. It is a quiet force that guides our actions, shaping our choices and desires. At times, we chase it eagerly; at others, we seek it unknowingly in the corners of our daily lives. Yet, the quest for happiness remains a shared thread that binds us all, woven through our very nature."
"Beliefs should never be imposed upon anyone, as every individual has the right to arrive at their own conclusions, free from coercion or force. Compassion, respect, and understanding should guide our interactions with the world."
"It is of utmost importance that we respect and safeguard nature. Our very existence depends on its well-being, as we are inextricably linked to the natural world. Protecting nature not only preserves the environment that sustains us but also ensures the continuity of life for future generations. In respecting nature, we honour the intricate web of life of which we are a part. Given our interconnection and interdependence, to harm nature is to harm ourselves."
A community for Mespilism now exists on Reddit. Click here to access.