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Discover a Uniquely Western Path to Eastern Wisdom

that alchemizes your everyday problems as the energy of awakening

a new but ancient path called "Ontognosis"

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Learn the Marvelous Alchemy of Suffering:

Liberate yourself through illuminating your desires, conflicts, & anxieties. Life’s upsets can be transformed into joyful wisdom.

“Sweet are the uses of adversity, which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head.”

  - Bill S., Stratford-upon-Avon, England

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The Path of Ontognosis:

This path consists of Illuminating our everyday hardships, conflicts, and suffering. Doing so leads to the perception of inner contradictions. The perception of these contradictions leads to a joyous hopelessness. This emotional release expresses itself as cosmic laughter.

“...the greatest help [Mark’s] given me was learning how not to take it all so seriously and let the negativity of business affect my peace and personal life. Also, I’ve never met a funnier person in my entire life."

Robert F, Rochester, NY

The Freedom of Self Realization:

Discerning your unseen contradictions will elevate your awareness to the mystical. This realization will shine forth in everything that you do. 

“...the dark corners have been illuminated and now there’s light, sweet light!” 

-MaryAnn S., Los Angles, CA.

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  1. Transforming a Blasé Life into a Transcendent Mystery
     

  2. ​Overcoming the Conservation of Suffering Principle
     

  3. Illuminating your Dark Emotions

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Plato believed that only men and those over the age of 50 should read philosophy blogs...
but for you good looking, I'll make an exception... just this once!

Dr. Dillof's 
Mystical Blog

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Who is Dr. Mark Dillof?

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He is a Mystic, Spiritual Teacher, and Philosophical Entertainer. He has an undergraduate & master’s degree in Philosophy from Binghamton University, a master’s degree in Psychology from the New School for Social Research, and an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Philosophy & Psychology from Union Institute & University.

Dr. Dillof has mainly taught Philosophy courses, but occasionally he’s taught Psychology, and Literature and Film courses. His most popular college course was the Philosophy of Comedy. He’s taught at Binghamton University, Post University, Grantham University, Bellarmine University, and other colleges and universities. He’s also written several books and numerous essays.

Dr. Dillof has had a private practice offering philosophical counseling for over thirty years. He's also enjoyed a side-gig as a Professional Sleight-of-hand Magician. He lives in Louisville Kentucky where he's currently engaged in a new writing project

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To learn more about mystical counseling:

Stars at Night

The point of no return...

For those who dare to take a deeper dive into the depths of Ontognosis

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