Serkan Baran OZ    Civil Engineer / MBA Graduate    Existential Mystical Syncretic

A Compass for Meaning in an Absurd World Life is absurd. It is heavy and fleeting, full of chaos yet punctuated by moments of profound beauty. From the vastness of the universe to the smallest personal experiences, existence resists certainty. In this space of paradox—where everything and nothing coexist— Elysmic Philosophy  emerges as a path. Elysmic does not promise answers. It does not offer salvation, final truths, or rigid doctrines. Instead, it offers something quieter

Elysmic Existence Priority: A Comparative View of Existential Philosophers Introduction to Existentialism Existentialism emerged as a philosophical movement concerned with the nature of human existence , freedom, and the search for meaning. Unlike traditional philosophies that assume life has inherent meaning, existentialists emphasize that existence precedes essence — humans are not born with predefined purposes, but must create meaning through their choices, actions, and r

A Calm Path to Awareness, Presence, and Connection Have you ever felt that life is confusing, heavy, or meaningless? That sometimes, no matter what you do, the world just doesn’t make sense? Elysmic Philosophy is here for people like you. It is a practical, clear, and human-centered philosophy that helps you understand life, yourself, and your place in the world — without relying on supernatural beliefs, dogma, or external authority. Elysmic is about starting where you are, n

The Antlered Human: Between Absurdity and Presence Introduction — The Burden of Antlers In the silent expanse of existence, the human walks like an antlered elk. Each layer of consciousness, every memory, feeling, and thought, grows like branching antlers — magnificent, intricate, and unbearably heavy. The Existential Elk Theory, first articulated by Norwegian philosopher Peter Wessel Zapffe, reveals a fundamental truth: awareness itself is a burden. Just as the ancient elk c

Elysmic Philosophy, Asceticism, and Buddhism: Walking the Path Between Extremes In the vast landscape of human philosophy, the search for meaning has manifested in many forms — from rigid systems of moral duty to expansive explorations of consciousness. Among these, asceticism , Buddhism , and the modern Elysmic philosophy  share an intriguing relationship, each engaging with the tension between restraint and engagement, desire and detachment, simplicity and fullness. While t

The Elysmic Dot Approach: A Lifestyle of Authentic Emergence Most belief systems start with a predefined picture: a moral system, a religious identity, a cultural expectation, or a life plan. They provide a shape and ask us to fill it with actions that match. Most people try to live their lives like a blueprint, but life is not meant to be engineered — it is meant to be experienced. They try to craft the perfect future, the ideal identity, and the flawless plan of who they sh

Where Elysmic Stands — and Why Its Direction Matters An Introduction to Existential Mysticism Elysmic Philosophy is a modern spiritual framework that stands at the meeting point of existentialism and mysticism . It acknowledges life’s uncertainty and absurd nature, yet it discovers meaning through awareness, connection, and unity. What makes Elysmic unique is its direction : it begins with existential understanding and then evolves into mystical awareness — the opposite of ho

Bridging Absurdity, Freedom, and Unity through Conscious Resonance Introduction: The Human Search for Meaning Human consciousness stands between two abysses — the chaos of the unknown and the silence of the infinite. From the dawn of philosophy, this fragile balance has inspired two distinct responses and a new synthesis is awakening. Existentialism , which rebels against the void; Mysticism , which surrenders to the divine; and Elysmic Philosophy , a modern alchemy that reco

The Story of Eternal Energy, Humanity, and the Flow of Existence I. Before All Things: The Stillness of EE Before time, before movement, before the first vibration in the fabric of existence, there was only EE — Eternal Energy . EE  was not born, and it will never end. It was not created; it simply was. A boundless, infinite expanse of potential, existing in a state beyond comprehension — neither light nor dark, neither silent nor loud. EE  was Everything and Nothing  at once

Human consciousness is layered and interconnected, with six levels of awareness  that interact with the brain, heart, soul, and time. Understanding this structure provides a roadmap for navigating life with clarity, presence, and purpose, forming a natural bridge to Elysmic Philosophy.   The Six Levels of Consciousness 1. Unconscious / Underconscious The unconscious contains primal instincts, survival drives, and automatic reactions. The brainstem regulates these responses, w

At the heart of Elysmic Philosophy lies a paradox: everything and nothing. These two states, which appear to oppose one another, are in truth mirrors of the same reality. Life is abundant, infinite, full of layers and meaning when we look through one lens — it is everything . Yet when viewed differently, that same life reveals itself as void, impermanent, fleeting, and insignificant — it is nothing . The Elysmic perspective is not to choose one over the other, but to hold bot

The Origins of Elysium The concept of Elysium has its roots in ancient Greek mythology, first emerging in Homeric texts like The Odyssey. In these early tales, Elysium, or the Elysian Fields, was envisioned as a paradisiacal afterlife reserved for heroes and the virtuous, where they could experience eternal peace and happiness. Over time, poets such as Hesiod and Virgil in The Aeneid expanded on the idea, portraying Elysium as the final resting place for the souls blessed by

Elysmic Philosophy is a personal philosophical framework that combines elements of absurdism, agnosticism, existentialism, Zen Buddhism, Spinoza's pantheism, Freud's psychology , and a deep focus on self-awareness . It emphasizes the inherent absurdity of life, the freedom found in uncertainty, living in the present, and balancing chaos and order. The philosophy also stresses the importance of continuous personal growth through self-reflection, the interconnectedness of all