Ache Quote by Doug Ferguson
“A mystic is someone who aches for, continually searches for, direct contact with God; contact not mediated through the emotions or intellect, but a full melding of spirit and will, believing that this is not only possible but is the entire point of life in this world.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Title unknown, possibly essay on mysticism
A mystic pursues direct, unmediated union with the divine, merging spirit and will beyond emotion or intellect.
In simple terms: Mystics seek direct divine union.
Pursue deep spiritual connection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- religious practice
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you experience divine connection without intellect?
- What limits rational understanding?
Such union may be unattainable for many.