Accepted Quote by Evelyn Underhill
“Mysticism, according to its historical and psychological definitions, is the direct intuition or experience of God; and a mystic is a person who has, to a greater or less degree, such a direct experience -- one whose religion and life are centered, not merely on an accepted belief or practice, but on that which the person regards as first hand personal knowledge.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Mysticism, 1911
Mysticism is direct personal experience of the divine, beyond doctrine, shaping a life centered on that insight.
In simple terms: Mysticism is personal divine experience.
Key Takeaway
Seek direct spiritual insight.
Themes
spirituality
experience
knowledge
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- meditation
- creative work
Key Concepts
Mystical epistemology
personal revelation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one cultivate direct spiritual experience?
- What role does community play in mystic practice?
A Different Perspective
May be inaccessible without prior framework.
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