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Mystics are of the belief that an inner essence can be achieved through a state of spiritual awareness that enables an individual to create a divine self within one's souls as they believe that heaven could be experienced in a divine self. According to the book’s assertion of mysticism as a paradox of the universe we live as elements exist in intimacy together with nature (p.1). Mystical experience is based on intuition, divineness and a personal relationship with one's souls through the individual with the Creator
Oneness with the divine being dispels the notion of belief as a mystical experience has been created enabling one to connect with his/her soul with the Divine Being. According to the Pawnee song our connection with the Divine Being is in the through the sacredness of the earth and in natural elements of the universe (p.8). Andrew believes in the togetherness of human beings that are divine in the formation a sacred society that is sourced from the inner divinization of soul, mind, and body. As stated by Black Elk, internal divinization is characterized in better holier relationships, different perceptions with the earth and creatures and most importantly a transformed relationship with God (p.14). Sincerity and hunger for divine intervention will spur commitment and growth. The origins of mysticisms are as early the origins of man. Mysticism origins can be attributed to Shamanism.
According to the video shamanism was the brainchild of religion and mysticism. Shamanism is involved apprenticeship into another world from one person another to help establish the divine relations that existed in the other realm. However, Shamanism faced opposition through claims of defamation and facts that ultimately led to the split of shamanisms that resulted in the start of religion while the rest continued with shamanism mystic traditions that eventually led to the start of mysticism. Mysticism is prevalent in most cultures worldwide as they seek to unveil different powers of the mind, soul and the body often finding similar results on the power of divine intervention and oneness.
Mysticism involves a complicated journey that is undertaken and an innate feeling of self-belief and holy devotion to the world. From the ancient shamanism to the new world people are enjoying a certain fulfillment brought about by seeking mysticism and divine intervention. As illustrated in the video, Islam also used Mysticism especially through the Prophet Mohammed who experienced divine mysticism recorded in the Holy book of Quran. Divine answers are sought to bridge the gap between God and Man as Man is the servant of God though the need to be closer to God leads to the need to create intimate and holy relations with the Divine Being. Sufism is, therefore, a philosophy that seeks to bring Muslims closer to God through the merging of one's soul with the requirements of the Supreme Being. Through prayer, the mind and spirit are brought together in a divine state. Hesychasm is a means used by Christians to be closer to God.
Mysticism is a fundamental tenant of spiritual wellbeing as one creates his reality with a Divine Being through conscious thought. The Human being through divine devotion pursues an essential way of thought through religious and worldly teachings to develop a precious relationship with God. To reclaim full divinity and open up finite possibilities into our divine matter-soul- one needs to channel his energy through thought. A transformative journey awaits as one comes closer to God as one through idealism and creation of essence can access and ignite divine manifestation into oneself.
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The Essential Mystics: Selections From The World's Great Wisdom Tradition. Andrew harvey, 1996. Print.
