Synopses & Reviews
Originally published in 1915, Practical Mysticism is the most lucid statement of the meaning of mysticism and the practice of contemplation yet written. This is one of the basic books of spiritual aspiration, for as the author writes, "The spiritual life is a part of every man's life, and until he has realized it he is not a complete human being." She then proceeds to outline, step by step, the essential practices of mysticism. Practical Mysticism not only explains what mysticism is, but also reveals why it is a powerful force for change in the world. Written at the outbreak of World War I, it is a brilliant statement of peacemaking -- within ourselves, in the way we treat others, and the way we honor God.