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Practical Mysticism

First published: 1914
Pages: 88

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Preface
10:07
What is Mysticism?
17:50
The World of Reality
23:07
The Preparation of the Mystic
24:37
Meditation and Recollection
14:06
Self-Adjustment
26:24
Love and Will
19:38
The First Form of Contemplation
25:54
The Second Form of Contemplation
31:23
The Third Form of Contemplation
33:52
The Mystical Life
33:41

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Written for ordinary readers rather than scholars or saints, this small book sets out to show that mysticism is not a strange gift reserved for a chosen few but a way of seeing available to anyone willing to pay attention. Evelyn Underhill defines mysticism plainly as union with reality, then guides the reader through the discipline of contemplation, the training of a scattered mind, and the deeper awareness that daily distraction tends to bury. Published in 1914, on the eve of the First World War, it argues that a contemplative life has practical value even in anxious times. Clear, encouraging, and free of jargon, it remains one of her most approachable works. Offered here as a free PDF and EPUB edition.

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Evelyn Underhill

Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941) was an English writer, pacifist, and spiritual director best known for her studies of Christian mysticism. Her 1911 book Mysticism became a standard reference, and she spent her later years leading retreats and guiding others in the contemplative life.

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