Practical Mysticism



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UNIVERSITY OF METAPHYSICSBACHELORS DEGREE / MINISTERS, PRACTITIONERS DIPLOMASSTUDY LESSON EXAM - INTRODUCTORYPRACTICAL MYSTICISM

1.No matter what a person has studied, or how much they have learned about life's mysteries, it means nothing unless...

The knowledge is applied for the improvement of quality of one's own life and lives of the people around oneself.

2.Does being a walking encyclopedia of esoteric or occult knowledge guarantee that you will be prosperous, loved, and successful?

No, being a walking encyclopedia of esoteric or occult knowledge doesn't guarantee for a student to become prosperous, loved and successful. Instead, the author says that there are thousands of students who are 'walking encyclopedias' still they are unloved, lonely, and unsuccessful and lacks basic financial provisions.

3.What is the main practice in Mysticism, and what is its main objective or goal?

The main practice of mysticism is to fulfill the quest of human growth and awareness. The main practice of mysticism can be explained through the qualities of mysticism which is to discover one's self-reality, i.e. a relationship with the Universe, people and mind. Mysticism involves discovering one's God who resides in the depth of human mind. Mysticism also includes having a direct contact with the Universal Power, God. The presence of God is experienced through mysticism. Through practical application of mysticism, one strives to improve the purpose of life and becomes guided with the daily chores of life through intuitive process. Mysticism also synthesizes the Creative intelligence of the Universe, to create the desires for one's life. The main practice of mysticism is done through meditation. It is often called as mystical meditation which is attempted to contact the God in a spiritual way. Meditation is done through one's eyes closed when person feels a second sight or eye of the soul.

4.Mystically defined - what is "Second Sight", as described in this Lesson?

Second sight or mystical sight is the practical mysticism, i.e. mystical meditation. This is done with physical eyes closed. When the physical eyes are closed, a second sight comes into mind when the mind begins to look into itself. The second sight is called as the third eye or the eye of the soul in mysticism. Christ referred to this eye as to fill the body with light. Through second sight, the mystics are able to relate the presence with the Ultimate Reality, God.

5.What are some of the things that a person might SEE with their second sight?

A person might experience cloud-like formations of color, pictures of various phenomena or an inner light. With the pictures, these can include images form subconscious mind, images from an after-death dimension or a person might also experience an energy surge or change in the body related to the ...