mysticism

/ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/
noun
  1. A spiritual practice or belief that focuses on direct personal experience of God, truth, or ultimate reality, often through meditation or prayer.
    • Mysticism is an important part of many religious traditions around the world.
    • She studied Christian mysticism and the writings of medieval saints.
    • His interest in mysticism led him to spend years in a monastery.
  2. Vague or mysterious thinking that is not based on reason or evidence.
    • The book was full of mysticism and lacked scientific proof.
    • She preferred logic over mysticism when solving problems.
    • Some people dismiss his ideas as mere mysticism.
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