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Dialogues with a Modern Mystic
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Andrew Harvey
- Mark Matousek
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Harvey defines a mystic as "someone who has direct cognition of God beyond thought or image." Although there is a mystic in all of us, contemporary culture has tried to combat the ideals of unity, wisdom, compassion, and grace with what Harvey calls "the concentration camp of reason." Other obstacles to the mystical path include the trivialization of serious issues and the relentless pursuit of distraction.
Despite all of this, individuals are re-discovering the breadth and depth of mystical resources within Christian, Islamic, Judaic, Buddhist, and Hindu religious traditions. Modern-day mystics, Harvey explains, see the world as "the theatre of divine grace." They are practicing spiritual disciplines, confronting mortality, and trying to shatter narcissism. Harvey is also convinced that mystics are heroic and active. He notes that "their creativity, stamina and altruistic action have been fueled by divine knowledge and energy."
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Interviews with modern-day mystic Andrew Harvey yield a discourse of mystical depth and beauty.