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Mysticism literally translates to closing your own eyes

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The root of this entire vast, complicated spiritual genre comes from a basic Greek term meaning to shut your eyes or your mouth. It perfectly encapsulates the introverted nature of the whole enterprise. Instead of looking outward at the real world, practitioners aggressively close off their senses to look inward. It is literally just historical branding for putting your fingers in your ears and ignoring reality.

Mysticism literally translates to closing your own eyes
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