Spirituality and Mysticism (A Basic Statement)

 Spirituality is the art and craeft of living life well. Mysticism is the art of openness to reality, culminating in depth-experiences of the Mystery of Earth &amp; Cosmos. The spiritual person longs to live and not just to survive; to bring all of their talents and abilities to fruition in a meaningful way, for the sake of self and community. The mystic is enamored of the beauty and sublimity of the universe, and seeks illumination in and through communion with Nature, the self and 'others'--both 'divine' and human.<br />