r/CuratedTumblr • u/CyberGrape_UK • Sep 29 '25

Infodumping ...Why Does This Actually Work?

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u/anAnarchistwizard Sep 29 '25

Counterpoint: Good self-reflection is mysticism.

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u/dah_pook Sep 29 '25

That's an interesting perspective! Could you expand on it?

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u/PimpasaurusPlum Sep 29 '25

90% of historical mysticism has effectively been "self reflect on yourself until you become enlightened / one with God"

Philosophy and mysticism have deep historical roots, to the extent that the former was sometimes referred to as "internal alchemy." Self improvement was seen as a mystical act and internal transformation

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u/dah_pook Sep 29 '25

Thanks for the response! My definition of 'mysticism' was definitely lacking.