Practical Mysticism

In an age of distraction and noise, the call to inner stillness has never been more urgent. Written in 1914 at the outbreak of war, Evelyn Underhill's 'Practical Mysticism' was offered as a lifeline to those who longed for a direct, lived experience of the Divine. This modern-English edition renders her timeless guidance in clear, inviting language while remaining faithful to her original meaning and spirit. Underhill demystifies the contemplative path, showing that mysticism is not an esoteric luxury but a practical art available to anyone willing to attend to the reality beneath everyday appearances. She walks readers through the stages of spiritual growth—from self-knowledge and meditation to union with the Divine—with warmth, wisdom, and an unshakable conviction that the soul's pilgrimage is the most practical endeavor of all. Part of The Modern Wisdom Library.