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mysticism

[mis-tuh-siz-uhm] / ˈmɪs təˌsɪz əm /


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Beta takes a similar approach to expressions of spirituality and mysticism, which there is a fair amount of in this book, given Alice Coltrane’s personal journey into becoming Swamini Turiyasangitananda.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

These highly autobiographical works draw on her Afro-Brazilian heritage, radiate with mysticism and focus on womanhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

But mysticism also holds sway behind the closed door of politics.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

During an eight-week trial, the court heard the couple had created their own bespoke belief system based on a mixture of elements that drew from New Age mysticism and West African religion.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

She was a mosaic of her grandmother Rommely’s mysticism, her tale-telling, her great belief in everything and her compassion for the weak ones.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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