The term "mystic" comes from the Greek word meaning "unnameable." It hints at a path to spiritual realization which requires a person to transcend the mind, belief, identification, and security. In order to achieve this, a person must first develop a sense of awe for the great mystery that permeates the universe. The path to mysticism requires a person to let go of the limitations of the ego and experience a transcendental state.

Mystics have a high degree of…