1 Extrovertive Mystical Experience
Mystical Encounters with the Natural World July 7, 2005 Paul Marshall
Mystical experiences of the natural world, known as extrovertive experiences, are described through detailed accounts and a list of their common characteristics. Contrary to many theorists, the author argues that these experiences are not necessarily mediated by the senses. Survey studies indicate that a small but significant portion of the US and UK populations have encountered extrovertive unity, at least in milder forms. Evidence suggests that such experiences predate Romantic thinkers, appearing in older religious traditions, though this is not definitive.