Is There a Difference Between the Occult and Mysticism?

Saying the word “Occult” sounds scarier than “Mysticism,” doesn’t it? That’s partly why I reference Mysticism often when referring to Sylvia Plath’s interests. The occult and mysticism are essentially the same thing, although mysticism, by definition, is becoming one with a higher power through occult means. Occult in fact, means nothing more than “hidden.” You’ve […]