Medieval mystics sought a personal connection with God from "summary" of A History of God by Karen Armstrong
During the medieval period, mystics embarked on a profound spiritual quest that centered around the desire for a direct and intimate relationship with the divine. This yearning for a personal connection with God was a driving force behind their religious practices and experiences. Mystics sought to transcend the rituals and doctrines of institutional religion in order to commune with God on a deeper, more authentic level. These mystics often withdrew from the world, retreating to secluded places such as monasteries or hermitages to cultivate a sense of solitude and silence conducive to contemplation. By engaging in practices such as prayer, meditation, and asceticism, they hoped to purify their hearts and minds, allowing them to experience God's presence more fully. Through these spiritual disciplines, mystics sought to quiet the noise of the outside world and listen for the still, small voice of God within. Central to the mystical experience was the belief in the immanence of God – the idea that the divine could be encountered within the depths of one's own soul. Mystics viewed the human heart as a sacred space where God could be found, and they sought to ope...
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