What do mystics do?

Refers to supernatural metaphysics, that is, knowledge about mysterious forces.

Refers to the study of "secret knowledge" or "hidden knowledge".

For most mystics, mysticism refers to metaphysics, which is knowledge that logical reasoning or existing material science cannot understand. Mainly studying traditional religious beliefs, metaphysics, divination, witchcraft, cultivation, meditation and other metaphysical knowledge, many people try to find a world outlook beyond the current religious and philosophical dogma.

The difference between a mystic (English: occultist) and a religious person is that mystics often contact, tolerate and absorb various schools of thought with an open mind; Religious scholars' research may be limited to their own religious beliefs; Religious scholars may study religion outside of religious thoughts, and the first two are among them.

The opposite of occultism is "visible learning" or "measurable learning", that is, science. Sometimes the word occultism is used inaccurately. It is often understood as "knowledge that only some people can know" or "knowledge that must be kept secret". Some people, especially conservative Christians, give the word mysticism a derogatory meaning to belittle the actions they oppose because of their religious beliefs. Like playing role-playing games or listening to heavy metal music. Sometimes Protestants think that Catholicism itself holds occult behavior. As for playing role-playing games, listening to heavy metal music or reading Harry Potter novels, there is actually no hidden or mysterious knowledge and knowledge, so it has nothing to do with mysticism.