A modern pioneer in the mysticism of everyday life. ?Mysticism is the art of union with Reality. The mystic is a person who has attained that union in greater or less degree; or who aims at and believes in such attainment.'Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941), an Anglican writer and spiritual director, the author of several classic works on mysticism, is increasingly regarded as one of the outstanding voices in twentieth-century spirituality. Deeply affected by the Catholic mystical tradition, she was largely responsible for stimulating the modern rediscovery of this tradition. For Underhill mysticism was not simply an esoteric corner of Christianity'it was a normal expression of authentic spirituality with relevance for all people in everyday life. As she wrote, ?No particular thing can be identified with God; nevertheless God, Who is present with all things, can be and is mediated to us by means of particular things. This, the truth on which all sacramentalism rests, covers . . . all religious practices.' Here is an essential guide to her wisdom.