I also think that only some people know how to tune in to it. It can be part of your intuition. Always seeking, always wanting to know where the connection is. The problem is we don't use enough of our consciousness. It is a person who exists with conscious awareness.
Faith shows progress and rationality.
It is hard to dismiss, define or to even know what mysticism is. One must test one's own convictions to see what works. It is a very personal thing. Teaching can be done without talking. Bad teachers are those who are trying to sell themselves and everything to people, like spiritual leaders.