Well ... I have to say I don't think I would have sought you out so much back then ... but hold on ... no I would have but to argue. LOL.

I prefer the term metaphysics to mysticism. To my mind it carries less of a woo-woo like stigma. Metaphysical also pertains to what is real and notable but not necessarily physical. For example we experience time and even measure it but it is experienced relatively. The study of thought and the human psyche fits nicely with the concept of metaphysics. And I have to say there are times when scientific principles also slide in there.