On Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2Madison Plaza Pondok Indah witnessed the launch of Reslian Pardede's latest book, "Accidental Mystic: A Story of An Unlikely Spiritual Journey." This book tells the story of the author's profound life change through an unusual spiritual experience. As a rational woman with a Batak Protestant background, the author recounts how she was suddenly drawn into an inner experience that changed her perspective on life.
Source: Book Launch Documentation by SpaceJakarta Team
Written as a memoir with a narrative style that flows like a novel, this book presents snippets of events that shaped the author's spiritual journey. Readers are taken through periods of turmoil, confusion, and feelings of isolation and incomprehension from those closest to them. Yet, beneath all this lies a profound meaning about the search for identity and a connection to something greater than oneself.
Source: Book Launch Documentation by SpaceJakarta Team
In a talk show session that served as a key part of the launch event, the author explained the background to writing this book. He openly shared his challenging process of self-discovery and the challenges he faced in dealing with spiritual experiences that were difficult to explain logically. The audience was then given the opportunity to share their personal experiences related to the book's themes, whether spiritual, mystical, or similar searches for the meaning of life.
Source: Book Launch Documentation by SpaceJakarta Team
The event concluded with a question-and-answer session between the audience and the author, followed by a group photo and snacks from 2Madison Cafe. The warm and empathetic atmosphere made this event more than just a book launch, but also a space for reflection and connection among searching souls.
Written By: Noverdy R
Editor: Yuni
