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In 2004, bad boy Billy Fingers Cohen, a homeless small-time drug
dealer and addict in a state of drug induced euphoria ran into a
busy intersection and was killed instantly by a speeding
automobile. He left behind a grieving sister. For weeks she
struggled with grief and tried to make sense of Billy's seemingly
wasted life and tragic death. A few weeks after his death, William
Cohen, aka Billy Fingers, woke his sister Annie at dawn. 'I'm
drifting weightlessly through these glorious stars and galaxies and
I feel a Divine Presence, a kind, loving beneficent presence,
twinkling all around me.' Billy's ongoing after-death
communications take his sister on an unprecedented journey into the
bliss and wonder of life beyond death. Billy's profound, detailed
description of the mystical realms he traverses, the Beings of
Light that await him, and the wisdom he receives take the reader
beyond the near-death experience. Billy is, indeed, as Dr. Raymond
Moody points out in his foreword, explaining the phenomena we've
known about since ancient times, an afterworld walker. A
fascinating page-turner filled with wisdom, humour and hope, The
Afterlife of Billy Fingers, will forever change your views about
life, death and the hereafter. If I could give you a gift it would
be to find the glory inside yourself, beyond the roles and the
drama, so you can dance the dance of the game of life with a little
more rhythm, a little more abandon, a little more
shaking-those-hips.
Whether on a walk a city park, local nature preserve, or national
wilderness area, the wonders and healing power of nature are
accessible to all. To enhance the experience and foster mindful
observation, curiosity, and introspection, poet and nature lover
Hannah Fries combines her own reflections and guided mindfulness
exercises with a curated selection of inspirational writing from
poets, naturalists, artists, scientists, and thinkers throughout
the centuries and across cultures, including Japanese haiku
masters, nineteenth - century European Romantics, American
Transcendentalists, and contemporary environmentalists. Accompanied
by beautiful forest photography, and a foreword by Robin Wall
Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass, Being with Trees is a
distinctive gift that invites frequent revisiting for fresh
insights and inspiration.
Reveals the long-forgotten prequel to the Grail mythos and how it
has profound resonance with modern times Unveiling the
long-forgotten prequel to the Grail quest stories, Caitlin and John
Matthews examine The Elucidation of the Grail, a forgotten
13th-century French text, and show how it offers the key to
understanding the sevenfold path of the Grail and the deeper
stories beneath the Christian Grail narrative. Beginning with a new
translation of The Elucidation by foremost esotericist Gareth
Knight and Caitlin Matthews, the authors provide a complete
commentary on the poem, revealing a startling alternative cause of
the Wasteland and the Grail quest, one which has a profound
resonance with our own times. They examine the forgotten story of
the Faery Wars and explain the Faery Accord, an agreement that once
existed between humans and the Faery and upon which the spiritual
and physical health of the land depends. The offering of the Grail
and its regenerative powers by the Maidens of the Wells--Faery
women--was part of this Accord. King Amangons and his men violated
the Accord, through their abuse of the Well Maidens and other evil
actions, causing the wasting of the land. The Knights of King
Arthur seek to avenge the Well Maidens and rebirth the Grail to
restore access to the lost paradisiacal "Courts of Joy" held in
ancestral memory. On their quest, they encounter the Rich Company
whose greed keeps the Knights occupied in long wars of attrition,
yet their quest to restore the generous hospitality of the
Wells--the true Grail, the Faery Grail--continues. In addition to
the Faery Accord and Knights' quest, the authors examine the Seven
Guardians of the Stories, the Rich Fisher, the Courts of Joy and
paradise lost, and the otherworldly Land of Women. They show how
this lost book of the Grail reveals themes familiar to the modern
world and offers hope of healing the rift between the worlds of
Faery and human as well as restoration of our natural belonging to
the land.
A comprehensive look at the life and continuing influence of
16th-century scientific genius and occultist Dr. John Dee Dr. John
Dee (1527-1608), Queen Elizabeth I's court advisor and astrologer,
was the foremost scientific genius of the 16th century. Laying the
foundation for modern science, he actively promoted mathematics and
astronomy as well as made advances in navigation and optics that
helped elevate England to the foremost imperial power in the world.
Centuries ahead of his time, his theoretical work included the
concept of light speed and prototypes for telescopes and solar
panels. Dee, the original "007" (his crown-given moniker), even
invented the idea of a "British Empire," envisioning fledgling
America as the new Atlantis, himself as Merlin, and Elizabeth as
Arthur. Presenting a comprehensive overview of Dee's life and work,
Louv examines his scientific achievements, intelligence and spy
work, imperial strategizing, and Enochian magick, establishing a
psychohistory of John Dee as a singular force and fundamental
driver of Western history. Exploring Dee's influence on Sir Francis
Bacon, the development of modern science, 17th-century
Rosicrucianism, the 19th-century occult revival, and 20th-century
occultists such as Jack Parsons, Aleister Crowley, and Anton LaVey,
Louv shows how John Dee continues to impact science and the occult
to this day.
Open this unique book and find 75 offerings of love. Shaped like an
open hand, each spread holds a sweet sentiment and lovely words
paired with a charming illustration. With a foil cover and colorful
bellyband, this book is a true gift of the heart.
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Blue Truth
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David Deida
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What is the bare essence of Buddhism and of any other authentic
spiritual practice? Blue Truth contains practical exercises and
understandings for finding the Divine in every present moment,
under all circumstances. How can we awaken as the bare openness we
are, moment by moment, no matter what is going on? How can we
honour our depth and hold nothing back? In Blue Truth, David Deida
shows us how.
Short and simple meditations that can be used throughout the
working day to reduce stress, strengthen focus and concentration,
enhance working relationships and improve the quality of your day.
By applying the principles of mindfulness to our working lives, we
can become aware of our habitual negative thoughts and behaviours
and learn to recognize and manage the warning signs of stress,
which is an all-too-common part of modern life. The rise of digital
media means that many people never really “switch off” from
work and the culture of presenteeism means many people spend more
time at work than ever before. Many people spend a lot of time
either ruminating on previous problems or worrying about future
work-related issues. Mindfulness expert Anna Black's simple but
effective practices will help you to perform well, minimize stress,
and be more productive at work. Anna’s suggestions are applicable
to both office-based workers and those who work from home and she
covers a range of topics including working mindfully with others,
paying mindful attention in meetings and using meditation to cope
with stressful situations.
Qigong Grand Circulation is an ancient path toward spiritual
enlightenment. Spiritual enlightenment is a uniquely human
endeavor; a universal and timeless quest to understand the
mysteries of our lives. Perhaps it began when humans looked at the
stars and first felt the enchantment of awe. But today, with all of
our comforts and technological advancements, we are not satisfied.
Our lives are noisy. Our bodies are under steady assault by
pseudo-foods, poisons, and sedentary lifestyles. Our spirit is
chaotic, competing with dogma and fear. We struggle to unplug, to
disconnect, to deeply relax. The search for spiritual development
has never been more urgent. Qigong helps us to consider and unify
the mind, body, and spirit. This book provides traditional and
modern scientific definitions of Qi and offers qigong practices to
guide you on a path toward spiritual growth. Unique to qigong's
approach to spiritual enlightenment is the indivisibility of the
mind-body-spirit. Training of one of these aspects is the training
of all three. Contents include A traditional and modern scientific
analysis of Qi Buddhist and Daoist differences in their approach to
spiritual qigong training Various breathing techniques Fundamental
concepts of Small and Grand Circulation Qigong Muscle/Tendon Change
Grand Circulation Qigong Brain/Marrow Washing Small and Grand
Circulation Qigong Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming has once again brought his
unique scholarship and experience to write an insightful analysis
of this ethereal and profound idea of spiritual enlightenment. His
approach has always been to provide the information—a map—for
the path.
This book reveals that the divine feminine dwells, at one level or
another, in all of us. Filled with empowering first-hand
experiences of the divine feminine from spiritual teachers and
students from around the world, this book serves as a stepping-off
point for your spiritual journey. Everyone holds the divine within
them, but sometimes it can be hard to find within ourselves. You
Are Divine shares dozens of journal prompts with supportive
narratives and inspiring advice so you can explore your own process
for taking back power, calling for justice and balance, following
your heart, recognizing and celebrating the divine, connecting with
your creativity, exploring eco-feminism, and much more.
Honjok is the revolutionary philosophy that teaches us to
appreciate our moments of solitude and help us tranforming our
self-isolation into a new lifestyle. This book describes Honjok in
all of its facets, among which honbap-eating alone, honsul-drinking
alone and honnol-playing and spending time alone. The book is
structured in short chapters where text, graphics and illustrations
work as complementary narrative elements. Each chapter,
identifiable by a specific colour, is self-contained and requires
no cross-referencing. Readers are free to approach the book in
whichever order they prefer with illustrations and infographics
that allow them to interact with the book.
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Oracle of Ascendance
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Phillip J. Adamczyk, Sheri Jo Posselt
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