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"Sincerity Always For Always" is a nontraditional poetry book
that has been written from the heart. It is based on the author's
own personal affiliations, tribulations and significance given to
life and living. The craftsmanship of words is designed to allow
the reader to gain a new perspective on the art of living, hope,
happiness and love.
"Sincerity" is truly a must read that will inspire, motivate and
make you think twice about your own life's experiences,
appreciating your own misfortunes, challenges and successes. In the
author's own words "Life is worth living and the quality of life
that we live is dependent on our own personal choices." Despite
temporary setbacks, as human beings we are resilient people and we
can rise above- demand love and happiness and it will be yours.
After all, we as individuals all deserve it.
This is the first book to offer a detailed modern survey of
Witchcraft historiography. By using a broad chronological
structure, from contemporary responses through to modern day
developments in historical theory in relation to the study of the
history of Witchcraft, the book draws on contributions from a range
of leading experts in the field to provide a much-needed overview
of the area.
Issued on the 25th anniversary of the Committee for the Scientific
Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (CSICOP), this book
brings together personal statements by the leading skeptics of the
world. CSICOP, the first major organization of skeptics on the
contemporary scene, is worldwide in scope and is dedicated to the
skeptical evaluation of both paranormal and religious claims in the
light of scientific inquiry. All of the articles are original and
written especially for this collection. Many pieces are
autobiographical; others reflect on the current state of research
into paranormal claims.
The contributors focus on ESP and parapsychology, astrology,
UFOlogy, the difference between science and pseudoscience,
alternative medicine, magic, near-death experiences, spiritual
energy, Bible codes, and religious claims that purport to have
empirical foundations.
Among the thirty-seven distinguished contributors are Martin
Gardner (former columnist for Scientific American), Leon Jaroff
(former science editor of Time), Philip J. Klass (the leading UFO
skeptic), Antony Flew (noted British philosopher), Kendrick Frazier
(editor of the Skeptical Inquirer), the late Steve Allen (noted
author, comedian, and television pioneer), Bill Nye ("The Science
Guy"), Jean-Claude Pecker (one of France's leading astronomers),
Joe Nickell (paranormal investigator), Susan J. Blackmore
(parapsychologist), Eugenie Scott (critic of "creationism"), among
others. Contributors come from the USA, Canada, Britain, France,
India, the Netherlands, Spain, Mexico, and Russia.
This is a unique and exciting history of the current skeptical
movement.
We have come to a stage where we have to choose a purpose. Whether
to make human mind a fact gathering machine or a tool for
realization. Whether to overstuff the mind with data and or to use
it as a breather of novelty We have reached the saturation point of
information which we cannot decide how to use for humanity. We have
marvelous understanding of universe and our existence and whether
duality or non-duality best defines it. We have understood a lot
regarding God, individual soul and regarding universality of
humanity. Beyond that we ever remain helpless, insecure and disease
ridden creatures, of course violent and over competitive too Our
relentless intellectual expedition is taking away one serious
purpose of our existence. To move from the contingent subject
position and enter into the real subjective awareness of both inner
and outer world is the missing purpose. The 'ABC....' talks about
that purpose Whether to keep pressing absurd intellectual
understanding of this 'pointless universe' or defer it for awhile
and come to a bit of realization It talks about putting phased end
to institutionalized construction of intellectual mind which eats
away the best years of life. It talks about silently entering into
depths of realization that surpasses all understanding
"In the beginning, in the time that was no time, nothing existed
but the Womb. And the Womb was a limitless dark cauldron of all
things in potential: a chaotic blood-soup of matter and energy,
fluid as water yet mud-solid with salts of the earth; red-hot as
fire yet restlessly churning and bubbling with all the winds. And
the Womb was the Mother, before She took form and gave form to
Existence. She was the Deep. . . ."
With this dramatic, poetic recasting of the Genesis myth, Barbara
Walker begins this highly original and fascinating work, which is
both an incisive critique of patriarchal religion and a bold
proposal to establish a liberating alternative to the
Judeo-Christian myth. She envisions a religion and a spirituality
compatible with women's essential role in society and free of all
the superstition and demeaning imagery characteristic of
traditional, male-dominated religion. In place of theology she
suggests "thealogy," replacing the academic study of the God
concept with a down-to-earth "knowledge of the goddess" - a
knowledge that incorporates the scientific understanding of the
universe and recognizes the symbolic nature of religious concepts
and the psychobiological foundations of religion. Rejecting the
transcendent deity of patriarchal religion, thealogy would revere
an immanent personification of the real universe, especially of the
sacred Earth, the only source of life we know.
Hearkening back to the widespread worship of a mother goddess at
the dawn of civilization, Walker argues for a restoration of this
primal religious sensibility, which celebrated the Earth's
fertility and woman's innate power to bear new life. Women are
already rediscovering this ancient form of spirituality, Walker
shows, and redefining modern religion to conform to woman's new
appreciation of their rights and the long history of male
dominance.
What are the answers to the unanswerable? The question is as old as
time, as is the journey of those who have chosen to set their feet
on various and diverse pathways to true understanding.
Wachetecuma's personal path to Native American spirituality
unfolded over a span of more than 60 years, though dreams, visions,
and inspiration. The story of her journey is told both in her own
words and in the words of the Old Ones. Eleven years ago, she met a
Shaman, who became her mentor. For three years their paths were as
one; they served the Old Ones as Hollow Bones Healers, growing
through ever-greater insight and understanding, to a powerful sense
of purpose, a connection to the Universal All. Wachetecuma
encourages others to trust that still small voice within, to open
to their hearts, to disregard detractors, and to faithfully follow
their true path, 'walking their talk.' Never doubt that the path
you are traveling - whether a path of your personal understanding,
or the Good Red Road - is not just the right path for you; it is
the only path for you.
Guided by leading Black herbalistKaren Rose, discover how to
harness the magic of plants and diasporic ancestral practices in
remedies and ritual. Master Herbalist Karen Rose is a
first-generation immigrant from Guyana with ancestors from Ghana,
the Congo, China, and India who continues her grandmother's legacy
as a healer and herbalist. In The Art & Practice of Spiritual
Herbalism, she shares her wisdom on how to partner plants and
rituals to guide the process of self-healing. As you alleviate
physical symptoms and heal emotional and spiritual imbalances, you
will see how plants can help you stand in your power, strengthen
your intuition, and provide protection. This guide to harnessing
the power of plants is a practical tool for working through the
symptoms of body disease and the underlying emotional and spiritual
issues. Organized by major body systems-circulatory, respiratory,
digestive, liver, sexual, skin, nervous systems, and immune
health-The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism gives a brief
overview of the physical mechanisms of the system, the spiritual
correspondences associated with that system, and the plants,
remedies, and rituals that can be used to bring oneself back to
healing and balance. Accompanied by beautiful color illustrations
of the plants, the organs they affect, and their related spirits,
or orishas, each plant profile includes: Botanical and
pharmacological information Planetary correspondences
Ethnobotanical and historical use Healing properties and
indications Methods of preparation and dosage Applying this herbal
wisdom, the recipes include: 4th Chakra Heart Oil for healing a
broken heart, also helpful for healing generational trauma Inspired
Sleep and Dreams Tea to inspire dreams Breathe Easy Steam to
improve respiratory health Immunity Chai Tea to fight off cold and
flu viruses Laying Hands Stomach and Womb Oil for indigestion and
menstrual discomfort A Castor Oil Pack for Liver Health to remove
pain and swelling from sprains and bruises Filled with stories,
ancestral recipes, and accessible practices that anyone can use,
The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism shows you how to use
the power of plants for spiritual and physical healing.
The Golden Dawn is one of most prolific and legendary of all
Western secret and esoteric societies. Hundreds of people, from the
rich and famous to the common man, have walked through its halls of
the neophyte. Very few stood as tall in the history of the occult
sciences as Arthur Edward Waite, the creator of the Rider Waite
Tarot Deck. He founded the Fellowship of the Rosy Cross in England
in 1915. For the first time in more than 80 years, these secret
ceremonies are revealed and made available to you. Included in this
volume are the following deeply spiritual rites: 1) Invocation of
the Rosicrucian current during the Equinoxes, 2) Celebration of the
Solstices, 3) Ceremony of Consecrating the Rosicrucian Temple in
the First and Second Orders, 4) Consecrating the Temple in the
Highly Secret Third Order, 5) Ceremony for Enthroning the Keeper of
the Sacred Mysteries, and 6) The Ceremony Of Consecration On The
Threshold Of Sacred Mystery For The Watchers of the Holy House. Be
part of a historical moment in the tradition of the Western
Mysteries. If you are an aspirant of the Rosicrucian Mysteries or
the Golden Dawn Tradition and looking for moving mystical
ceremonies filled with high levels of esoteric wisdom, you will
find them in this book.
NOSTRADAMUS The code Revealed Quatrain 3-94 For five hundred years
more they will take notice of him, Who was the ornament of his
time: Then suddenly a great revelation will be made, Which will
make people of that century well pleased. One of the most important
quatrain written by Nostradamus about his fame for five hundred
years, then suddenly the discovery and revelation of his code
enabling people to finally begin to understand the dating and
meaning of the prophecies. From 1503 to 2003, five hundred years
have passed, this amazing book reveals, for the first time in
history, the code intended by Nostradamus, bringing to light what
was so obscure. The end, the year 2242, will please the reader to
know there is no eminent end of the world as predicted by so many
charlatans.
This text entitled Salvationwith a Faith Walk is a self taught,
Intermediate Educational resource, designed for Bible Class and or
Bible School. It is a continuation of Salvation and Spiritual
Growth. It is a three part Text book Collection. Each text book is
a one year self taught instruction. This three part textbook
collection on Christian faith is unique for three reasons. (1) It
is designed to be self taught. (2) It has the authors'comments on
each subject noted. (3) Lastly, it is a book within a book,
complete with answers to each question in the back with additional
comments. Remember, there are no failures, only opportunities. The
Theme of the textbook collection is enlightenment, through
knowledge.
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