Messages In This Digest (9 Messages)
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- Spirituality - One Day At A Time From: Silver Fox
- 2a.
- Re: What is it you seek? From: Allie Hushwing
- 3a.
- Re: Be a Fly in the Patriarchal Ointment - Sacred Sundays - At The G From: robert2682
- 3b.
- Re: Be a Fly in the Patriarchal Ointment - Sacred Sundays - At The G From: Penny Potter
- 4a.
- Re: Fw: stunning nature photos From: Penny Potter
- 5.
- TAHUTI LODGE O.T.O. NYC NOVEMBER 2011 EVENTS From: Tahuti Lodge
- 6.
- Hearth/Home, New Home Spells From: blue_eyes3713
- 7.
- Are Ghosts Hallucinations? From: Tantrika Psychology
- 8a.
- Re: ME From: Allie Hushwing
Messages
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Spirituality - One Day At A Time
Posted by: "Silver Fox" silverfox_57@hotmail.com trickster9993
Fri Nov 4, 2011 11:50 am (PDT)
One Day At A Time
Author Unknown
There are two days in every week about which we should not
worry. Two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension.
One of these days is yesterday, with its mistakes and cares,
its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever
beyond our control. All the money in the world cannot bring back yesterday. We
cannot undo a single act we performed. We cannot erase a single word we said.
Yesterday is gone!
The other day we should not worry about is tomorrow, with
its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promise and poor performance.
Tomorrow is beyond our immediate control. Tomorrow's sun will rise, whether in
a splendor or behind a mask of clouds. But it will rise, until it does we have
no stake in tomorrow, for it is yet unborn.
This leaves only one day: Today. Any man can fight the
battles of just one day. It is when you and I add the burdens of two awful
eternities - yesterday and tomorrow, that we break down.
It is not necessarily the experience of today that disturbs
one's peace of mind. It is oftentimes the bitterness for something which
happened yesterday and the dread of what tomorrow may bring.
Let us therefore live one day at a time.
Silver Fox
"It is all true, it is not true. The more I tell you, the more I shall lie. What is story but jesting Pilate's cry. I am not paid to tell you the truth."
Jane Yolen; The Storyteller
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Re: What is it you seek?
Posted by: "Allie Hushwing" zombievomitcupcakes@yahoo.com zombievomitcupcakes
Sat Nov 5, 2011 2:22 am (PDT)
I have been lost in a haze for a very long time now, unable to conect with the world before me in the proper way. it isn't that i live in a cave but I havn't been able to build a bond with someone in years and the friendships I do have are fading as others move on in directions I simply cannot follow. I seek to love and be loved by others, doing so without fear. perhaps by saying it out loud i have already helped it along?
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From: Eala Lyn <ealalyn@yahoo.com >
To: EarthwiseBOS@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 7:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Earthwise] What is it you seek?
I have been desperately seeking for guidance and feel lost and alone. I'm in a very bad place right now spiritually and in my mind...I feel your message was directed at me?
Eala
*Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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From: <holly@ravenoriginals.com >
Sender: EarthwiseBOS@yahoogroups. com
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:17:43 -0700
To: Pagan BOS<PaganBookOfShadows@yahoogroups. >; Which Witch<which_witch_com is_witch@ >; TN Witches<TNWitchesCircle@yahoogroups. com yahoogroups. >; Tennessee Witches<Tennessee_Witches@com yahoogroups. >; <The_New_Pagan_com Way@yahoogroups. >; <witchology@yahoogrocom ups.com >; EarthWise<EarthwiseBOS@yahoogroups. >com
ReplyTo: EarthwiseBOS@yahoogroups. com
Subject: [Earthwise] What is it you seek?
Ok I'm getting this strong feeling from someone out there that is
looking for a message.. a sign or something from spirit ... what is it
that you are looking for???? The gates are open.. ask away!
I'm not saying I have the answers you seek.. but Spirit is urging me to
post ... so now the floor is open to you.
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
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Re: Be a Fly in the Patriarchal Ointment - Sacred Sundays - At The G
Posted by: "robert2682" robert2682@verizon.net belovedbob
Sat Nov 5, 2011 2:23 am (PDT)
geraldine Fogg wrote:
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> thanks for your invite however i live in newengland,do you have any
> links to another group likend to yours in the southeastern new
> hampshire area? DD
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Check out earthspirit: www.earthspirit.org
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Re: Be a Fly in the Patriarchal Ointment - Sacred Sundays - At The G
Posted by: "Penny Potter" penny_p1@yahoo.com penny_p1
Sat Nov 5, 2011 2:23 am (PDT)
Hi, or any links for Battle Creek, MI? Thanks Penny
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From: geraldine Fogg <geraldinefogg@yahoo.com >
To: "EarthwiseBOS@yahoogroups. " <EarthwiseBOS@com yahoogroups. >com
Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Earthwise] Be a Fly in the Patriarchal Ointment - Sacred Sundays - At The Green Man in N. Hollywood
thanks for your invite however i live in newengland,do you have any links to another group likend to yours in the southeastern new hampshire area? DD
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From: Karen Tate <karentate108@ca.rr.com >
To: Theforbiddensecrets@yahoogroups. ; canadianwitchwomen@com yahoogroups. ; EarthwiseBOS@com yahoogroups. ; GreatGoddessCircle@com yahoogroups. ; FreePagans@yahoogrocom ups.com
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 4:55 PM
Subject: [Earthwise] Be a Fly in the Patriarchal Ointment - Sacred Sundays - At The Green Man in N. Hollywood
Greetings Friends,
How many of us are tired of hearing how we are supposed to live?
* What our god is supposed to look like and be about.
* What we can and cannot do with our bodies.
* How we're supposed to worship.
* Who we can love and marry.
* That Goddess is a demon and Her spirituality isn't real or deserving
of equality and protection.
* That caring for one another and perpetuating ideals of caring, peace,
balance, fairness, equality and partnership are somehow a bad thing.
WELL, THAT'S THE WHOLE POINT OF SACRED SUNDAYS.
To gather with like-minded women and men who want to create a new
paradigm, a new future, one that works for us all in the delicious stew
of diversity that is the Divine Feminine and Sacred Masculine. Join us
monthly and be the change we want to see in the world. Help us set a
tone that ushers in a new world that rebirths the ideals of Goddess at
the center of
society.
Sacred Sundays are back at the Green Man in North Hollywood and here is
our holiday schedule....please come and share sacred space with us. Open
to women, men and well behaved young people. Usually every fourth Sunday
at The Green Man store in North Hollywood, however, here is our holiday
schedule.....
Sunday, November 27 -- 11am to 1PM
Sunday, December 18 -- 11am to 1PM
Carve out some sacred space for yourself. Connect with community. Enjoy
singing, sharing, wisdom telling!
Then perhaps sacred shopping after the service!
Check out our link -- http://www.karentate.com/Tate/ sacred_sundays. html
What are Sacred Sundays?
An interfaith service based on the Sacred Feminine, complemented by the
Divine Masculine, and open to women, men and well-behaved children of
all faiths and
traditions.
Services followed by lite refreshments and community sharing.
Where:
The Green Man Store
5712 Lankershim Boulevard
N. Hollywood, CA 91601
Time: 11am - 1pm
Cost: $10.00 - No one turned away for lack of funds
Sacred Sundays Mission Statement
There is no one way. We emphasize that because it is vital in today's
world. There is no one way to embrace, engage and acknowledge the Divine
in our daily lives. We gather on Sacred Sunday to nourish our souls, to
gather in community, and to uplift our spirits. We use these moments in
time from our busy lives to help that connection with deity manifest, to
bring alive the memory of the teachings of the past, and to continue
benefiting from this now and in our future.
We encourage you to seek your own best path to the Divine. Remember that
it is always both within and outside ourselves, it surrounds and
permeates us.
We are never alone. Besides reclaiming the knowledge and
wisdom of our Ancient Ones, we also remind ourselves on Sacred Sunday of
these values and how they pertain to our current reality. Even the most
experienced of us have things yet to learn. We invite you to join us as
we share our experiences to help you facilitate your own journey.
Sacred Sundays is open to women, men and children who wish to gather
with open hearts and minds, in a spirit of diversity, partnership,love
and tolerance, to gentle the Divine Feminine back into the lives of
humanity. Come and share with us ways to "live the Sacred Feminine" as
we shift our world from domination and patriarchy to partnership.
Facilitated By: Shelli, Samantha, Marsha and Karen, and Berit, our
Musical Director
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT:
Karentate108@ca.rr.com
May She Embrace You in Her Golden Wings,
Karen Tate
www.karentate.com
18 -- 11am to 1PM
Carve out some sacred space for yourself. Connect with community. Enjoy
singing, sharing, wisdom telling!
Then perhaps sacred shopping after the service!
Check out our link -- http://www.karentate.com/Tate/ sacred_sundays. html
What are Sacred Sundays?
An interfaith service based on the Sacred Feminine, complemented by the
Divine Masculine, and open to women, men and well-behaved children of
all faiths and traditions.
Services followed by lite refreshments and community sharing.
Where:
The Green Man Store
5712 Lankershim Boulevard
N. Hollywood, CA 91601
Time: 11am - 1pm
Cost: $10.00 - No one turned away for lack of funds
Sacred Sundays Mission Statement
There is no one way. We emphasize that because it is vital in today's
world. There is no one way to embrace, engage and acknowledge the
Divine
in our daily lives. We gather on Sacred Sunday to nourish our souls, to
gather in community, and to uplift our spirits. We use these moments in
time from our busy lives to help that connection with deity manifest, to
bring alive the memory of the teachings of the past, and to continue
benefiting from this now and in our future.
We encourage you to seek your own best path to the Divine. Remember that
it is always both within and outside ourselves, it surrounds and
permeates us. We are never alone. Besides reclaiming the knowledge and
wisdom of our Ancient Ones, we also remind ourselves on Sacred Sunday of
these values and how they pertain to our current reality. Even the most
experienced of us have things yet to learn. We invite you to join us as
we share our experiences to help you facilitate your own journey.
Sacred Sundays is open to women, men and children who wish to gather
with
open hearts and minds, in a spirit of diversity, partnership,love
and tolerance, to gentle the Divine Feminine back into the lives of
humanity. Come and share with us ways to "live the Sacred Feminine" as
we shift our world from domination and patriarchy to partnership.
Facilitated By: Shelli, Samantha, Marsha and Karen, and Berit, our
Musical Director
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT:
Karentate108@ca.rr.com
May She Embrace You in Her Golden Wings,
Karen Tate
www.karentate.com
18 -- 11am to 1PM
Carve out some sacred space for yourself. Connect with community. Enjoy
singing, sharing, wisdom telling!
Then perhaps sacred shopping after the service!
Check out our link -- http://www.karentate.com/Tate/ sacred_sundays. html
What are Sacred Sundays?
An interfaith service based on the Sacred Feminine, complemented by the
Divine Masculine, and open to women, men and well-behaved children of
all faiths and
traditions.
Services followed by lite refreshments and community sharing.
Where:
The Green Man Store
5712 Lankershim Boulevard
N. Hollywood, CA 91601
Time: 11am - 1pm
Cost: $10.00 - No one turned away for lack of funds
Sacred Sundays Mission Statement
There is no one way. We emphasize that because it is vital in today's
world. There is no one way to embrace, engage and acknowledge the Divine
in our daily lives. We gather on Sacred Sunday to nourish our souls, to
gather in community, and to uplift our spirits. We use these moments in
time from our busy lives to help that connection with deity manifest, to
bring alive the memory of the teachings of the past, and to continue
benefiting from this now and in our future.
We encourage you to seek your own best path to the Divine. Remember that
it is always both within and outside ourselves, it surrounds and
permeates us.
We are never alone. Besides reclaiming the knowledge and
wisdom of our Ancient Ones, we also remind ourselves on Sacred Sunday of
these values and how they pertain to our current reality. Even the most
experienced of us have things yet to learn. We invite you to join us as
we share our experiences to help you facilitate your own journey.
Sacred Sundays is open to women, men and children who wish to gather
with open hearts and minds, in a spirit of diversity, partnership,love
and tolerance, to gentle the Divine Feminine back into the lives of
humanity. Come and share with us ways to "live the Sacred Feminine" as
we shift our world from domination and patriarchy to partnership.
Facilitated By: Shelli, Samantha, Marsha and Karen, and Berit, our
Musical Director
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT:
Karentate108@ca.rr.com
May She Embrace You in Her Golden Wings,
Karen Tate
www.karentate.com
18 -- 11am to 1PM
Carve out some sacred space for yourself. Connect with community. Enjoy
singing, sharing, wisdom telling!
Then perhaps sacred shopping after the service!
Check out our link -- http://www.karentate.com/Tate/ sacred_sundays. html
What are Sacred Sundays?
An interfaith service based on the Sacred Feminine, complemented by the
Divine Masculine, and open to women, men and well-behaved children of
all faiths and traditions.
Services followed by lite refreshments and community sharing.
Where:
The Green Man Store
5712 Lankershim Boulevard
N. Hollywood, CA 91601
Time: 11am - 1pm
Cost: $10.00 - No one turned away for lack of funds
Sacred Sundays Mission Statement
There is no one way. We emphasize that because it is vital in today's
world. There is no one way to embrace, engage and acknowledge the
Divine
in our daily lives. We gather on Sacred Sunday to nourish our souls, to
gather in community, and to uplift our spirits. We use these moments in
time from our busy lives to help that connection with deity manifest, to
bring alive the memory of the teachings of the past, and to continue
benefiting from this now and in our future.
We encourage you to seek your own best path to the Divine. Remember that
it is always both within and outside ourselves, it surrounds and
permeates us. We are never alone. Besides reclaiming the knowledge and
wisdom of our Ancient Ones, we also remind ourselves on Sacred Sunday of
these values and how they pertain to our current reality. Even the most
experienced of us have things yet to learn. We invite you to join us as
we share our experiences to help you facilitate your own journey.
Sacred Sundays is open to women, men and children who wish to gather
with
open hearts and minds, in a spirit of diversity, partnership,love
and tolerance, to gentle the Divine Feminine back into the lives of
humanity. Come and share with us ways to "live the Sacred Feminine" as
we shift our world from domination and patriarchy to partnership.
Facilitated By: Shelli, Samantha, Marsha and Karen, and Berit, our
Musical Director
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT:
Karentate108@ca.rr.com
May She Embrace You in Her Golden Wings,
Karen Tate
www.karentate.com
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Re: Fw: stunning nature photos
Posted by: "Penny Potter" penny_p1@yahoo.com penny_p1
Sat Nov 5, 2011 2:23 am (PDT)
Wow!!! These are just awesome. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!!!
Penny
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From: Silver Fox <silverfox_57@hotmail.com >
To: Earthwise BOS <earthwisebos@yahoogroups. >com
Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 4:58 PM
Subject: RE: [Earthwise] Fw: stunning nature photos
Those are very cool, thanks for sharing and passing them on.
Silver Fox
"It is all true, it is not true. The more I tell you, the more I shall lie. What is story but jesting Pilate's cry. I am not paid to tell you the truth."
Jane Yolen; The Storyteller
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To:
From: hyperreal69@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 13:46:45 -0700
Subject: [Earthwise] Fw: stunning nature photos
These are so awesome I had to share with everyone. Some might even say it is almost paranormal...heeheehee
----- Forwarded Message -----
A rare Wisconsin/Michigan treat.
I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did! With all the madness in this world there is still magic in nature.
Check it out!
They can't have my apple.
OK, I'm curious.
Oh, you're not like the thing I just sniffed. What are you?
The dog looks a little nervous, check out the hair on his back,
sorta the attack mode!
Mom's going to be mad, but I would like to stay.
Now the dog has calmed down.
Oh, yes! I know mother-love in any form. Very nice.
Beautiful!
Snow Moose
You probably won't see this again in your life time!
"Be sure to show this to your children or grandchildren."
Look behind the moose (?) on the left
I'm glad you came by.
You never would have believed me if you hadn't seen it for yourself.
It really doesn't matter what color the outside is…
white chocolate or dark brown chocolate.
These animals were photographed just North of the Wisconsin border
on a highway near Marenisco , MI .
Once in a while there is an opportunity
to take in a piece of nature that you may never see.
Absolutely stunning!
The driver is really wishing his camera was handy.
The odds of seeing an albino moose are astronomical and to see this
in the upper peninsula of Michigan, near Wisconsin,
is even greater than astronomical.
To see two of them together is nearly impossible.
We wanted to share these photos with as many people as possible
because you will probably never have a chance to see this rare sight again.
This is a really special treat, so enjoy the shots of a lifetime!
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TAHUTI LODGE O.T.O. NYC NOVEMBER 2011 EVENTS
Posted by: "Tahuti Lodge" tahuti_lodge@yahoo.com tahuti_lodge
Sat Nov 5, 2011 2:23 am (PDT)
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
TAHUTI LODGE
ORDO TEMPLI ORIENTIS
NYC
NOVEMBER 2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Website: http://tahutilodge.org Inquires: tahutilodge@tahutilodge. org
Telephone for Events: (845) 204-8832
Mail / Correspondence: Tahuti Lodge, O.T.O.; Old Chelsea Station; P.O. Box 1535; New York, NY 10113-1535
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011 EV
MAGICK IN THEORY & PRACTICE STUDY GROUP
OPEN EVENT
7:45 pm
We will be studying this most important textbook on magick theory and practice a chapter at a time.
Please bring your copy of MTP or download the files from the web and read them in advance.
Part II-IV of: CHAPTER XVIII: OF CLAIRVOYANCE AND THE BODY OF LIGHT ITS POWER AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
ALSO CONCERNING DIVINATION
http://hermetic.com/crowley/ book-4/chap18. html
Although handouts will be available for participants, please read the material beforehand online so we can get a lively discussion going.
You can find the entire text of MTP online here: http://www.hermetic.com/crowley/ aba/
RSVP tahutilodge@tahutilodge. for additional information and directions.org
Suggested Donation: $10
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Sunday, November 6, 2011 EV
A PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF ALEISTER CROWLEY'S LIBER XV: THE GNOSTIC MASS
OPEN EVENT
2:00 PM
Tahuti Lodge, O.T.O., invites you to join us for a public celebration of
Liber XV: The Gnostic Mass, our central ritual both public and private.
An ideal introduction into the Mysteries and Magick of O.T.O.
Presented under the auspices of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, and Ordo Templi Orientis
This Event will take place at our dedicated Temple
To RSVP for this event and receive directions, please email tahutilodge@tahutilodge. org
Suggested donation: $10
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Wednesday November 9, 2011 EV
FULL MOON RITUAL
A Mystic Moon Ritual
Come join us to attune
to the dark of the year
In the season
when the veil is thin
OPEN EVENT
7:30 pm
To RSVP for this events and receive directions,
please email tahutilodge@tahutilodge. org
Suggested donation: $10
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Sunday, November 13, 2011 EV
NATURAL LIBERATION THROUGH MEDITATION
OPEN EVENT
2:00 pm
Why meditate?
A good question and one that every magician should ponder most carefully.
The class, drawn from "Natural Liberation, Padmasambhava's teachings on the six Bardos",
explores the discipline and practical techniques that are fundamental to meditation and our own magical progress.
Join us as we begin to explore and practice simple yet powerful, life changing meditational techniques.
For this session please bring a stone or crystal for meditation and a journal for recording results of your work.
To RSVP for this event and receive directions, please email tahutilodge@tahutilodge. org
Suggested donation: $10
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Saturday, November 19, 2011 EV
THE OCCULT INFLUENCE ON MUSIC
Past & Present
OPEN EVENT
4:00 pm
Join Frater Scarabeus for an fascinating discussion of how the occult, alchemy and Kabbalah
has influenced classical and popular music in the past, and the present age.
(Hand outs will be distributed)
To RSVP for this event and receive directions, please email tahutilodge@tahutilodge. org
Suggested donation: $10
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Sunday November 20th
TAHUTI LODGE THANKSGIVING FEAST!
OPEN EVENT
Doors: 6:00 pm
It's that time of year again, with Thanksgiving and Holiday parties just around the corner.
Come join the brethren of Tahuti Lodge for an Italian Feast to give thanks for our community.
Socialize with members and make merry!
Entertainment to include a reading from Aleister Crowley's Rites of Eleusis, The Rite of Sol.
Family style Italian meal with both meat and vegetarian options, salad, desert and appetizers.
All welcome!
Donation bar will be available!
Ticket Information
$20 pre-paid and for members
PayPal prepayment to: tahutilodge@tahutilodge. org
$25 day of the event
To RSVP for this event and receive directions, please email tahutilodge@tahutilodge. org
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AND COMING IN DECEMBER
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011 EV
A PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF ALEISTER CROWLEY'S GNOSTIC MASS
~~~ IN MANHATTAN ~~~
OPEN EVENT
2:00 pm
Tahuti Lodge, O.T.O., invites you to join us for a very special Public Celebration of
Liber XV: The Gnostic Mass, our central ritual both public and private.
An ideal introduction into the Mysteries & Magick of O.T.O.
Presented under the auspices of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, and Ordo Templi Orientis
LOCATION:
THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN MANHATTAN
440 STUDIOS
440 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10003-6919
STUDIO 4G
Between Astor Place and East 4th St.
Directly across from The Public Theater.
Elevator to the 3rd & 4th Floors.
For directions and transit info see here:
http://440studios.com/how-do- i-get-there/
For more information: http:// http://www.tahutilodge.org/manhatta n_masses. php
For more information about Tahuti Lodge, O.T.O., NYC: www.tahutilodge.org/
For more information about Ordo Templi Orientis: http://oto-usa.org/
This Event is OPEN to the Public 18+
Please RSVP: tahutilodge@tahutilodge. to attendorg
Suggested donation for this event, $10
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There is a suggested minimum contribution for most events of $10.00 to help cover the cost of renting and maintaining our temple facility.
Love is the law, love under will.
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Hearth/Home, New Home Spells
Posted by: "blue_eyes3713" blue_eyes3713@yahoo.com blue_eyes3713
Sat Nov 5, 2011 2:23 am (PDT)
Hello! I am new to this site but I have been a practicing Natural Witch for almost 15 years. My son and I are moving into a new home this weekend and I would really appreciate any home/hearth spells, rituals, new home spells/rituals, cleansing, etc. that anyone would like to share. I have some of course, however, I love learning and would love to hear others ideas.
BLessed Be!
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Are Ghosts Hallucinations?
Posted by: "Tantrika Psychology" tantrapsychology02@gmail.com tantrapsychology
Sat Nov 5, 2011 2:23 am (PDT)
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In the spirit of our Halloween "holiday", I'm sharing Tantrika insights
about ghosts and luminous bodies, disembodied souls we sometimes see that
are mistakenly referred to as ghosts. Tantrika practice immensely
optimizes intuitional capabilities, symptoms of spiritual, of transpersonal
progress on the evolutionary scale. In this spirit I share these insights
with you from a discourse given in 1982.
Satya
Mystical Sadhu
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Mysticism is a never-ending endeavour to conjugate the intersection of the
finite with the Infinite.
Are Ghosts Hallucinations?
Are ghosts always hallucinations? What is an hallucination? In the case
of hallucinations, there is no defect in optics, the defect is in ocularity
-- that is, the ocular vision is influenced by different thought-waves.
These hallucinations may be of two types, positive and negative. In a
positive hallucination, there is no physical defect in the ocular vision.
Rather, one's vision is affected by the thought-waves which want to see
something different.
And what is a negative hallucination? Here also there is no defect in the
ocular vision, but due to excessive pressure of the thought-waves -- we say
"auto-suggestion" -- the ocular vision becomes negative; that is, the
thought-waves do not want to see something which is actually present in the
ocular vision.
Many scholars are of the opinion that so-called ghosts are positive
hallucinations, and sometimes people are also misguided by negative
hallucinations. They say that in this case the ocular vision -- the optic
nerves -- is deceiving them, but actually the main role here is played by
the thought-waves, not by any physical organ, or psychic cells, or
psycho-physical cells (ectoplasm).
It is said, Abhibha'van'a't citta'n'usrs' t'apretadarshana m ["The sight of
ghosts is created by the citta'n'u (mind-stuff) in concentrated thought"].
Abhibha'van'a means "cellular suggestion" -- that which affects not only
the mind but also the nerve cells, so that due to the defective functioning
of the nerve cells one sees something which is not present, or does not see
something which is actually physically present. Cellular suggestion is of
two types: auto-suggestion and outer-suggestion. Auto-suggestion takes
place within the jurisdiction of one's own mind, in the individual mind,
whereas outer-suggestion is the transmission of suggestion from another's
mind, from another, stronger, mind. When a weaker mind is greatly
influenced by a stronger mind, as a result something is not seen or nothing
is seen.
You know, philosophically, whatever we see in this universe is, we may say,
a positive hallucination created by the Supreme Consciousness (Parama
Purus'a*). Whatever He thinks is seen by the nerve cells of the individual
mind. The difference between this practical world and ghosts is that in
the case of ghosts the suggestion comes from the individual mind; one's own
thought is projected outside.
But when people see so-called ghosts and apparitions, are they always
positive hallucinations? No, they are not. Whatever we observe in this
physical world is made of the five fundamental factors (solid, liquid,
luminous, aerial and ethereal), created in such a way that it automatically
functions. Its inherent capacity for action is derived from this physical
world under the inspiration of the Supreme Consciousness.
There may be some entities that do not require food and drink. Any entity
composed of solid and liquid factors will certainly require food and drink,
because food is mainly composed of the solid factor, and drink is mainly
composed of the liquid factor. But if any entity is composed only of the
other three factors -- luminous, aerial, and ethereal -- without any solid
or liquid, then that entity is called a "luminous body".
By means of nerve cells, the mind operates the physical body: by creating
vibrations such as smell, form, touch, taste, etc., the nerve cells either
receive tanma'tras (inferential essences) or projects them externally. But
luminous bodies have no nerves, because nerve cells and nerve fibres are
all physical; thus they cannot function properly. Only, as in
auto-suggestion, they may create a vibration within, and experience some
type of feeling.
These luminous bodies are not ghosts or apparitions; they have nothing to
do with them. Neither are they related to auto-suggestion or
outer-suggestion. Under some circumstances, if someone happens to see this
kind of luminous body, one may think one is seeing a ghost. But actually
there is no ghost at all -- it is only a luminous body. It is not possible
to see luminous bodies in broad daylight; it may be possible during the
darkness of night, but then not everywhere.
It is said that there are seven kinds of luminous bodies: yaks'a, siddha,
gandharva, kinnara, vidya'dhara, prakrtiliina and videhaliina. They are
categorized according to their respective psychologies.
Suppose there is a very elevated person who often ideates on the Supreme
Consciousness, but who has some greed for wealth. He or she does not,
however, express it openly to the Supreme, nor does he or she even think of
it directly. He or she thinks indirectly, "Oh, since I am a devotee of the
Supreme Consciousness, He will certainly give me enormous wealth and make
me immensely rich." Those who harbour this sort of covert desire are reborn
as yaks'as. Thus sometimes we refer to "the wealth of the yaks'as".
The second is vidya'dhara. Those who have vanity of knowledge, although
they do not expressly beseech this from the Supreme, but rather think
inwardly that the Supreme should bestow an enormous wealth of knowledge
upon them -- this type of person is reborn as vidya'dhara. Vidya'dhara is
also a luminous body.
The next is gandharva. Those who have a great talent for higher music
(people should cultivate music to the maximum to give pleasure to the
Supreme Consciousness) and mentally think, "Oh, Parama Purus'a, I want
knowledge of the science of music, not You" -- they are reborn as
gandharvas. (In Sanskrit the science of music is called ga'ndharva
vidya'.) They are also luminous bodies; they are not ghosts at all. They
are also not visible in daylight, just as other luminous bodies are
invisible.
The next is kinnara. Those who are vain about their physical beauty, or
those who pray to the Supreme to give them more and more physical charm,
are reborn as kinnaras. They are also luminous bodies.
Then siddha. Those human beings who are doing sa'dhana'**, who have great
love for Parama Purus'a, but in their heart of hearts are proud of their
occult powers or pray to Parama Purus'a to grant them still more occult
powers -- these people after death are reborn as siddhas. Of all the
categories of luminous bodies, the siddhas are the most elevated. They
often help sa'dhakas in their sa'dhana'.
All these luminous bodies are collectively called devayoni. Besides the
above, there are videhaliina and prakrtiliina. Those who wrongly worship
Parama Purus'a in the form of clay, iron or other material substances, are
ultimately transformed into prakrtiliina.
The next is videhaliina: those who run after occult powers and think, "I
will attain such great occult power that with it, I will move from place to
place." These are all luminous bodies; they are not ghosts, nor are they
positive or negative hallucinations.
Thus ghosts are not positive hallucinations, or negative hallucinations, or
siddhas or devayonis. Then is there any such things as ghosts? Not
exactly ghosts, but there is something like that.
After death, when the mind dissociates from the body, the accumulation of
unfulfilled sam'ska'ras*** or reactive momenta remains, although the body
with the five fundamental factors no longer exists. Thus, the mind cannot
function, but it remains in potential form. Now, in some circumstances, if
the ectoplasm of a living person is associated with that disembodied
potential mind, then that disembodied mind gets a mental body temporarily,
for a very short time. Then that mental body can start functioning with
the help of the nerve cells and nerve fibres of that living person, but
only for a few minutes.
What is this called? It is neither a positive hallucination or a negative
hallucination, nor is it a luminous body (devayoni). Then what is it? A
living person's ectoplasmic cells become the mental body of a dead person
for a few minutes until -- after a few minutes -- that mental body again
dies. This mental body I will call pres'itama'nas -- "re-created mind."
Some people may do good works or get good works done with the help of these
pres'itama'nas, but only those who have perfect control over their minds
and over the nerve cells and nerve fibres of their bodies can do this.
Those who are bad people can do evil deeds with the help of these
pres'itama'nas. They can hurl stones into others' houses, throw bones, or
overturn tables and cots -- all these things can be done for only a few
minutes.
So we see that what we call a "ghost" is not always a positive or a
negative hallucination, nor is it always a siddha or a pres'itama'nas. In
fact, we cannot prove the existence of a pres'itama'nas or siddha, and
insofar as positive hallucination is concerned, it does not have any actual
existence at all. If you see a positive hallucination, it is a mental
disease.
If anything of this sort (pres'itama'nas or luminous body) comes before
you, there is only one remedy to remove it: that is, do kiirtana or
devotional chanting. Do kiirtana for one minute or repeat your guru
mantra, and that "ghost" will instantly vanish into thin air. So under no
circumstances should you be afraid.
Footnotes
Parama Purus'a* Universal Mind, Supreme Consciousness, the psyche and
substance within which all things exist, with an emphasis towards subtlest
realms of being, a threshold attainable by humans through sa'dhana'
sa'dhana'** Intuitional science carrying the practitioner progressively
into subtler realms through appropriately designed processes positively
affecting every realm of life and mind, and leading toward merger [yoga]
back into Universal Consciousness.
sam'ska'ra*** The reactive momentum resulting from one's thoughts, words
or deeds -- too often misnamed "karma", which is the proactive engagement
in the manifest universe with ideation upon the whole of the universe and
the centricity from which it generates, operates and into which each and
every being returns from its individuation. The term "karma" is all too
often misappropriatedly used when sam'ska'ra is the proper term. "Karma",
properly used, means action performed with the ideation of the Supreme
Consciousness at all times throughout an action. "Kriya", properly used,
means performing action without cosmic ideation, and consequently racks up
sam'ska'ras.
You can find this article, and many more, for furthering human evolution at
http://TantraPsychology.net/ <http://tantrapsychology.net/ >
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Re: ME
Posted by: "Allie Hushwing" zombievomitcupcakes@yahoo.com zombievomitcupcakes
Sat Nov 5, 2011 2:25 am (PDT)
It really does, doesn't it? I have many nonpagan friends, and I notice that when such things are having an effect on me they are also tripping them up in some way shape or form. And poor dears! Atleast I have the tools to understand why I'm down instantly, but they just look lost when I try to give my guess as to why. I swear, half the people in my life think I'm crazy, but I just shrug and smile, simply replying, "Its a witch thing!" They smile with me though, and I'm lucky to have such people in my life. They energize me most of all! ^_^
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