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Dealing with Anger and Fear
Afflictive emotions – our jealousy, anger, hatred, fear – can be put to an end. When you realize that these emotions are only temporary, that they always pass on like clouds in the sky, you also realize they can ultimately be abandoned. — the Dalai Lama Warning! I give lots of unsolicited advice in this… Continue reading
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The Druid Zodiac
The Gundestrup Cauldron, an intricate silver bowl composed of plates depicting fantastic figures and scenes, may be a representation of the ancient Celtic Zodiac. Continue reading
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What Do You Really Want?: Magic and the Collective Subconscious
A few weeks ago I gave some examples of my recent successes with magic (or “intention manifestation”). The method I was using had three basic steps: Make sure you really want it. Believe it can realistically happen. Feel the gratitude for it. A simple method, and some good results can be achieved with it. I… Continue reading
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Spiritual Weight Loss II: the Abyss
Over a year has passed since my first post on spiritual weight loss, and it has been, frankly, extremely difficult — and at times harrowing. At first, things went very well; but then I began to lose ground — slowly at first, and then rapidly. In the spring, my health quickly became much worse, and… Continue reading
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Step By Step Magic: Simple Intention Manifestation
In 2008 I turned some kind of corner in magic / intention manifestation (whatever you want to call it), and got markedly better at it. The technique I developed then is not suitable for manifesting thousands of dollars or a house (in my experience, that takes sustained meditation paired with sustained action), but I’ve had… Continue reading
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Reflections on Intention Manifestation
In meditation, in my own personal inner landscape, Cernunnos most often finds me in the Forest of the Horned God; he emerges from a patch of dappled sunlight like something hidden in a puzzle-picture, his twisted horns reaching up among the tree branches, tall and dark, with twinkling eyes. Last October I begged him for… Continue reading
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Downloadable Meditations for Relaxation and Peace
It’s been over six months in the making, but I finally finished it: a brand-new set of eight downloadable guided meditations, which can be purchased separately or as part of a big Relaxation Package along with a 20-page Guide to Relaxation and Peace. In keeping with my philosophy of donation-based offerings, all meditations are available… Continue reading
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Hanged God Calling on Line One: an Unexpected Interview
Some time ago I promised my wife I would stop meditating in the car. I was sorry to do it, because some of my very best meditations happened then, but I understood her concern. I’m willing to concede that perhaps deep meditation is not really safe at 70 miles per hour… But on Tuesday I… Continue reading
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