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John Granger Attempts to Convince Nick (and You!) That The Hallmarked Man will be Considered the Best of the Series.We review our take-away impressions from our initial reading of The Hallmarked Man. Although we enjoyed it, especially John's incredible prediction of Robin's ectopic pregnancy, neither of us came away thinking this was the finest book in the series. For Nick, this was a surprise, as enthusiastic J. K. Rowling fan that he is other than Career of Evil every book he has read has been his favourite. Using an innovative analysis of the character pairs surrounding both Cormoran and Robin, John argues that we can't really appreciate the artistry of book number eight until we consider its place in the series. Join John and Nick as they review the mysteries that remain to be resolved and how The Hallmarked Man sets readers up for shocking reveals in Strike 9 and 10!Why Troubled Blood is the Best Strike Novel:* The Pillar Post Collection of Troubled Blood Posts at HogwartsProfessor by John Granger, Elizabeth Baird-Hardy, Louise Freeman, Beatrice Groves, and Nick JefferyTroubled Blood and Faerie Queene: The Kanreki ConversationBut What If We Judge Strike Novels by a Different Standard than Shed Artifice? What About Setting Up the ‘Biggest Twist' in Detective Fiction History?* If Rowling is to be judged by the ‘shock' of the reveals in Strike 10, then The Hallmarked Man, the most disappointing book in the series even to many Serious Strikers, will almost certainly be remembered as the book that set up the finale with the greatest technical misdirection while playing fair.* The ending must be a shock, one that readers do not see coming, BUT* The author must provide the necessary clues and pointers repeatedly and emphatically lest the reader feel cheated at the point of revelation.* If the Big Mysteries of the series are to be solved with the necessary shock per both Russian Formalist and Perennialist understanding, then the answers to be revealed in the final two Strike novels, Books Two and Three of the finale trilogy, should be embedded in The Hallmarked Man.* Rowling on Playing Fair with Readers:The writer says that she wanted to extend the shelf of detective fiction without breaking it. “Part of the appeal and fascination of the genre is that it has clear rules. I'm intrigued by those rules and I like playing with them. Your detective should always lay out the information fairly for the reader, but he will always be ahead of the game. In terms of creating a character, I think Cormoran Strike conforms to certain universal rules but he is very much of this time.* On the Virtue of ‘Penetration' in Austen, Dickens, and Rowling* Rowling on the Big Twist' in Austen's Emma:“I have never set up a surprise ending in a Harry Potter book without knowing I can never, and will never, do it anywhere near as well as Austen did in Emma.”What are the Key Mysteries of the Strike series?Nancarrow FamilyWhy did Leda and Ted leave home in Cornwall as they did?Why did Ted and Joan not “save” Strike and Lucy?Was Leda murdered or did she commit suicide?If she was murdered, who dunit?If she commited suicide, why did she do it?What happened to Switch Whittaker?Cormoran StrikeIs Jonny Rokeby his biological father?What SIB case was he investigating when he was blown up?Was he the father of Charlotte's lost baby? If not, then who was?Why has he been so unstable in his relations with women post Charlotte Campbell?Charlotte CampbellWhy did her mother hate her so much?What was her relationship with her three step-fathers? Especially Dino LongcasterWho was the father of her lost child?Was the child intentionally aborted or was it a miscarriage?What was written in her “suicide note”?Was Charlotte murdered or did she commit suicide?If she was murdered, who done it?If she committed suicide, why did she do it?What happened to the billionaire lover?What clues do we get in Hallmarked Man that would answer these questions?- Strike 8 - Greatest Hits of Strikes 1-7: compilation, concentration of perumbration in series as whole* Decima/Lion - incest* Rupert's biological father not his father of record (Dino)* Sacha Legard a liar with secrets* Ryan Murphy working a plan off-stage - Charlotte's long gameStrike about ‘Pairings' in Lethal WhiteStrike continued to pore over the list of names as though he might suddenly see something emerging out of his dense, spiky handwriting, the way unfocused eyes may spot the 3D image hidden in a series of brightly colored dots. All that occurred to him, however, was the fact that there was an unusual number of pairs connected to Chiswell's death: couples—Geraint and Della, Jimmy and Flick; pairs of full siblings—Izzy and Fizzy, Jimmy and Billy; the duo of blackmailing collaborators—Jimmy and Geraint; and the subsets of each blackmailer and his deputy—Flick and Aamir. There was even the quasi-parental pairing of Della and Aamir. This left two people who formed a pair in being isolated within the otherwise close-knit family: the widowed Kinvara and Raphael, the unsatisfactory, outsider son.Strike tapped his pen unconsciously against the notebook, thinking. Pairs. The whole business had begun with a pair of crimes: Chiswell's blackmail and Billy's allegation of infanticide. He had been trying to find the connection between them from the start, unable to believe that they could be entirely separate cases, even if on the face of it their only link was in the blood tie between the Knight brothers.Part Two, Chapter 52Key Relationship Pairings in Cormoran Strike:Who Killed Leda Strike?To Rowling-Galbraith's credit, credible arguments in dedicated posts have been made that every person in the list below was the one who murdered Leda Strike. Who do you think did it?* Jonny Rokeby and the Harringay Crime Syndicate (Heroin Dark Lord 2.0),* Ted Nancarrow (Uncle Ted Did It),* Dave Polworth,* Leda Strike (!),* Lucy Fantoni (Lucy and Joan Did It and here),* Sir Randolph Whittaker,* Nick Herbert,* Peter Gillespie, and* Charlotte Campbell-RossScripted Ten Questions:1. So, Nick, back when we first read Hallmarked Man we said that there were four things we knew for sure would be said about Strike 8 in the future. Do you remember what they were?2. And, John, you've been thinking about the ‘Set-Up' idea and how future Rowling Readers will think of Hallmarked Man, even that they will think of it as the best Strike novel. I thought that was Troubled Blood by consensus. What's made you change your mind?3. So, Nick, yes, Troubled Blood I suspect will be ranked as the best of series, even best book written by Rowling ever, but, if looked at as the book that served the most critical place in setting up the finale, I think Hallmarked Man has to be considered better in that crucial way than Strike 5, better than any Strike novel. Can you think of another Strike mystery that reviews specific plot points and raises new aspects of characters and relationships the way Strike 8 does?4. Are you giving Hallmarked Man a specific function with respect to the last three books than any of the others? If so, John, what is that exactly and what evidence do we have that in Rowling's comments about reader-writer obligations and writer ambitions?5. Nick, I think Hallmarked Man sets us up to answer the Key mysteries that remain, that the first seven books left for the final three to answer. I'm going to organize those unresolved questions into three groups and challenge you to think of the ones I'm missing, especially if I'm missing a category.6. If I understand the intention of your listing these remaining questions, John, your saying that the restatement of specific plot points and characters from the first seven Strike novels in Hallmarked Man points to the possible, even probable answers to those questions. What specifically are the hallmarks in this respect of Hallmarked Man?7. If you take those four points, Nick, and revisit the mysteries lists in three categories, do you see how Rowling hits a fairness point with respect to clueing readers into what will no doubt be shocking answers to them if they're not looking for the set-ups?8. That's fun, Nick, but there's another way at reaching the same conclusions, namely, charting the key relationships of Strike and Ellacott to the key family, friends, and foes in their lives and how they run in pairs or parallel couplets (cue PPoint slides).9. Can we review incest and violence against or trafficking of young women in the Strike series? Are those the underpinning of the majority of the mysteries that remain in the books?10. Many Serious Strikers and Gonzo Galbraithians hated Striuke 8 because Hallmarked Man failed to meet expectations. In conclusion, do you think, Nick, that this argument that the most recent Strike-Ellacott adventure is the best because of how it sets us up for the wild finish to come will be persuasive -- or just annoying?On Imagination as Transpersonal Faculty and Non-Liturgical Sacred ArtThe Neo-Iconoclasm of Film (and Other Screened Adaptations): Justin requested within his question for an expansion of my allusion to story adaptations into screened media as a “neo-iconoclasm.” I can do that here briefly in two parts. First, by urging you to read my review of the first Hunger Games movie adaptation, ‘Gamesmakers Hijack Story: Capitol Wins Again,' in which I discussed at post's end how ‘Watching Movies is a a Near Sure Means to Being Hijacked by Movie Makers.' In that, I explain via an excerpt from Jerry Mander's Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television, the soul corrosive effects of screened images.Second, here is a brief introduction to the substance of the book I am working on.Rowling is a woman of profound contradictions. On the one hand, like all of us she is the walking incarnation of her Freudian family romance per Paglia, the ideas and blindspots of the age in which we live, with the peculiar individual prejudices and preferences and politics of her upbringing, education, and life experiences, especially the experiences we can call crises and consequent core beliefs, aversions, and desires. Rowling acknowledges all this, and, due to her CBT exercises and one assumes further talking therapy, she is more conscious of the elephant she is riding and pretending to steer than most of her readers.She points to this both in asides she make in her tweets and public comments but also in her descriptive metaphor of how she writes. The ‘Lake' of that metaphor, the alocal place within her from her story ideas and inspiration spring, is her “muse,” the word for superconscious rather than subconscious ideas that she used in her 2007 de la Cruz interview. She consciously recognizes that, despite her deliberate reflection on her PTSD, daddy drama, and idiosyncratic likes and dislikes, she still has unresolved issues that her non-conscious mind presents to her as story conflict for imaginative resolution.Her Lake is her persona well, the depths of her individual identity and a mask she wears.The Shed, in contrast, is the metaphorical place where Rowling takes the “stuff” given her by the creature in her Lake, the blobs of molten glass inspiration, to work it into proper story. The tools in this Shed are unusual, to say the least, and are the great markers of what makes Rowling unique among contemporary writers and a departure from, close to a contradiction of the artist you would expect to be born of her life experiences, formative crises, and education.Out of a cauldron potion made from listening to the Smiths, Siouxie and the Banshees, and The Clash, reading and loving Val McDermid, Roddy Doyle, and Jessica Mitford, and surviving a lower middle class upbringing with an emotionally barren homelife and Comprehensive education on the England-Wales border, you'd expect a Voldemort figure at Goblet of Fire's climax to rise rather than a writer who weaves archetypally rich myths of the soul's journey to perfection in the spirit with alchemical coloring and sequences, ornate chiastic structures, and a bevy of symbols visible only to the eye of the Heart.To understand Rowling, as she all but says in her Lake and Shed metaphor, one has to know her life story and experiences to “get” from where her inspiration bubbles up and, as important, you need a strong grasp of the traditionalist worldview and place of literature in it to appreciate the power of the tools she uses, especially how she uses them in combination.The biggest part of that is understanding the Perennialist definition of “Sacred Art.” I touched on this in a post about Rowling's beloved Christmas story, ‘Dante, Sacred Art, and The Christmas Pig.'Rowling has been publicly modest about the aims of her work, allowing that it would be nice to think that readers will be more empathetic after reading her imaginative fiction. Dante was anything but modest or secretive in sharing his self-understanding in the letter he wrote to Cangrande about The Divine Comedy: “The purpose of the whole work is to remove those living in this life from the state of wretchedness and to lead them to the state of blessedness.” His aim, point blank, was to create a work of sacred art, a category of writing and experience that largely exists outside our understanding as profane postmoderns, but, given Rowling's esoteric artistry and clear debts to Dante, deserves serious consideration as what she is writing as well.Sacred art, in brief, is representational work — painting, statuary, liturgical vessels and instruments, and the folk art of theocentric cultures in which even cutlery and furniture are means to reflection and transcendence of the world — that employ revealed forms and symbols to bring the noetic faculty or heart into contact with the supra-sensible realities each depicts. It is not synonymous with religious art; most of the art today that has a religious subject is naturalist and sentimental rather than noetic and iconographic, which is to say, contemporary artists imitate the creation of God as perceived by human senses rather than the operation of God in creation or, worse, create abstractions of their own internally or infernally generated ideas.Story as sacred art, in black to white contrast, is edifying literature and drama in which the soul's journey to spiritual perfection is portrayed for the reader or the audience's participation within for transformation from wretchedness to blessedness, as Dante said. As with the plastic arts, these stories employ traditional symbols of the revealed traditions in conformity with their understanding of cosmology, soteriology, and spiritual anthropology. The myths and folklore of the world's various traditions, ancient Greek drama, the epic poetry of Greece, Rome, and Medieval Europe, the parables of Christ, the plays of Shakespeare's later period, and the English high fantasy tradition from Coleridge to the Inklings speak this same symbolic language and relay the psychomachia experience of the human victory over death.Dante is a sacred artist of this type. As difficult as it may be to understand Rowling as a writer akin to Dante, Shakespeare, Homer, Virgil, Aeschylus, Spenser, Lewis, and Tolkien, her deployment of traditional symbolism and the success she enjoys almost uniquely in engaging and edifying readers of all ages, beliefs, and circumstances suggests this is the best way of understanding her work. Christmas Pig is the most obviously sacred art piece that Rowling has created to date. It is the marriage of Dantean depths and the Estecean lightness of Lewis Carroll's Alice books, about which more later.[For an introduction to reading poems, plays, and stories as sacred art, that is, allegorical depictions of the soul's journey to spiritual perfection that are rich in traditional symbolism, Ray Livingston's The Traditional Theory of Literature is the only book length text in print. Kenneth Oldmeadow's ‘Symbolism and Sacred Art' in his Traditionalism: Religion in the light of the Perennial Philosophy(102-113), ‘Traditional Art' in The Essential Seyyed Hossein Nasr(203-214), and ‘The Christian and Oriental, or True Philosophy of Art' in The Essential Ananda K. Coomaraswamy(123-152) explain in depth the distinctions between sacred and religious, natural, and humanist art. Martin Lings' The Sacred Art of Shakespeare: To Take Upon Us the Mystery of Things and Jennifer Doane Upton's two books on The Divine Comedy, Dark Way to Paradise and The Ordeal of Mercy are the best examples I know of reading specific works of literature as sacred art rather than as ‘stories with symbolic meaning' read through a profane and analytic lens.]‘Profane Art' from this view is “art for art's sake,” an expression of individual genius and subjective meaning that is more or less powerful. The Perennialist concern with art is less about gauging an artist's success in expressing his or her perception or its audience's response than with its conformity to traditional rules and its utility, both in the sense of practical everyday use and in being a means by which to be more human. Insofar as a work of art is good with respect to this conformity and edifying utility, it is “sacred art;” so much as it fails, it is “profane.” The best of modern art, even that with religious subject matter or superficially beautiful and in that respect edifying, is from this view necessarily profane.Sacred art differs from modern and postmodern conceptions of art most specifically, though, in what it is representing. Sacred art is not representing the natural world as the senses perceive it or abstractions of what the individual and subjective mind “sees,” but is an imitation of the Divine art of creation. The artist “therefore imitates nature not in its external forms but in its manner of operation as asserted so categorically by St. Thomas Aquinas [who] insists that the artist must not imitate nature but must be accomplished in ‘imitating nature in her manner of operation'” (Nasr 2007, 206, cf. “Art is the imitation of Nature in her manner of operation: Art is the principle of manufacture” (Summa Theologia Q. 117, a. I). Schuon described naturalist art which imitates God's creation in nature by faithful depiction of it, consequently, as “clearly luciferian.” “Man must imitate the creative act, not the thing created,” Aquinas' “manner of operation” rather than God's operation manifested in created things in order to produce ‘creations'which are not would-be duplications of those of God, but rather a reflection of them according to a real analogy, revealing the transcendental aspect of things; and this revelation is the only sufficient reason of art, apart from any practical uses such and such objects may serve. There is here a metaphysical inversion of relation [the inverse analogy connecting the principial and manifested orders in consequence of which the highest realities are manifested in their remotest reflections[1]]: for God, His creature is a reflection or an ‘exteriorized' aspect of Himself; for the artist, on the contrary, the work is a reflection of an inner reality of which he himself is only an outward aspect; God creates His own image, while man, so to speak, fashions his own essence, at least symbolically. On the principial plane, the inner manifests the outer, but on the manifested plane, the outer fashions the inner (Schuon 1953, 81, 96).The traditional artist, then, in imitation of God's “exteriorizing” His interior Logos in the manifested space-time plane, that is, nature, instead of depicting imitations of nature in his craft, submits to creating within the revealed forms of his craft, which forms qua intellections correspond to his inner essence or logos.[2] The work produced in imitation of God's “manner of operation” then resembles the symbolic or iconographic quality of everything existent in being a transparency whose allegorical and anagogical content within its traditional forms is relatively easy to access and a consequent support and edifying shock-reminder to man on his spiritual journey. The spiritual function of art is that “it exteriorizes truths and beauties in view of our interiorization… or simply, so that the human soul might, through given phenomena, make contact with the heavenly archetypes, and thereby with its own archetype” (Schuon 1995a, 45-46).Rowling in her novels, crafted with tools all taken from the chest of a traditional Sacred Artist, is writing non-liturgical Sacred Art. Films and all the story experiences derived of adaptations of imaginative literature to screened images, are by necessity Profane Art, which is to say per the meaning of “profane,” outside the temple or not edifying spiritually. Film making is the depiction of how human beings encounter the time-space world through the senses, not an imitation of how God creates and a depiction of the spiritual aspect of the world, a liminal point of entry to its spiritual dimension. Whence my describing it as a “neo-iconoclasm.”The original iconoclasts or “icon bashers” were believers who treasured sacred art but did not believe it could use images of what is divine without necessarily being blasphemous; after the incarnation of God as Man, this was no longer true, but traditional Christian iconography is anything but naturalistic. It could not be without becoming subjective and profane rather than being a means to spiritual growth and encounters. Western religious art from the Renaissance and Reformation forward, however, embraces profane imitation of the sense perceived world, which is to say naturalistic and as such the antithesis of sacred art. Film making, on religious and non-religious subjects, is the apogee of this profane art which is a denial of any and all of the parameters of Sacred art per Aquinas, traditional civilizations, and the Perennialists.It is a neo-iconoclasm and a much more pervasive and successful destruction of the traditional world-view, so much so that to even point out the profanity inherent to film making is to insure dismissal as some kind of “fundamentalist,” “Puritan,” or “religious fanatic.”Screened images, then, are a type of iconoclasm, albeit the inverse and much more subtle kind than the relatively traditional and theocentric denial of sacred images (the iconoclasm still prevalent in certain Reform Church cults, Judaism, and Islam). This neo-iconoclasm of moving pictures depicts everything in realistic, life-like images, everything, that is, except the sacred which cannot be depicted as we see and experience things. This exclusion of the sacred turns upside down the anti-naturalistic depictions of sacred persons and events in iconography and sacred art. The effect of this flood of natural pictures akin to what we see with our eyes is to compel the flooded mind to accept time and space created nature as the ‘most real,' even ‘the only real.' The sacred, by never being depicted in conformity with accepted supernatural forms, is effectively denied.Few of us spend much time in live drama theaters today. Everyone watches screened images on cineplex screens, home computers, and smart phones. And we are all, consequently, iconoclasts and de facto agnostics, I'm afraid, to greater and lesser degrees because of this immersion and repetitive learning from the predominant art of our secular culture and its implicit atheism.Contrast that with the imaginative experience of a novel that is not pornographic or primarily a vehicle of perversion and violence. We are obliged to generate images of the story in the transpersonal faculty within each of us called the imagination, one I think that is very much akin to conscience or the biblical ‘heart.' This is in essence an edifying exercise, unlike viewing photographic images on screens. That the novel appears at the dawn of the Modern Age and the beginning of the end of Western corporate spirituality, I think is no accident but a providential advent. Moving pictures, the de facto regime artistry of the materialist civilization in which we live, are the counter-blow to the novel's spiritual oxygen.That's the best I can manage tonight to offer something to Justin in response to more about the “neo-iconoclasm” of film This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

One of my favorite books, Huxley is up there with McGilchrist in my very top modern philosophers

“Edith Stein, the Perennial Philosophy, and the Problem of Women” by Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & Talks

Send us a Positive Review!Have you lost your faith in the old white man in the sky but don't want to lose God altogether?  We've got you! Join Val and Nathan in this enlightening episode of 'Latter Day Struggles 2.0' as they dive deep into the evolving understanding of God within and beyond the framework of traditional Mormonism and even moving beyond Western Christian theology. The duo discusses contrasting views on the divine, from the punitive, transactional God (whom most of us can relate to learning about) to a more mystical, all-encompassing spirituality aligned with the perennial philosophy. They reinterpret Friedrich Nietzsche's proclamation 'God is dead,' and invite a deepening of the idea of God that aligns with the foundation of all Wisdom Traditions and transpersonal psychology. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that explores how reimagining God as an integral, universal force can transcend old paradigms and awaken a deeper spiritual consciousness.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:12 Exploring the Nature of God02:33 Nietzsche's Perspective on God04:40 The Western Concept of God09:44 The Perennial Tradition14:36 Comparing Western and Eastern Views of God23:58 The Perennial Philosophy and Human Divinity46:34 Concluding Thoughts on God and SpiritualitySupport the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie's Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website

Seriah is joined by Chris Ernst and Saxon/Super-Inframan to respond to questions submitted by patrons. Topics include early WDTRG guests, the new availability of early shows, ancient mysteries, lost civilizations, climate change reveals prehistoric relics and structures, Graham Hancock, false accusations of racism, footprints in the White Sands desert, Seriah's autobiography, UFOs coming from the oceans, Thor Heyerdahl, Majorie Taylor Green, Lauren Boebert, hidden underwater bases, outer space vs deep water craft, James Cameron's “The Abyss”, Mac Toney, “Invisible Residents” by Ivan T. Sanderson, different physics in different parts of the universe, the ETH and its problems, fringe Hindu understandings of the universe and intelligent life, life thriving in difficult circumstances, animals with sentience, life in the human gut system, the Seth material, alien contact through psychic means, other intelligent beings and emotions, underwater civilizations, transhumanism and uploading souls, brain vs soul, Tony Stark vs Dr. Doom, “The Holographic Universe” by Michael Talbot, “The Everlasting Stories” podcast, “Titan Station” episodes, reincarnation and it's mechanics, technical difficulties and their implications, 36 Dingo origin story, time travel ideas, Seriah and fear, physical UFO attacks with actual effects, the podcast “Spines”, Jenny Randles and her experiences, religion and spirituality, Chris's experiences with various religious traditions, Aleister Crowley's “God as a mountain” analogy, Saxon's mothers's NDE, Aldous Huxley's “The Perennial Philosophy”, the late, great Christopher O'Brien and much more! This is a fantastic discussion, touching so many bases!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Cardin, an accomplished writer, editor, and higher education professional known for his profound exploration of creativity, spirituality, and the mysterious intersections of religion and horror.Matt's work delves deeply into non-duality, the paranormal, and dystopian cultural trends, offering unique perspectives on the connections between creativity, spirituality, and life purpose.I first encountered his writing and teaching, particularly through his books A Course in Demonic Creativity: A Writer's Guide to the Inner Genius and the upcoming Writing at the Wellspring: Creativity, Life Purpose, Nonduality, and the Daemon Muse. I had the privilege of participating in his Writing at the Wellspring course, which provided transformative perspectives on creative practice.Matt Cardin is an author known for delving into the realms of horror and the metaphysical. His widely acclaimed fiction books, including To Rouse Leviathan and What the Daemon Said, focus on the convergence of horror with religion and creativity.With a Ph.D. in leadership and an M.A. in religious studies, Matt brings a richly layered understanding to these topics. A native of the Missouri Ozarks, he has lived in Texas and now resides in North Arkansas with his wife, where he continues his work of thoughtful cultural and creative exploration.Connect with Matt Cardin @https://mattcardin.com/https://www.livingdark.net/Time Stamps:01:48 Introduction and Opening Remarks 01:52 Journals and Life Mission 02:48 Exploring Life Purpose and Creativity 03:34 Writing and Creativity 07:52 Rebecca West and Patterns 09:11 Understanding Non-Duality 13:21 Non-Duality and Creativity 15:42 Discovering Non-Duality 21:32 Meditative Practices and Teachers 25:26 The Monastic Option and Cultural Preservation 34:20 Tuning into the Muse 36:37 Effortless Action and Creative Quietude 37:35 Exploring Western and Eastern Perspectives on Consciousness 38:04 The Concept of God and Mental Projections 40:04 Houston Smith and the Perennial Philosophy 43:00 Horror in Religion and Spirituality 43:46 Lovecraft vs. Ligotti: External vs. Internal Horror 46:08 The Intersection of Horror and Spirituality 46:28 Religion as a Cosmic Order and Its Horrific Potential 55:50 The Wellspring Book and Future Plans 57:48 Final ThoughtsExcerpts from Interview:On Non Dual“ Where is the actual boundary between what I'm calling myself and what I'm calling everything else? When you really start to investigate that in a first person sense, that's when the magic eye picture suddenly gains that added depth. And your mind is blown.”On Religion, HorrorYou can see the horror in religion and you can see the religion in horror… You're playing with fire when you're playing with religion because it creates a world. And then there's this infinitude that it also lets in that is going to blow up that world. You might receive that as horror. You might receive that as joy… Religion is a perturbing or disturbing of the universe, including the universe that is oneself and the entire conception that goes with it that is provided by the religion to possibility to tip over from horror or to bliss or whatever is right there.”On Life Mission, Creativity Make a monastery out of your life, a monastic preservation and cultural transmission activity, the mission of your life here in the world. What seeds are you going to plant that a future civilization might find of use? What could you contribute to some future phoenix rising from the ashes of the present order?   Get full access to Leafbox at leafbox.substack.com/subscribe

Seriah is joined by Chris Ernst and Saxon/Super_Inframan to respond to questions submitted by patrons. Topics include early WDTRG guests, the new availability of early shows, ancient mysteries, lost civilizations, climate change reveals prehistoric relics and structures, Graham Hancock, false accusations of racism, footprints in the white sands desert, Seriah's autobiography, UFOs coming from the oceans, Thor Heyerdahl, Majorie Taylor Green, Lauren Boebert, hidden underwater bases, outer space vs deep water craft, James Cameron's “The Abyss”, Mac Toney, “Invisible Residents” by Ivan T. Sanderson, different physics in different parts of the universe, the ETF and its problems, fringe Hindu understandings of the universe and intelligent life, life thriving in difficult circumstances, animals with sentience, life in the human gut system, the Seth material, alien contact through psychic means, other intelligent beings and emotions, underwater civilizations, transhumanism and uploading souls, brain vs soul, Tony Stark vs Dr. Doom, “The Holographic Universe” by Michael Talbot, “The Everlasting Stories” podcast, “Titan Station” episodes, reincarnation and it's mechanics, technical difficulties and their implications, 36 Dingo origin story, time travel ideas, Seriah and fear, physical UFO attacks with actual effects, the podcast “Spines”, Jenny Randles and her experiences, religion and spirituality, Chris's experiences with various religious traditions, Aleister Crowley's “God as a mountain” analogy, Saxon's mothers's NDE, Aldous Huxley's “The Perennial Philosophy”, the late, great Christopher O'Brien and much more! This is a fantastic discussion, touching so many bases! Recap by Vincent Treewell of The Weird Part PodcastOutro Music is Alien Angel by Laffing Buddah '94 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Perennial Philosophy stresses that the experience of Oneness is available to all. Author and Professor Dana Sawyer shares how this philosophy supports our quest for Self-realization and our experience of the Unity that lies beneath the apparent diversity of the world.

In this episode, Bev and Ana discuss: ​Ana's backstory around her astrology business ​What is psychological astrology? ​How could psychological astrology support Coaches Key Takeaways and Actions: ​Get curious about your own healing needs as a Coach ​What's patterns appear in your coaching practice? ​Reach out to Ana if you feel called to have a birth chart reading in support to your own healing needs as a Coach ABOUT ANA ~ I've been a psychological astrologer since 1994 and have worked in collaboration with various psychologists and healers. ~ Having a degrees in Filmmaking, Education and Transpersonal Counseling has enriched my understanding of Astrology ~ I've collaborated with a well known clinical psychologist and transpersonal psychologist as well. ~ Creator of Perennial Astrology which is based on the Perennial Path and grounded in the Perennial Philosophy by Aldous Huxley. An astrology reading would offer insight into your psychological process, identifying complexes that are here to challenge us and elevate us to a new and higher level of consciousness. I write a free newsletter each month that is informative regarding the New and Full Moon as well as any significant shift in planetary changes. I can be emailed at annaiswora@verizon.net to schedule a reading and/or sign up for the Newsletter. By signing up for my newsletter I will send you a free chart report or transiting report ( where the planets are now and how they are affecting your chart). My website is http://www.annaswora.com ABOUT BEVERLY Beverly Sartain is the President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute, where she trains aspiring coaches on coaching skills and business set-up. The Holistic Coach Certification Programs are ICF Level 1 and Level 2 accredited that focuses on a holistic approach to coaching. We see Clients as whole, complete and resourceful to create creative solutions to their challenges and issues. During her ten-year career in nonprofits, she managed and developed domestic violence and co-occurring residential programs. Beverly is a Certified Addictions Professional. She has her PCC (Professional Certified Coach) from the ICF. Connect with HCTI Sign-up for Holistic Coach Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠ Sign-up for a Discovery Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can join our Holistic Coach Certification Program or receive coaching. Request to join no cost FB group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticcoachnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Dana Sawyer is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and World Religions at the Maine College of Art & Design. The author of biographies of two prominent 20th Century thinkers, Aldous Huxley (2002) and Huston Smith (2017), his primary expertise is in Hinduism and Buddhism. For more than twenty years Dana's work has focused on comparative mysticism, theories of the “perennial philosophy,” and the value of psychedelic experience in the study of mysticism. His most recent books are an analysis of the Transcendental Meditation Movement for Cambridge University Press (2023), and The Perennial Philosophy Reloaded, published by Monkfish in July, 2024. Our conversation focused on that last book, whose subject, Perennialism, is vital for understanding spirituality in today's complex, pluralistic landscape.  www.danasawyer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Polemos: The Dawn of Pagan Traditionalism is a book by Russian author Askr Svarte which attempts to describe how European pagan religion can be practiced in a way consistent with the philosophy of Radical Traditionalism aka Perennial Philosophy. This episode of the Jive Book Review looks at its strengths and weaknesses.  Condense lengthy texts into 25 min summaries with Liegent. Sign up now with code 'STJ10' to get 10% off! https://liegent.comPolemos: https://pravpublishing.com/product/polemos-the-dawn-of-pagan-traditionalism/Starting Heathenry: https://startingheathenry.thinkific.com

Sign up to my WORD+mage ecourse or the Discovering Your Inner Symbols WORD+image MasterclassI am joined by Rev. Dr. Sushmita Mukherjee, writer, artist, educator and spiritual companion in the interspiritual tradition. She is an ordained interfaith minister as well as an Associate Professor in a large medical college in New York City. Her vocation straddles cutting edge biomedical research technology, and a spirituality imbued with magic and wonder.· Our conversation started in the dark woods of the psyche and her quote I used in my new book, Crow Moon.· We talked about darkness - the problems with how we talk about darkness within Western thought and the binary…and how we can move beyond this.· We discuss Individuation – a mainstay of Jungian thought – why it's problematic and why it's necessary.· Learning to live beyond our rational minds. We discover many shared guide to this including Mary Oliver, Jung, Krista Tippet and John O'Donohue.· Find out about the via creativa and how she now teaches about the shadow.· She speaks about Hospicing Modernity – an approach to the question: What comes next for our culture?· How she discovered the beauty of our biology.· Nature and privilege, and finding the wild in the heart of urban spaces.More About Sushmita:Her psyche thrives at the interface of image, imagination and creative innovation. Sushmita's spiritual work draws on Eastern and Western myths, Earth-based traditions, Taoism, Sufism, and Perennial Philosophy. Her work is deeply influenced by the teachings of Carl Jung and James Hillman. Some of her interests include myths, dreams, poetry and art, including Jungian-influenced Dreamwork, SoulCollage® and Chakradance. Sushmita is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in all fields of engagement.Sushmita's website: on-seeing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming in hot with Aldous Huxley and his book, The Perennial Philosophy and a reading from Jack Kerouac, On The Road. Thanks for listening!! Peace & Love, Stone --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stonepetoskey/message

No one is in bondage. Only the choice to believe the ego narratives diverts the attention from the Supreme Presence within—and equally without. This is a universal truth. The illumined sages of every spiritual lineage have passed this on as their legacy. That is why it is often called the Perennial Philosophy. But theoretical knowledge is not enough: The habit of forgetfulness of Self must be abandoned.

An intense and heartfelt discussion of Greg Kaminski's dangerous new book. On the vicissitudes and wonders of the spiritual path from the perspective of Dzogchen/Tantra and the 9 spheres of divinity. Greg Kaminsky is a practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism and a close student of Traktung Rinpoche. He is also a scholar of medieval studies, an explorer of Mysteries with a deep knowledge of Western esotericism, and a long-time podcaster. His prior works include an essay in "The Art and Science of Initiation" (2019) and the forthcoming "Celestial Intelligences—Angelology, Cabala, and Gnosis: Giovanni Pico della Mirandola's Quest for the Perennial Philosophy" (2021). Additionally, he has authored two books on Vajrayana, including "A Revelation of Wonderment: Reflections on Traktung Rinpoche's 9 Spheres Teachings (2017-2022)" and "PRONAOS: Reflections on the Preliminary Practices of Buddhist Tantra from a Western Perspective."'(202) You can find Greg's podcast, "Occult of Personality," at http://occultofpersonality.net/. You can reach him via email at brothergreg@protonmail.com. New Courses at Parallax: https://parallax-media.eu/courses/og-rose-look-at-the-birds-of-the-air https://parallax-media.eu/courses/the-hard-way-with-luke-behncke Subscribe to our Substack: https://parallax.substack.com/ Parallax Events: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar Parallax Academy: https://parallax-media.eu/curriculum Membership: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-c709ee4/message

This episode dives into the concept of perennial philosophy, its origins, key figures, and its influence on various religious and philosophical traditions, discussing thinkers like Marsilio Ficino, Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, Philo of Alexandria, and Aldous Huxley. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perennial_philosophy

Support me by becoming wiser and more knowledgeable – check out Aldous Huxley's collection of books for sale on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3TAPfFa If you purchase a book through this link, I will earn a 4.5% commission and be extremely delighted. But if you just want to read and aren't ready to add a new book to your collection yet, I'd recommend checking out the ⁠⁠⁠Internet Archive⁠⁠⁠, the largest free digital library in the world. If you're really feeling benevolent you can buy me a coffee or donate over at ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theunadulteratedintellect⁠⁠. I would seriously appreciate it! __________________________________________________ Aldous Leonard Huxley (26 July 1894 – 22 November 1963) was an English writer and philosopher. His bibliography spans nearly 50 books, including novels and non-fiction works, as well as essays, narratives, and poems. Born into the prominent Huxley family, he graduated from Balliol College, Oxford, with an undergraduate degree in English literature. Early in his career, he published short stories and poetry and edited the literary magazine Oxford Poetry, before going on to publish travel writing, satire, and screenplays. He spent the latter part of his life in the United States, living in Los Angeles from 1937 until his death. By the end of his life, Huxley was widely acknowledged as one of the foremost intellectuals of his time. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature nine times, and was elected Companion of Literature by the Royal Society of Literature in 1962. Huxley was a pacifist. He grew interested in philosophical mysticism, as well as universalism, addressing these subjects in his works such as The Perennial Philosophy, which illustrates commonalities between Western and Eastern mysticism, and The Doors of Perception, which interprets his own psychedelic experience with mescaline. In his most famous novel Brave New World and his final novel Island, he presented his visions of dystopia and utopia, respectively. Audio source ⁠⁠here Full Wikipedia entry ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Aldous Huxley's books ⁠⁠here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunadulteratedintellect/support

What's more than 40 years old and spreading like wildfire? The Law of One!  Our special guest Aaron Maret explains why hundreds of millions have delved into this unique channeled material: because it gives them a special understanding of life, the universe, and everything. This in-depth 66-minute episode includes a special focus on how challenging catalyst, when processed skillfully, can be so helpful to those walking the path of love and light! Aaron also touches on the writings of Walter Russell (The Secret of Light) and Rupert Spira (Being Myself), and how the church he co-founded uses the “perennial philosophy” to support humanity's positive evolution. It's called TOTOH – the Temple of the Open Heart – and offers both online and in-person support for awakening souls. Join us for a fascinating introduction to the Law of One and much more! Resources TOTOH's website About TOTOH Collective The “Law of One” Intro Video TOTOH's YouTube Channel Every month, Benjamin gives away a free one-year Awakening Plus membership worth $189 to an “Awaken, Heal, and Thrive!” listener. Click here to enter! Free mini-course: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Free Guide to Fast and Easy Awakening and Healing Benjamin's Amazon #1 best-selling book: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Complete Guide to Fast and Easy Spiritual Awakening, Healing, and More “Awakening Plus” online membership

Edi Bilimoria, DPhil, FIMechE, CEng, is a Consultant Engineer and has been Project Manager and Head of Design for major projects such as the Channel Tunnel, London Underground systems, and offshore installations. He also worked in safety and environmental engineering and management for several Royal Navy projects, including the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier and the … Continue reading "Science & The Perennial Philosophy with Edi Bilimoria"

In his book, God, the Best Seller, Stephen Prothro tells the story of  Eugene Exman, responsible for the religious book department at Harper and Brothers from 1928 to 1965. Prothro argues that Exman was partly responsible for the current trend toward “spirituality not religious.” The book highlights Exman’s role in publishing some of the most influential religion books of the 20th century — including The Perennial Philosophy by Aldi Huxley, essays on Zen Buddhism by DT Suzuki, The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day, and The Religions of Man by Houston Smith. God the Bestseller Harper Collins

Support me by becoming wiser and more knowledgeable – check out Aldous Huxley's implacably influential collection of books for sale on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3TYK6bC If you purchase a book through this link, I will earn a 4.5% commission and be extremely delighted. But if you just want to read and aren't ready to add a new book to your collection yet, I'd recommend checking out the ⁠⁠⁠Internet Archive⁠⁠⁠, the largest free digital library in the world. If you're really feeling benevolent you can buy me a coffee or donate over at ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theunadulteratedintellect⁠⁠. I would seriously appreciate it! __________________________________________________ Aldous Leonard Huxley (26 July 1894 – 22 November 1963) was an English writer and philosopher. His bibliography spans nearly 50 books, including novels and non-fiction works, as well as essays, narratives, and poems. Born into the prominent Huxley family, he graduated from Balliol College, Oxford, with an undergraduate degree in English literature. Early in his career, he published short stories and poetry and edited the literary magazine Oxford Poetry, before going on to publish travel writing, satire, and screenplays. He spent the latter part of his life in the United States, living in Los Angeles from 1937 until his death. By the end of his life, Huxley was widely acknowledged as one of the foremost intellectuals of his time. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature nine times, and was elected Companion of Literature by the Royal Society of Literature in 1962. Huxley was a pacifist. He grew interested in philosophical mysticism, as well as universalism, addressing these subjects in his works such as The Perennial Philosophy, which illustrates commonalities between Western and Eastern mysticism, and The Doors of Perception, which interprets his own psychedelic experience with mescaline. In his most famous novel Brave New World and his final novel Island, he presented his visions of dystopia and utopia, respectively. Audio source ⁠here⁠⁠ Full Wikipedia entry ⁠here⁠ Aldous Huxley's books ⁠here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunadulteratedintellect/support

When you're remembering Love, it's only because Love is remembering you.Holding you.Healing you.Being you.You reaching for God is like a fish reaching for water.We're in It.He's everywhere.Thank God.I Love you,Niknikki@curlynikki.comPlease help me keep the show ad free + Get Merch!▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings________________________________Today's Quotes:  "All your attempts to reach Me, are in reality My attempts to reach you."-Rumi"Sweet is the memory of Jesus, giving true joys to the heart; but sweeter beyond honey and all else is His presence." - from Aldous Huxley's 'The Perennial Philosophy'Support the show

Mark Gober is the author of "An End to Upside Down Thinking" (2018), which won the IPPY award for best science book of the year. He is also the author of "An End to Upside Down Living" (2020), "An End to Upside Down Liberty" (2021), "An End to Upside Down Contact" (2022), and "An End to the Upside Down Reset" (2023); and he is the host of the podcast series "Where Is My Mind?" (2019). Additionally, he serves on the boards of Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell's Institute of Noetic Sciences and the School of Wholeness and Enlightenment. Previously, Gober was a partner at Sherpa Technology Group in Silicon Valley and worked as an investment banking analyst with UBS in New York. He has been named one of IAM's Strategy 300: The World's Leading Intellectual Property Strategists. Gober graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University, where he wrote an award-winning thesis on Daniel Kahneman's Nobel Prize–winning “Prospect Theory” and was elected a captain of Princeton's Division I tennis team. Previous BatGap interview with Mark Doug Scott, LCSW, works as a mental health counselor in his private practice in Dallas, Texas.  After graduating from college in 1997, he served as an international volunteer for two years in Bluefields, Nicaragua. This intense experience changed his life and he returned to the US to pursue graduate studies in clinical social work and pastoral ministry at Boston College. The nexus of spirituality and psychology have always intrigued Doug since childhood and he brings this sensibility to his counseling practice. Doug grew up Catholic and was always drawn to the mystical lineage within this belief system.  He had experiences with Jesus, Mary, and angels at an early age. He was also secretly attracted to all things paranormal and would spend many hours reading topics such as reincarnation, ufology, OBE's, NDE's, ghosts, ESP, pyramids, and other areas. One evening in 2013, he felt a presence that invited him to listen to a Buddhist chant, which came as a surprise since, at that time, he had not explored other faith systems. He was guided to listen to Om Mani Padme Hum and as the chant unfolded, Doug saw a golden dew overshadow him and activate him in a way that was new.  This marked the next chapter in Doug's life. A few months later, Doug was led to the Law of One material and immediately saw that it provided the clearest, most undistorted, exploration of the Perennial Philosophy that he'd ever come across. It also cast a wide net to include all of the paranormal things that intrigued him and made it possible for him to put all of the different threads in his life together in one seamless garment. Since 2015, Doug has written a blog (cosmicchrist.net) that explores the synthesis of the Law of One material with mystical Christianity and psychology.  He sees his vocation in this lifetime as a bridge-builder between conventional concepts and cosmic metaphysics to help people who seek clarity, normalization, and validation for their own journeys. Previous BatGap interview with Doug Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded March 26, 2023. Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

In today's episode we are called upon to look within ourselves to discover both identity and healing.  Our guest is the best-selling author, Dawson Church, PhD, who will talk about some of the specifics behind mental and spiritual healing. The discussion will focus a great deal on brain function and the healing process which occurs in the brain when coping with stress or trauma. How effectively we cope with this and how quickly can depend on a number of factors, and there are proactive exercises which we can engage in to achieve a higher state of well-being and develop greater resilience. Dr. Church is a major advocate of the EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) method which is a form of touch therapy that utilizes acupressure meridians in its administration. He will speak in depth about how this therapy can be an important treatment for a variety of concerns.Dawson Church, PhD, is an integrative health-care researcher and an award-winning author whose best-selling book, The Genie in Your Genes, has been hailed by reviewers as a "breakthrough in our understanding of the link between emotions and genetics." He is also author of Mind to Matter: The Astonishing Science of How Your Brain Creates Material Reality and his most recent book, Bliss Brain: The Neuroscience of Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity, and Joy.Author of many books on healing trauma, he is a pioneer in the field of epigentics and a national leader and professional trainer in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a modality endorsed by the Veterans Administration as an alternative method suitable for work with veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He has edited or authored more than 200 books in the fields of health, psychology, and spirituality. Books on which he has worked have won more than two dozen awards, including Best Health Book (Independent Press Awards) and Best Science Book (USA Book News Awards), and his research summaries of the biomedical evidence for consciousness-based treatments provide the scientific underpinnings for this emerging field. Founding director of the Veterans Stress Project, he also founded the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare to study and implement promising evidence-based psychological and medical techniques. His groundbreaking research has been published in prestigious scientificjournals. He also shares how to apply these breakthroughs to health and athletic performance through EFT Universe, one of the largest alternative medicine sites on the web. The editor of Energy Psychology: Theory, Research, & Treatment, a peer-reviewed professional journal, Dawson Church has been quoted in USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Parenting, and he has appeared on CNN and other national media. https://dawsonchurch.comFor courses, Dawson's newest The Short Path to Oneness:  https://eftuniverse.com/short-path/Free gift/newsletter sign up:  www.dawsongift.com

The Perennial Philosophy, or Perennialism for short, claims that the depth traditions found within the major world religions all converge upon the same metaphysical vision - namely, the identification of our deepest selves with a divine, transcendental ground. Popularized by Aldous Huxley in his 1945 The Perennial Philosophy it has a natural appeal to many thinking, spiritually inclined individuals - including those who have never explicitly heard of it. - Jon In this debate Jonathan will critique the perennial philosophy; Zevi will defend it. Jonathan Weidenbaum is a professor of philosophy and world religions at Berkeley College. Zevi Slavin is a seeker, a teacher, and creator of Seekers of Unity. See Jonathan's work here: https://berkeleycollege.academia.edu/JonathanWeidenbaum https://www.semanticscholar.org/author/Jonathan-Weidenbaum/103460987 Particularly: A Little Disillusionment is a Good Thing: Perennialism, Process Theology, and Religious Diversity The Metaphysics of Alterity and Unity: Levinas and Perennialism Why I am Not a Pantheist (Nor a Panentheist) Metaphysics, Totalization, and the Cosmos With Open Doors and Windows, Doing theology in the spirit of William James Upcoming with Nicholas Colemean: The Bell and the Hammer: for and against a perennialist philosophy (seeking a publisher, if you know any…) 00:00 Introduction: Omar Lughod 00:54 Introducing Perennialism: Jonathan 06:09 Critiquing Perennialism: Jonathan 31:50 Defending Perennialism: Zevi 51:50 Response: Jonathan 56:38 Response: Zevi Q&A Session 1:01:27 What about religions that disagree? 1:04:12 From debate to discussion 1:07:53 What would it take to change your mind? 1:13:11 Is this all just ideas to you? 1:16:53 Baruch Thaler: What's the bottom line? 1:18:46 What's with all this New Age-ism? 1:33:03 Closing words “Neither the mystic nor the philosopher can remain content with an irreducible heterogeneity of mystical experience, the mystic because the ultimate character of the experience implies a universal claim, the philosopher because a diversity of ultimate claims is a challenge not a resting-place. Thus, it is not an uneducated essentialist desire, but religious integrity or philosophical urgency that leads those who no longer find an exclusive claim by any single tradition convincing to seek an underlying unity and to investigate the equivalence of symbols under their diversity.” - Charles Davis in his review of Mysticism and Philosophical Analysis, by Steven Katz, ed. Join us: https://discord.gg/EQtjK2FWsm https://facebook.com/seekersofunity https://instagram.com/seekersofunity https://www.twitter.com/seekersofu https://www.seekersofunity.com Thank you to our beloved Patrons: Francis, Etty, Stephen, Arash, William, Michael, Matija, Timony, Vilijami, Stoney, El techo, Stephen, Ross, Ahmed, Alexander, Diceman, Hannah, Julian, Leo, Sim, Sultan, John, Joshua, Igor, Chezi, Jorge, Andrew, Alexandra, Füsun, Lucas, Andrew, Stian, Ivana, Aédàn, Darjeeling, Astarte, Declan, Gregory, Alex, Charlie, Anonymous, Joshua, Arin, Sage, Marcel, Ahawk, Yehuda, Kevin, Evan, Shahin, Al Alami, Dale, Ethan, Gerr, Effy, Noam, Ron, Shtus, Mendel, Jared, Tim, Mystic Experiment, MM, Lenny, Justin, Joshua, Jorge, Wayne, Jason, Caroline, Yaakov, Daniel, Wodenborn, Steve, Collin, Justin, Mariana, Vic, Shaw, Carlos, Nico, Isaac, Frederick, David, Ben, Rodney, Charley, Jonathan, Chelsea, Curly Joe, Adam and Andre. Join them in supporting us: patreon: https://www.patreon.com/seekers paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=RKCYGQSMJFDRU

227 - Fr. Seán ÓLaoire is a co-founder and the Spiritual Director of Companions on the Journey. He was born in Ireland and was ordained a Catholic priest in 1972. He spent 14 years living and working among the Kalenjin people of East Africa and came to the U.S. in 1987. Fr. Seán has a BSc degree in mathematics and a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology.Full topic discussions include:-Setting God free from our own shadow-Storytelling and the archived wisdom of culture-Developing a new cultural story rooted in mystical traditions-Are we engaged in a battle of good vs evil?-Transhumanism and the inversion of spiritual principles-The sin of refusing God within oneselfConnect with Fr. Seán ÓLaoire:WebsiteYouTubeSetting God FreeDonate to support this show!PayPal | VenmoPurchase a copy of The Mystical Collection: Poems on Love, Freedom, and Awakening.Book a Donation Based Tarot ReadingConnect with Evan:Subscribe on SubstackInstagramTwitterYoutubeStart Your Own PodcastThe Fifth Dimension ShopIf you like the show, please subscribe & leave us a Review :)Theme Music:Highland Song by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show

Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D. joins Paul F. Austin to share his studies of psilocybin for smoking cessation, cancer distress treatment, and more In this episode, we feature another special interview recorded at the 2022 Wonderland conference in Miami, FL. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here. Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D. is the Susan Hill Ward Endowed Professor of Psychedelics and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins. Working with psychedelics since 2004, he is one of the world's most widely published experts in the field. He has published research on psychedelics and mystical experience, personality change, tobacco smoking cessation, cancer distress treatment, and depression treatment. In 2021, as principal investigator, he received the first grant in 50 years from the US government for a treatment study with a classic psychedelic, specifically psilocybin in the treatment of tobacco addiction. He is also known for his expertise in behavioral economics, addiction, sexual risk behavior, and research with a wide variety of drug classes. Highlights: How Dr. Johnson's own life has changed as a result of his years of research, including psilocybin for the treatment of cancer distress. Dr. Johnson's study on psilocybin for smoking cessation; the first US government-funded study on the therapeutic use of a psychedelic in 50 years. The initial findings of psilocybin vs. nicotine patch as smoking-cessation treatments. How Dr. Johnson plans to contribute to psychedelic research and oversight as the industry grows. Dr. Johnson cautions psychedelic therapists against inappropriately pushing spiritual or religious frameworks onto patients. Episode Links: Dr. Johnson on Google Scholar Dr. Johnson on Twitter Dr. Johnson's smoking cessation study on ClinicalTrials.gov Dr. Johnson's paper, “Consciousness, Religion, and Gurus: Pitfalls of Psychedelic Medicine” Book, The Perennial Philosophy by Aldous Huxley Book, The Immortality Key by Brian Muraresku These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. This episode is brought to you by Apollo Neuro, the first scientifically validated wearable that actively improves your body's resilience to stress. Apollo was developed by a friend of Third Wave, Dr. David Rabin M.D Ph.D., a neuroscientist and board-certified psychiatrist who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for nearly 15 years. Third Wave listeners get 15% off—just use this link.

Oleg Linetsky is the creator and master of the Natural Approach - event energy management system. Mystic, philosopher, mentor, coach, therapist. Expert on Perennial Philosophy, working with the unconscious. He studied Advaita and Tantra in India, Buddhism in Nepal, Shamanism in Peru, integral thinking in the USA. For more than fifteen years he has been researching and integrating the mystical teachings of various spiritual traditions. Practicing destiny management, structural psychoanalysis, transpersonal and energy work. Spent thousands of hours of individual and group work solving personal and business problems using the Natural Approach. FIND OLEG ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook | YouTube | Instagram ================================ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/denofrich Twitter: https://twitter.com/denofrich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denofrich YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/denofrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_of_rich/ Hashtag: #denofrich © Copyright 2022 Den of Rich. All rights reserved.

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Holding a Ph.D. in (Ecological) Economics and having studied international development, political science, and management, Thomas Legrand works in the field of sustainability for UN agencies, private companies, and NGOs. His focus is on forest conservation, climate change, sustainable finance, and organizational transformation.His spiritual journey began at the age of 23 with an encounter with native spirituality in Mexico, before embracing the wisdom of a wide range of traditions and practices, including meditation, energetic healing and Tai-chi-chuan. He lives with his wife and their two young daughters near Plum Village, the monastery of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in the South West of France, his country.His spiritual search, his thought as a social scientist and his professional experience have gradually converged on the importance of spiritual wisdom in humanity's ongoing transition. Searching for a way to mainstream this understanding in the political and sustainability conversation, he has dedicated much of the last 10 years to researching and reflecting how we can radically rethink our model of development. The result is his book, 'The Politics of Being: Wisdom and Science for a new Development Paradigm' which synthesises so many of the foundations of Accidental Gods - the merging of a universal spirituality, grounded in connection with the web of life, and a political and social framework for a new way of organising ourselves and each other. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss how Thomas first encountered shamanic spirituality and then explore the ideas that are the backbone of his book: how do we shape our new reality and, crucially, who is already doing so? LinksPolitics of Being website: https://politicsofbeing.comThe Politics of Being: book https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Politics-of-Being-by-Legrand-Thomas/9782957758302Video intro to the book: https://politicsofbeing.comPolitics of Being Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/politicsofbeingThomas on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-legrand-b8406215/Politics of Being on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/politics-of-being/

Today's episode is a remix of short clips from the previous weeks' episodes on guest's recommendations of must-read books. It serves as a teaser into the wealth of insights, entertaining anecdotes, and valuable tips from the various conversations to give you a flavor of the episode and guest.    If you like what you hear, I invite you to check out the full episodes! Further details you will find below.   Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction  01:00 Dr. Amy Killen - ‘The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein 01:42 Sergey Young - ‘The Science and Technology of Growing Young' by Serey Young 06:30 Dr. Dale Bredesen - ‘The Machinery of The Brain' by Dean Wooldridge 07:53 Sakiko Reuterskiold - ‘The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, ‘The Perennial Philosophy' by Aldous Huxley, ‘Brave New World' by Aldeous Huxley,  09:44 Dr. Joseph Raffaele - ‘Why We Age' by Steven Austad  11:49 Helen Reavey - ‘Atomic Habits' by James Clear  12:24 Marie Cudennec - ‘The Future We Choose' by Christina Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac, ‘The Sacred Cow' by Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf 13:30 Dr. Mohammed Enayat - ‘Juvenescence: Investing in the Age of Longevity' by Jim Mellon and Al Chalabi,  and ‘The Core' by Aki Hintsa14:47 Dr. Kien Vuu - ‘The Thrive State' by Dr. Kien Vuu 18:31 Outro   Full Episode Titles: #3: Dr. Dale Bredesen On Why Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's is Now Optional, How to Optimize Cognitive Function at Any Age, Testing, Protocols, the Changing Paradigm to 21st Century Medicine for Longevity, and much more #5: Science-Based Scalp Detoxing with Celebrity Hairstylist Helen Reavey, Co-Founder of Act+Acre, the World's First Sustainable Cold Processed Hair Wellness Brand Focusing on Scalp Health #10: Divine Organic Sweet Chocolate Without Sugar, What Fructose Actually Does to the Body, Aging and Performance, Keto Diets, Intermittent Fasting, Hormones, and Benefits of Organic Stevia with Sustainability-Focused NoMoSu Founder Sakiko Reuterskiöld #11: A Gym Knockout Mike Tyson-Style, an Explosion of New Ageing Technologies, How to Feel Half Your Age with Personalized Medicine, Wearables, Optimizing Hormones with PhysioAge Founder Dr. Joseph Raffaele #12: Transforming Our Planet with High-End Sustainable Furniture, Social Entrepreneurship, Responsible Consumerism, Environmental Action, Zero Hunger and Bespoke Designs with Marie Cudennac, Co-Founder of Goldfinger #14: Biohacking for Optimizing Human Performance, the Personalized Healthcare Revolution, Functional Medicine, and Collective Consciousness with Health Futurist and Physician Dr. Mohammed Enayat, Co-Founder of HUM2N #17: Living to 200 in a 25 Year-Old's Body, Helping 1 Billion People Extend Healthy Lifespan, Wearables, Aging as a Disease, Genetic Engineering, AI, Creativity and Responsibility with Longevity Investor and Innovator Sergey Young #18: The Bioenergetic Model, Treating Chronic Disease, Overcoming Adversity, Transforming Mindsets, Inner Confidence and the Future of Preventative Medicine with Performance and Longevity Doctor Kien Vuu #24: Dr. Amy Killen on Sex, Skin, Orgasms for Increased Lifespan, Regenerative and Preventative Medicine, Futuristic-like Procedures for Transformation, Stem Cells, Favorite Advice, Top Tips for Anti-Aging, Dinner Party Superpowers, and more! If you'd like to check out the full episode, simply go to   longevity-and-lifestyle.com/podcast.   For Podcast Show Notes & Transcript visit: https://longevity-and-lifestyle.com/podcast   Follow Claudia on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityandlifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longevityandlifestyle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZF-s8jsUejc0TpVqnFE1lQ/featured  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-von-boeselager/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LongevityLifest Website: https://longevity-and-lifestyle.com/    Past guests on The Longevity & Lifestyle Podcast include Dr. David Perlmutter, Dr. Amy Killen, Sergey Young, Dr. Dale Bredesen, Dr. Kristen Willeumier, Dr. Louise Newson, Dr. Kien Vuu, Dr. Carolina Reis, Marie Diamond, Nikolina Lauc, Morri Chowaiki, Leslie Kenny, Fiona O'Donnell-McCarthy, Mohamed Massaquoi, Nick Potter, Dr. Pamela Kryskow, Dr. Julia Mirer, Dr. Richard Johnson, Isabella Channing, Dina Burkitbayeva, Raewyn Guerrero, Mario Chamorro, Mariko Bangerter, Harris Khan, Juraj Kocar, Dr. Stephanie Manson Brown, Dr. Mohammed Enayat, Helen Reavey, Elena Letyagina, Dana Frost, Niall Breslin, Dr. Limor Goren and many more!

The Presocratic Heraclitus of Ephesus is a philosopher's philosopher. His work was beloved by Socrates, Plato, Hegel, Nietzsche and Heidegger. The philosopher from Ephesus is commonly known as the philosopher of fire (thanks to Aristotle) or, for those with a little more nuance, he is known as the philosopher of panta rei or flux — of constant never-ending change. But there is another side of Heraclitus's philosophy that is less talked about and that is his philosophy of Logos. This element of the Presocratic philosopher's work was taken up by the Gospel writer John who opened his Gospel with the line "In the beginning was there was the Logos and the Logos was with God and the Logos was God". John wrote his work in Ephesus and so the comparison with Heraclitus can't be avoided. For Heraclitus Logos is the unchanging eternal principle that is the true nature of reality. That leaves us with something of a paradox in a way that is very similar to Parmenides, who also wrote about the contrast between the world of Being and the world of Becoming. As well as Parmenides we will also be looking at how Heraclitus's work can be situated as part of the tradition of the Perennial Philosophy and can be fruitfully connected with the Eastern philosophies of Buddha Gautama and of Lao-Tzu. ____________________Further Reading:- Curd, P. and McKirahan, R.D., 1996. A Presocratics Reader- Geldard, R.G., 2000. _Remembering Heraclitus_. Richard Geldard.________________⭐ Support the channel (thank you!)▶ Patreon: https://patreon.com/thelivingphilosophy▶ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thelivingphilosophy_______________Media Used:1.  There's Probably No Time — Chris Zabriskie2.  Lost Frontier  — Kevin MacLeod3.  Juniper — Kevin MacLeod4.  Eastern Thought — Kevin MacLeodSubscribe to Kevin MacLeod [https://www.youtube.com/user/kmmusic](https://www.youtube.com/user/kmmusic)Subscribe to Chris Zabriskie [https://www.youtube.com/c/chriszabriskie](https://www.youtube.com/c/chriszabriskie)_________________⌛ Timestamps:0:00 Introduction2:06 Aristotle's View4:22 The Other Half of Heraclitus6:52 Heraclitus and the Mystical Tradition_________________#heraclitus #thelivingphilosophy #philosophy #history #ancienthistory

When you're remembering Love, it's only because Love is remembering you.Holding you.Healing you.Being you.You reaching for God is like a fish reaching for water.We're in It.He's everywhere.Thank God.I Love you,Niknikki@curlynikki.comToday's Quotes: "All your attempts to reach Me, are in reality My attempts to reach you."-Rumi"Sweet is the memory of Jesus, giving true joys to the heart; but sweeter beyond honey and all else is His presence." - from Aldous Huxley's 'The Perennial Philosophy'Bonus content:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsGo(o)d Mornings merch:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings_______________________**I'm on vacation/pilgrimage/a self-care break! New episodes to resume in July!  I'll be checking in regularly on Patreon. I love you and we'll chat soon! Support the show

Free Audiobook: https://geni.us/doors-free-audiobook (https://geni.us/doors-free-audiobook) Disclaimer: The information provided here is for entertainment purposes only. It is not a replacement for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor and check your local laws before taking any drugs. StoryShots Summary and Analysis of The Doors of Perception by Aldous HuxleyAbout Aldous HuxleyAldous Huxley was a post-war intellectual elite born in 1894. He studied English literature at Oxford University. He wrote almost 50 books and was nominated for nine Nobel Prizes in Literature. Huxley's first novel was Crome Yellow (1921), an exposition of the futility of the lifestyle of many privileged intellectuals in the 1920s. He later wrote Antic Hay (1923), which satirizes modern society's preoccupation with sex, business, and consumerism. Huxley was a respected philosopher. Intrigued by how we perceive things, he famously wrote Brave New World, a dystopian vision of society, in 1932. Brave New World is about using mind-altering drugs. The characters take a drug called Soma, which allows them to break from reality. Huxley was a pacifist. His interest in philosophical mysticism and universalism led him to produce The Perennial Philosophy, which illustrates the similarities between Western and Eastern mysticism, and The Doors of Perception, which explores his psychedelic experience with mescaline. IntroductionPublished in 1954, The Doors of Perception is about Aldous Huxley's first psychedelic experience. The book is an account of his trip on Mescaline, the insights he experienced, and the esthetic beauty he saw. Huxley's psychedelic experience helped him develop psychological and philosophical ideas around perception. He believed we live in a narrow field of perception. We need to open our minds to a broader perceptual experience to improve our lives. Because of his experience, Huxley recommended Mescaline to others. Similar to Brave New World, The Doors of Perception also describes how we can break away from normal perception and uniquely experience the world. Back in the 1930s, Huxley called Mescaline a poison worse than Soma. So it's interesting to see how his perception of the drug changed within the 22 years of writing the two books. “We live together, we act on, and react to, one another; but always and in all circumstances we are by ourselves. The martyrs go hand in hand into the arena; they are crucified alone. Embraced, the lovers desperately try to fuse their insulated ecstasies into a single self-transcendence; in vain. By its very nature every embodied spirit is doomed to suffer and enjoy in solitude. Sensations, feelings, insights, fancies—all these are private and, except through symbols and at second hand, incommunicable. We can pool information about experiences, but never the experiences themselves. From family to nation, every human group is a society of island universes.” — ALDOUS HUXLEY

In this episode we take a quick look at Hinduism, Taoism, the Perennial Philosophy and Advaita Vetanta. To help build a simple understanding of these Religions we discuss the Pali/ Sanskrit terms; Brahman, Atman and Maya. We also mention Ken Wilber and his books; Up From Eden and A Sociable God.   Learn Developmental Psychology: https://www.udemy.com/course/draft/4198002/?referralCode=231420FB84FE700AE286   Check out my Udemy instructor profile: https://www.udemy.com/user/dosta-3/   Check out my Graffiti channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC5OBsGtVMhGDiGiJ3yPvQg   Follow DELM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delm413/   Check out my Music channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vj9mQw0231izQXfUppnwg   Talks on Tantra and Sex: https://onlyfans.com/dosta   Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/andrew-lake-podcast/id1439388762?mt=2   Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36T6M5UiOt9E35U6faNQUi   Dosta YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzanoRaVmvE&t=15s   Discover The Chronicles of Dosta: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvn6OHvvKedz2OdVozaKRuA/videos   Learn Public Speaking and Voice Awareness: https://www.udemy.com/course/public-speaking-and-voice-awareness-techniques/?referralCode=E14F4ABA11339CECD409   Learn MDMA Online: https://www.udemy.com/course/mdma-nyw/?referralCode=A82F4DAC24E593162453   MDMA Promo Vid: https://youtu.be/MH3cT1mfPvY   Theme song music by pmajor: https://pmajor.bandcamp.com/album/static-on-the-frequency   Support my work directly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dosta

When you're remembering Love, it's only because Love is remembering you. Holding you. Healing you. Being you. You reaching for God is like a fish reaching for water. We're in It. He's everywhere. Thank God. I Love you, Niknikki@curlynikki.comBonus episodes every week:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsGo(o)d Mornings merch:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings_______________________Today's Quotes: "All your attempts to reach Me, are in reality My attempts to reach you."-Rumi"Sweet is the memory of Jesus, giving true joys to the heart; but sweeter beyond honey and all else is His presence." - from Aldous Huxley's 'The Perennial Philosophy']Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings)

Paul John Roach is a longtime Unity minister and host of the weekly show World Spirituality on Unity Online Radio. A native of Wales and a graduate of Jesus College, Oxford University, he has bachelor's and master's degrees in English and a postgraduate degree in education from the University of Wales. Paul was ordained by Unity in 1988 and served as the senior minister at Unity of Fort Worth, Texas, from 1988 to 2018. He has served the Unity movement on several boards and teams, including the board of Unity World Headquarters, and has written for Unity Magazine and other publications. Paul has traveled extensively throughout the world, including a journey to India in 1976, about which he is currently writing a book. In this, his second visit to Spirit Matters, we focused on his new book, Unity and World Religions. We spoke about what Paul calls “the golden thread” that runs through all religious traditions—what scholars call the Perennial Philosophy. Learn more about Paul John Roach here: https://www.pauljohnroach.com/about/

Think out 1,000 or 10,000 years; it's obvious to everyone that human civilization (if it lasts) will make unimaginable leaps in science and technology in that time. On the other hand, there's a general sense (judging from the way we imagine the future) that our worldview won't (or shouldn't) change in any meaningful way. Is that really true? This podcast looks at the idea that I think most desperately needs an update, our collective understanding of selfhood. The update I lay out is actually quite an ancient idea; it just needs to be dusted off and re-examined in light of new science and a new era. Here are some places it's appeared before, most notably in Hinduism and Sikhism: Upanishads- 2000 or more years old, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upanishads Advaita Vedanta- 1500 years old, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advaita... Guru Granth Sahib- ~500 years old, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Gr... Alan Watts, “We are God playing Hide and Seek with Itself”, https://youtu.be/tmFxDy8S8Lo?t=194 Bertrand Russell on Heraclitus, ~500 B.C.: “"Mortals are immortals, and immortals are mortals, the one living the other's death and dying the other's life." There is unity in the world, but it is a unity formed by the combination of opposites. "All things come out of the one, and the one out of all things."” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Histo... Many other traditions in this vein are discussed in Huxley's “The Perennial Philosophy”, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Per... Bill Hicks: https://youtu.be/VnwFmaLiKl4?t=88 Virginia Woolf: https://www.themarginalian.org/2020/0... Erwin Schrödinger in "Mind and Matter" https://books.google.com/books/about/... The Pew Research studies mentioned early in the podcast are: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank... https://www.pewforum.org/2018/05/29/a... 0:00 Introduction 0:51 Reexamining selfhood 5:18 Who am I? 9:33 Why should this all matter to you? (Excerpt from Schrödinger's "Mind and Matter"): "The reason why our sentient, percipient and thinking ego is met nowhere within our scientific world picture can easily be indicated in seven words: because it is itself that world picture. It is identical with the whole and therefore cannot be contained in it as a part of it. But, of course, here we knock against the arithmetical paradox; there appears to be a great multitude of these conscious egos, the world however is only one... There are two ways out of the number paradox, both appearing rather lunatic from the point of view of present scientific thought (based on ancient Greek thought and thus thoroughly 'Western'). One way out is the multiplication of the world in Leibniz's fearful doctrine of monads: every monad to be a world by itself, no communication between them; the monad 'has no windows', it is 'incommunicado'. That none the less they all agree with each other is called 'pre- established harmony'. I think there are few to whom this suggestion appeals, nay who would consider it as a mitigation at all of the numerical antinomy. There is obviously only one alternative, namely the unification of minds or consciousnesses. Their multiplicity is only apparent, in truth there is only one mind. This is the doctrine of the Upanishads. And not only of the Upanishads. The mystically experienced union with God regularly entails this attitude unless it is opposed by strong existing prejudices; and this means that it is less easily accepted in the West than in the East."

In this conversation, Ben and I discuss how our respective life's journeys have intersected with the psychedelic plant medicine ayahuasca, and how our spiritual journeys have been impacted by the lessons ayahuasca has taught. From there, we discuss Alan Watt's advice to “hang up the phone” after answering the call from psychedelics, and how to follow the heart's intuition in determining which dharma door you step through. We then dive into discussions on the Perennial Philosophy, free will and determinism. We later discuss the tension between logic & intuition in both the scientific community at large and within our own psyches. Please enjoy! Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Maxwell Flowers- Hyperspace Master Outro: The Perennial Philosophy & the Institutionalized Suppression of Conscious Thought (starts at 1:09:17) Interview: 01/04/22 Published: 01/24/22

This episode of Across The Margin: The Podcast features an interview with Jake Poller, the author of Aldous Huxley, which is the focus of this episode, and also Aldous Huxley and Alternative Spirituality. Poller edited the essay collection Altered Consciousness in the Twentieth Century and his articles have appeared in the Aldous Huxley Annual, the D.H. Lawrence Review, Aries, Literature and Theology and International Journal for the Study of New Religions. His research focuses on the intersection of alternative spirituality, Western esotericism, philosophy and psychoanalysis with twentieth-century literature and culture. Aldous Huxley was one of the twentieth century's most prescient thinkers. Poller's biography, named after the philosopher, is a rich and lucid account that charts the different phases of Huxley's career, from the early satirist who depicted the glamorous despair of the postwar generation, to the committed pacifist of the 1930s, the spiritual seeker of the 1940s, the psychedelic sage of the 1950s — who affirmed the spiritual potential of mescaline and LSD — to the New Age prophet that defined his later years. While Huxley is still best known as the author of Brave New World, Jake Poller argues that it is The Perennial Philosophy, The Doors of Perception, and Island — Huxley's blueprint for a utopian society — that have had the most cultural impact. Huxley's influence was vast. We see it today in the ever increasing appetite for spiritual experiences, meditation retreats, ayahuasca holidays, the multi-billion dollar “shroom boom,” the popularity of yoga, tai-chi and other mind-body practices, and the rise of spiritual communities and centers. Now more than ever, Poller points out so vividly in his book, the work of Aldous Huxley leads the way. In this episode host Michael Shields and Jake Poller discuss what compelled Huxley to seek out transcendent experiences and how psychedelics changed his life and worldview. They explore what his novel Island means to his legacy and why his bounteous, insightful essays deserve a much wider readership, and much, much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Subscribe to Quotomania on Simplecast or search for Quotomania on your favorite podcast app!Aldous Huxley (1894–1963) is the author of the classic novels Brave New World, Island, Eyeless in Gaza, and The Genius and the Goddess, as well as such critically acclaimed nonfiction works as The Perennial Philosophy and The Doors of Perception. Born in Surrey, England, and educated at Oxford, he died in Los Angeles, California.From https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/aldous-huxley. For more information about Aldous Huxley:“Brave New LA: Aldous Huxley in Los Angeles”: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/aldous-huxley-in-los-angeles/“Aldous Huxley, The ARt of Fiction No. 24”: http://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/4698/the-art-of-fiction-no-24-aldous-huxley

Join host Piers Kaniuka and author scholar Dana Sawyer as they discuss the Perennial Philosophy. Recorded on August 11, 2021.Dana Sawyer is a Professor of Religion and Philosophy at the Maine College of Art, and for more than 20 years taught in the graduate program of the Bangor Theological Seminary. He is the author of two critically acclaimed spiritual biographies, of Aldous Huxley (2002) and Huston Smith (2014), and has written on a wide range of topics related to consciousness expansion, Tibetan Buddhism, Hindu mysticism, psychedelic experience, and alternative philosophies. Besides teaching at the academic level, Prof. Sawyer is a popular speaker on the lecture circuit, having taught workshops at the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Institute, and other such centers of psychological, spiritual and philosophical inquiry. His work has appeared in Tricycle, the Buddhist Review, Parabola magazine, Yoga Journal and other such publications.You can learn more by visiting his website - https://www.dana-sawyer.comResistance Recovery (RR) is reimagining addiction, recovery, and community in the 21st century. Piers Kaniuka, MTS, MS has worked with thousands of addicts and alcoholics in his 25+ years in the field. Discover RR's new paradigm of addiction recovery by visiting http://resistancerecovery.com.Join the Resistance: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1236683136534727/ Visit the RR YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RESISTANCERECOVERYSign-up for Long Threads and get Resistance Recovery news: https://mailchi.mp/ddc8023bec67/welcometoresistancerecoverySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/resistance-recovery/donations

Te gast is Vincent Duindam, die zijn vak psychologie en zijn leraarschap verrijkt en verdiept met alledaagse spiritualiteit, gebaseerd op de wijsheid van de grote religieuze tradities, zoals de Perennial Philosophy ook doet. We spreken naar aanleiding van zijn boekje Thuiskomen in de klas, dat gaat over de alledaagse spiritualiteit van de leraar. Wij hebben dat toegepast op de professionaliteit van de leidinggevende, maar het past eigenlijk bij elk mensenberoep. Niet vreemd dus dat Vincent dit najaar komt met het Spiritueel zakboekje voor professionals. Vincent stroomt over met tips om spiritualiteit toe te passen in je werk, zoals het loslaten van je positieve en negatieve patronen, gedachten en egogerichtheden, en het taoïstische wu wei, de kunst van het niets doen, bewust niet ingrijpen, maar juist meegaan met wat zich aandient en daar authentiek en met volle aandacht bij zijn. Dat leer je door bewust stil te worden, waarmee je de weg van het ego naar het zelf leert maken. We noemden even Het gedicht De herberg van Rumi. Dat zegt het allemaal nog mooier. Dit mens-zijn is een soort herberg Elke ochtend weer nieuw bezoek. Een vreugde, een depressie, een benauwdheid, een flits van inzicht komt als een onverwachte gast. Verwelkom ze; ontvang ze allemaal gastvrij zelfs als er een menigte verdriet binnenstormt die met geweld je hele huisraad kort en klein slaat. Behandel dan toch elke gast met eerbied. Misschien komt hij de boel ontruimen om plaats te maken voor extase… De donkere gedachte, schaamte, het venijn, ontmoet ze bij de voordeur met een brede grijns en vraag ze om erbij te komen zitten. Wees blij met iedereen die langskomt de hemel heeft ze stuk voor stuk gestuurd om jou als raadgever te dienen. Vincent verwijst tot slot naar een artikel over ‘negative capability'. Daar is geen weblink van. Je kunt het bij mij opvragen via een PB op LinkedIn. Meer lezen van Vincent? Zie hier een blog op de site van De Bezieling. Deze podcast is mede mogelijk gemaakt door ATTC, schoolleidersopleiding in Hilversum voor PO en VO.

The Perennial Philosophy is a perspective in philosophy and spirituality that views all of the world's religious traditions as sharing a single, metaphysical truth or origin from which all knowledge and doctrine originates. This is the first of many more episodes on this topic. Everybody love everybody, because we are all more connected than it might seem! -----Thank you for joining us in continuing the Great Conversation.----- If you would like to support us please like, share, and subscribe for more content. We also strongly encourage you to follow and engage with us on social media using the links below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArchiveOwl Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArchiveOwl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thearchiveowl/ Parler: https://parler.com/profile/TheArchive If you would like to monetarily contribute to the cause, we would greatly appreciate it, and have future plans and incentives for those of you who wish to support us in this way. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thearchiveowl You can also find us on every major streaming platform. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thearchiveowl/support

Larry Dossey is a physician and author of nine books. He has become an internationally influential advocate of the role of the mind in health and the role of spirituality in healthcare.Imaginal Inspirations is hosted by David Lorimer, Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical Network and Chair of the Galileo Commission, an academic movement dedicated to expanding the evidence base of a science of consciousness.scientificandmedical.netgalileocommission.orgbeyondthebrain.orgWorks mentioned:The Perennial Philosophy, Aldous HuxleyThe Art of Dying, Peter FenwickProduction: Charlotte LorimerArtwork: Amber HaasMusic: Mary McDougall