What are you reading right now?

[RiverSnake]

  On 12/21/2013 at 7:30 PM, Friend said:

Thanks for mention Taomeow.

This book gives me a lot to think and to reflect on.

I read the book and I think there is the need to see into

our society in the moment.

 

Many people now own many different things and also in great

variation because of the wealth and the mass consume

by making rare stuff avaible to everybody

and the result of the different tools to express the individulalty.

 

In addition the possesions (possesive?) have become

more information based because of the development of personal

computers. Especially I listen attentively when she said that

the things we own are filled with our energy and the more we like

and use it the more it is filled (german version-my understanding).

 

So a territory we have to look inside is "What is on our PC?"

Mostly we have lots of links, bookmarks,musicdata, games,

electronic writtings and the things are here and there with lots

of pictures and manuscripts and programs.

 

So this would be also a place I would consider to take care about.

Especially people who play online games might "forget"

their password and leave a game behind and it is useful

to formulate a mental command to to let go of the "alter ego"

and "the universe of the game" and do a formal ending to

the possesion. I think people here have their own ways.

 

Actually I also found after reading a part of this book that I

have things I have not touch yet. One are two books

about Bagua by Tom Bisio and the other is a set of Bagua Tai Chi

and the third is Tai Chi Ruler by Terry Dunn.

 

Arcording my understanding of the books information unfinished and unused stuff

or incomplete stuff are draining. I guess I have to read and see

the stuff to increase my energy, since it is precious information

(which is maybe a trap... that I 'may' need it )

 

So if one think a bit further it is also ask for more concentration

on one theme.

Exercising different systems may limit one unconcious.

I expirience that if one put a specific amount of effort into

whatever it is then I seem to have less for something else.

The 100 day Gong as it practise in Zhineng Qigong seem

a wise idea.

 

Actually a thing I also ask myself and others.

How many things can we remember we have

when we close our eyes and 'where' is it?

 

I heard in the past someone said it is best

to mediate and practise in a plain room

with nothing than the 6 walls having a plain

colour - or non colour if one want count white in .

 

The next thing is how much we know the details

of the things we have?

The thing I understood from reading that book is that

the ignoring of something cost energy (especially clutter,

things that have to be done)

 

Beside the stuff we have today they have lots of details

in form of different fonts. I think be able to remember

all the numbers and alphabet on the keyboard

you are typing is already difficult. Such Item is an example

how complicate things become.

 

This information is back up from some magic book

I neither own or know the title but it was

about getting an item and observe and then close

the eyes and remember as many details as possible,

open and seek what was missing and correcting when

it was plain wrong.

 

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Well I read through chapter 6/22

and have gained such insight until then.

Maybe something to add ... I will edit then below the line above.

Typing is more time consuming then reading.

 

Update:

So I end up reading the whole book yesterday,

result in throwing sentimental stuff away, like old video games, cd and mangas

and plush and figurines.

 

For videogames I have some word to say.

Mostly the theme is "one against all"

from the symbolic and for the association it isnt nice to have such theme in life.

Also even it is that one start to do things on one own.

I read in yesterday something like "being a team isn't just about to protect others

getting protected is also a team" quote from a translation in 'Kuroko no Basku'.

 

Shocking was I found even a book I not even remember

when I bought it and cds I never listen to.

I whole get rid of 40 kilos of stuff in three bags.

 

I found the book until chapter 15 really interesting then

it is read like a repetition on 'Simplify My Life'(Good book to organize ones life

but has not much of the psychological stuff of space clearing and de-cluttering

and its influence on the Feng Shui).

 

So now I look....

 

Chapter 12 is about Books and this one was hitting me hard.

Having Books for substitute for Relationships was said in that chapter.

By the idea of to make the book express the momentary development

I through some books away. (Imagine someone has in his room 80%

free space and still through away 1/2 of the 20%)

Well it cut me 4 hour of recompensation sleep from the week,

seem to work this decluttering, I had belly ache while

throwing the sentimental stuffs away.

 

I have then put all stuff I havent read and listen or experiment with

on the same place. I can say its a odd feeling to see such mental distortion

when watching it - really pull energy down .

 

Update:

 

Aiya, there where stuff that where so boring I throw them away.

Truly one wants a lots things to archieve as it seems to be nice

to be able to do that, but well... if one has it and one not use - like drawing Manga.

I have a whole set for how to draw Manga, someone who actually draw will inherit them.

It was a nice dream.

Been interested in Feng Shui myself lately. Found these 2 books which seem to have a pretty potent vibe:

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936401568/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0767903595/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

My 2 cents, Peace

[GreytoWhite]

I just finished Terence McKenna's Food of the Gods and it was a disappointment. There has been a BUNCH of archaeological and neurochemical research in the past 20 years which illuminates much of what he is propounding in his book. It would be a great introduction to the field of interest if someone were not well versed.

[Friend]

  On 1/6/2014 at 7:31 PM, OldChi said:

Been interested in Feng Shui myself lately. Found these 2 books which seem to have a pretty potent vibe:

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936401568/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0767903595/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

My 2 cents, Peace

Hmm, read and tell us.

 

Here something which I found interesting for the test.

Not traditional Feng Shui with muscle tests and external "cures"

and the theory of Mana, Vitality and Ki and Lesion caused by stress.

Also on Foreign Energy. It is an inspiring read of ideas.

 

"Hidden Secrets of Real Health"

https://www.energizeyourlife.org/hidden-secrets-real-health-p-292.html

[Captain Mar-Vell]

...

Not, as you might guess, comic books.

 

No.

 

I'm reading fiction.

 

Julian May - Intervention.

 

It was sheer coincidence that my brother, completely not realising the relevance, brought it as one amongst a bundle of books he had hastily grabbed from his bookshelf to bring to me in the hospital ward.

 

Very thoughtful of him.

 

The first book he left that I picked up was "Nine Princes in Amber." I had read this Zelazney fantasy series years ago and loved it, of course.

 

In the first scene the protagonist awakens to find himself in a secure mental ward with a hazy recollection of events and indeed of his own identity...

 

Nice one, bro.

 

Anyway, great book!

 

Walk the pattern!

 

Traverse the shadow realms!

 

Ahem.

 

Next one up.

 

This is gettin' good.

 

Julian May - Intervention.

 

I guess you could wiki it.. i haven't read the wiki.. it would spoil the book! I haven't finished it yet!

 

The point being, the more than a little odd coincidence of the plot of said book and my er "delusions."

 

I encounter odd coincidences like that with great frequency.

 

Amongst other books he lent me is "Lyonesse," which might also be a good read.

 

I think there is a spell described in that of "ultimate enlightenment," which is used offensively, as a curse, since it leaves the recipient a gibbering wreck, overcome with the knowledge of It All.

 

Not sure what the others were, I daren't look.

 

Sometimes I think behind every word of man is the Word of God.
...

[SriChi]

Seth Speaks by Jane Roberts

 

I love reading Seth. Mmmmmmm....

 

I just feel greatly connected to myself. Centers me every time. Thank you, Seth!

 

Oh, also reading:

The Varieties of Psychedelic Experience: The Classic Guide to the Effects of LSD on the Human Psyche - Robert Masters and Jean Huston

My couple or so LSD journeys have been in stark contrast to the different plant medicine ceremonies I'm used to. I could feel a distinct absence of my heart with LSD, and it has always been in the head for me. It did make many of my mental patterns nakedly clear. Overall, I haven't enjoyed LSD as much as I thought I would.

 

Reading this book to understand this a bit more. It also talks about Peyote, and I can definitely relate to the reports there. I look forward to reading some LSD reports in the book and compare my experience.

[RiverSnake]

Just started reading "The Art of Learning" by Josh Watzkins. It had been sitting on my shelf for awhile…this morning i spontaneously picked it up and read through a good chunk. An excellent book and i am really enjoying it. I am hoping it will help me progress in my Silat practice.

 

http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Learning-Journey-Performance/dp/0743277465/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390921754&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Art+of+learning

 

My 2 cents, Peace

Edited January 28, 2014 by OldChi

[RiverSnake]

Currently reading Fortune Stellar by Christiana Gaudet. It's good so far, basically about the business and ethical side of tarot and doing it professionally.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Fortune-Stellar-Every-Professional-Reader/dp/0983090440/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391949549&sr=8-1&keywords=Fortune+stellar

 

My 2 cents, Peace

Edited February 9, 2014 by OldChi

[RiverSnake]

Finished my last book and am now reading "Mermaids, Slyphs, Gnomes and Salamanders: Dialogues with the Kings and Queens of Nature"

 

Its basically a Bardonian magicians interactions with various elemental spirits. It records his conversations and insights into the elements and the Beings themselves. I am hoping it will help me better understand each element in nature and in my divination practice. Cheers.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Mermaids-Sylphs-Gnomes-Salamanders-Dialogues-ebook/dp/B007WL3CDC/ref=tmm_kin_title_0

Edited February 15, 2014 by OldChi

[RiverSnake]

DP

Edited October 30, 2014 by OldChi

[soaring crane]

The Life of Pi :-)

[silent thunder]

Damo Mitchell: Daoist Nei Gong

[Rocky Lionmouth]

I shamelessly rotate and neglect the following results of other peoples hard work:

 

Robert W Chambers - The King in Yellow

A Conan Doyle - complete Sherlock Holmes canon

Ben Aronovich - Broken Homes

 

 

With apologies to the authors

//R.LM.

Edited April 2, 2014 by Rocky Lionmouth

[RiverSnake]

Just started reading Magical Knowledge 2: The Initiate. In a few words....it's awesome. Learning a ton already, had to read the 1st book many times before I felt I had digested it effectively enough to move to this one. Perhaps I will spend a year or 2 with this one as well.

 

Unbelievably enough, it's only 5 bucks on kindle!

 

http://www.amazon.com/Magical-Knowlege-II-Knowledge-ebook/dp/B008HSGV8M/ref=sr_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1396405794&sr=1-11&keywords=magical+knowledge

 

My 2 cents, Peace

Edited April 2, 2014 by OldChi

[silent thunder]

http://www.amazon.com/Lankhmar-Book-Swords-And-Deviltry/dp/1595820795

 

rereading one of my all time favorites... Fritz Lieber's Sword and Sorcery original.

Fafhrd and The Grey Mouser.

Brilliant.

[Captain Mar-Vell]

...

Yeah.

 

That series of books was brilliant!

...

[soaring crane]

Feeling a Pratchett urge coming on ... hmmm... which one?

[Yascra]

The Zhuangzi in a German translation.

 

Sometimes it just looks like stories and more superficial, sometimes you can detect great hints for cultivation in it. Fascinating book Especially if you've been confused by quite a bunch of buddhist teachings before

[soaring crane]

  On 4/2/2014 at 6:46 AM, Yascra said:

The Zhuangzi in a German translation.

 

Sometimes it just looks like stories and more superficial, sometimes you can detect great hints for cultivation in it. Fascinating book Especially if you've been confused by quite a bunch of buddhist teachings before

I prefer German translations! Wahrlich :-)

 

Which Zhuangzi translation?

Edited April 2, 2014 by soaring crane

[Rocky Lionmouth]

  On 4/2/2014 at 6:16 AM, soaring crane said:

Feeling a Pratchett urge coming on ... hmmm... which one?

 

Ooo! Me too me too! Fifth Elephant and Monstrous Regiment are my faves.

[soaring crane]

And I have neither, so it seems I have something new to look forward to, thanks :-)

[GrandmasterP]

Lynne Truss. ( the ' Eats Shoots and Leaves' lass) new humorous 'horror' yarn

' Cat out of Hell'.

Published by Hammer ( who made Hammer Horror films).

 

It is laugh out loud funny.

Edited April 2, 2014 by GrandmasterP

[Rocky Lionmouth]

  On 4/2/2014 at 10:41 AM, soaring crane said:

And I have neither, so it seems I have something new to look forward to, thanks :-)

 

Cheers! You're in for a treat, i can say Snuff was good too, but im a bit of a Vimes fan in general.

[soaring crane]

  On 4/2/2014 at 4:40 PM, Rocky Lionmouth said:

im a bit of a Vimes fan in general.

 

and I've got a crush on Granny Weatherwax

 

Also, the Nac Mac Feegle!

 

And pretty much all of them.

 

I do have quite a collection, but no newer books.

[GrandmasterP]

Raising Steam is good.

I'm up to date with Pratchett whenever a new one comes out Mrs GMP treats me.

I like the early stuff best but it's all good.

Anything with Nanny Ogg in sets me chuckling.

His 'Small Gods' is quite profound.

[Brian]

I'm currently reading And The Band Played On by Randy Shilts.