In reading more of Rosemary's thoughts in the "Intention, Quietude, and Slowing" chapter (Anderson, 2011), I noticed I had underlined an interesting quote by her:

One can observe not only the object of inquiry, but also what happens in its vicinity or context. Noticing various environmental events (curious things that just happen, relevant readings ( Read more... )

Egyptians worshiped this cat, this little lion,
Who remembers, as we should, to bask warm and proud in the sun.
And feel the warmth that is there when I need it.
And to appreciate it as it peaks in the glory of noon,
When I feel its presence in my life most intensely.

I must learn this cycle, and align my life with it, if I wish to thrive in this rhythm ( Read more... )

…intrusion, persuasion. From my left I feel presence, a vibratory dark, a brush of wind as he moves from behind me. I feel a cold tingling sensation enter me from my left.  I am never sure what to think when they begin to interact, I am more discerning of the influence they bring nowdays, as perhaps not every entity is a “gift.” Much as there is ( Read more... )

On lard foam sledge rods slide slow slabs of tone out to receiving ports Eastward and within. Distributed cost cut and organized into smaller composite units packaged for capillary consumption scales. All recent processions were bodies for recycling, like bone flesh bottles of plastic or glass. Plastic or glass, brittle or alien maliable, delicate ( Read more... )

The progression of science into prominence, and approaching dominance, of Western culture has been a century of rapid exponential development fueled by exchange with technological innovation and invention - the manifestation of the meticulous details of scientific research and understanding. Yet, this developmental progression of science has been ( Read more... )

I love this guy's voice.

Demonic possession in China is as common as in most other cultures and a ceremony of alieving the possessed involves 3 people, incense, and a Taoist charm ( Read more... )

Inward mental, the environment as an internal state, a hand within a puppet ( Read more... )

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