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Cool - it's important to realize that God is not a static thing - how we understand God has changed considerable through human evolution, and through the stages of development in individual human beings. See The Evolution of God by Robert Wright for the best look at this idea I've seen in a book.
Einstein has often been cited as an example of science and religion co-existing in the same mind. But Einstein's sense of God is very different than the God of a Southern Baptist. This discussion between Paul Holdengraber, Andrew Solomon, and Krista Tippett looks at the impersonal God of Einstein.
EINSTEIN'S GOD: CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SCIENCE
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Summary
Albert Einstein did not believe in a personal God. And his famous quip that "GOD DOES NOT PLAY DICE WITH THE UNIVERSE" was a statement about quantum physics, not a statement of faith. But he did leave behind a fascinating, largely forgotten legacy of musings and writings - some serious, some whimsical - about the relationship between science and religion and his own inquisitive reverence for the "order deeply hidden behind everything."
BIOS
Paul Holdengraber is the director of Public Programs - newly created and now known as "LIVE FROM THE NYPL" - for the Research Libraries of the New York Public Library.
At the NYPL, his stated goal is to make the lions roar.
Andrew Solomon is a Lecturer in Psychiatry at Weill-Cornell Medical College. His first novel, "A STONE BOAT" tells the story of a man's shifting identity as he watches his mother battle cancer, and is currently being developed as a film. "THE NOONDAY DEMON: AN ATLAS OF DEPRESSION" won him fourteen national awards, including the 2001 National Book Award, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. In 2008, Mr. Solomon was awarded the Humanitarian Award of the Society of Biological Psychiatry for his contributions to the field of mental health. He is a regular contributor to "THE NEW YORK TIMES", "THE NEW YORKER", and "ARTFORUM". He is currently writing "LOVE MATTERS: DISCOVERING THE HORIZONTAL FAMILY" and completing a PhD in psychology at Cambridge.
Krista Tippett - A journalist and former diplomat, Tippett came up with the idea for Speaking of Faith while consulting for the internationally renowned Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research at Saint John's Abbey and University in Collegeville, Minnesota.
She has hosted and produced the program since the Speaking of Faith project began as an occasional feature in 2000, before taking on its current form as a national weekly program in 2003.
Tippett is a graduate of Yale Divinity School and a former Fulbright Scholar. She has reported and written for The New York Times, Newsweek, the BBC, and other international news organizations. Tippett also served as special assistant to the U.S. ambassador to West Germany.
John Arnott Macculloch - The Religion Of The Ancient Celts
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6,99USD
This listing is for a set of 4 PALM Wax votive candles.
Loaded from bottom to top on the inside as well as some magickal herbs along the top to help with your goals of sobriety, self improvement, health, healing yourself & emotions, cleansing & protecting yourself/your space. Also great for your full moon rituals. I loaded these up with Marigold (Calendula), Lavender, Vervain, Roses, among a few other secrets with wonderful & known properties to help with these situations.
They are colored black (for banishing the old & cleansing) and scented with fresh Pear, Blueberries, Pineapple, Juniper Berries, Eucalyptus, Spruce, Woods, Douglass Fir, Cedar, and White Musk.
Client Feedbacl:
"Brilliant and fresh fragrance, thank you!"
I make no claims about spiritual items, all magick lies within the intent and the person. Magick takes time and patience so always remember to be patient with your workings.
*NEVER LEAVE A CANDLE UNATTENDED. LOADED CANDLES MY SPARK.
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"I recently had the wonderful opportunity to chat with 'Och'a'ni Lele, the author of the soon-to-be published book Teachings of the Santer'ia Gods: The Spirit of the Odu", to learn a bit more about his book, his perspective on spiritual topics and what wisdom the Santer'ia Gods can teach us.
Dr. E.: First, I'd like to thank you for taking time to stop by my blog and chat with my readers. You've written a book titled "Teachings of the Santer'ia Gods", forthcoming by Destiny
'OCH'aNI: Dr. E., I'd like to thank you for hosting me on my virtual blog tour! When I first found this religion one of the things that intrigued me were the stories, the sacred myths known as patak'is. They were vibrant, powerful, filled with drama and intrigue. I'd always loved mythology and folktales. I grew up reading about Greek, Roman, and Egyptian mythology, and when I was quite young I remember hiding in my bed with a flashlight (so my parents wouldn't know I was up) reading the original tales from the Brothers Grimm. But these were stories from ancient times that had no connection with the present. The people who knew the Grimm tales were long dead, and the civilizations that worshipped the Greek, Roman, and Egyptian gods stood in ruins. The orishas, however, were alive and well; and their worshippers had an unbroken chain to an ancient past. I was amazed.
While other aleyos and aborishas were asking their godparents, "What eb'os does Osh'un like? What is Osh'un like? Tell me how many roads Obatal'a has?" I was asking my godparents (and any priest who would talk to me), "Why doesn't Obatal'a like palm oil? Why doesn't Obatal'a like liquor? Is there a patak'is for that?" Sometimes they would look at me like I was crazy, but sometimes I would actually be told a story. I found that through those brief stories I learned more about the nature of the orisha than any amount of pompous dialogue could teach. And when I learned that almost each and every patak'is was paired with an odu in the dilogg'un... well... that deepened my understanding of those patterns as well.
But knowledge of these ancient stories is severely lacking in this faith among both initiates and laity. Storytelling seems to be a dying art, and people are starved for this knowledge. I believe that if we don't start writing down the stories we know about the orishas, the odu, and the people who lived and died following the orishas, one day these things will be lost. The death of each elder priest or priestess represents the destruction of an entire folkloric library that simply cannot be rebuilt if these stories are not shared.
DR. E.: Which brings me to this: How did you do the research for your book?
'OCH'aNI: Research for this book has been a lifelong process. It began with my first reading at a very small botanica in Miami, Florida, in 1989. The santero who read me that day preferred to recite patak'is and let his client draw his own conclusions. I made copious notes of every session, and I must have taken the greyhound bus to Miami at least once every two months for a year and a half to be read - not because I needed to be read that much, but because I needed to learn and record the stories he told. Along the way I picked up a few poorly written Spanish pamphlets in the botanicas that spoke of the odu and gave a few poorly written patak'is to go with the signs that were discussed.
With the opening of the internet to the public in the mid 90s came the various newsgroups and chat rooms dedicated to the religion. I made a lot of virtual friendships during those days, and I would spend hours online with various priests and priestesses discussing the myths and stories of this religion. Some of those became real-life friendships, and we traded notes copiously. But I think my greatest resource has been my own godfather. When we first met we spent hours discussing the orishas, the odu, and the patak'is that spoke of both. We still do. I don't think he realizes how much he has taught me since we first met online back in 2000 (or maybe it was 1999?). He is a living, breathing folkloric library.
Also, every time I work the religion, whether I'm divining in my home with other priests present, or if I'm working an ocha in someone's house, or even if I'm doing ceremonies for my own godchildren (with either my godfather or grandfather in ocha working as the oriat'e), each ceremony becomes a chance to not only ask questions and learn, but also to listen to the conversations of others and learn. Every single person in this faith has some knowledge, and when we come together and share we weave this wonderful tapestry of wisdom. I think, by working the religion, I have learned more than any applied study or research I've done.
DR. E.: From what I've gleaned in reading your book, odu is a vast and rich volume of information. What tips do you have for someone starting to learn the meanings of each odu?
"'OCH'aNI: First, while it's been said over and over again that one cannot learn anything of value in this religion by reading a book, I have to argue that those times are changing. They changed in the year 2000 when I published The Secrets of Afro-Cuban Divination - How to Cast the Dilogg'un, the Oracle of the Orishas". My book was the first one in English to speak in any depth of this oracular system; and since that book was published, I've tried to find other So for someone wanting to learn the basics of how to cast the dilogg'un, I would start with that book. It is a step-by-step guide to the process of divination. It shows the apprentice diviner how to properly manage the more heated signs of the dilogg'un; and, it gives detailed directions for closing the session and the odu so osogbo is not left behind in the diviner's home. It is how I read; it is how my godfather reads, and it is how most responsible diviners read.
"For a more in depth study of the dilogg'un and its odu, I'd recommend that students follow up with my volume The Dilogg'un: the Orishas, Proverbs, Sacrifices, and Prohibitions of Cuban Santer'ia." It takes the novice diviner into a higher level of skill with the opening and closing manipulations of the oracle, and it gives more in depth knowledge of the root odu and their accompanying composites. If a student can master the material in both DR. E.: Which of the patak'is in your book is your favorite and why?
'OCH'aNI: It is difficult for me to pick one - so I'll have to pick two stories. My second favorite is the story titled "The Story of Elegede." Unraveling that patak'is took a lot of work, and I detail that process in chapter six of my book: Obara - Six Mouths on the Mat. After the manuscript was edited and finalized for publication, my godfather taught me a second version of that patak'is, and towards the fall I might offer that second version on my blog at Amazon buys in bulk and gets the best deals because of that, so if you're looking for a bargain price check there.
Also, my book was scheduled for release on August 15, 2010, but it looks like it will be available on July 7, 2010. So if you preorder expect your copy a bit early.
And, as always, because I deal with a traditional brick-and-mortar publisher, this book will be available anywhere DR. E.: Again, for my readers, that was 'Och'ani Lele, the author of quite a few
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Obtain a charm with any of the following Angels inscribed, Under the proper phase of the moon, Hour and Day invoke these Angels spread your hands over the pendant or seal and recite the following prayer, This should charge the pentagram and protect its wearer from all black magic and sorcery. In the absence of a pendant you may create a seal using either pure white virgin parchment paper or deer skin And the blood of butterflies or doves blood ink.
Based on your intent you will know the best colored candle or incense to use based on your ritual.
*This charm may also be added to mojo bags but MUST be worn or carried on the body to have the proper effect. Carry Your Seal in a red flannel bag and Never let anyone touch it, as long as the seal is with you, the Angels are with you. Remember once in a while you may need to recharge the seal by performing the same ritual.*
THE PRAYER:
"Confound them, Harshael, Gabriel, and Azrael! Silence (lit. 'make dumb') the hearts and thoughts of wicked men, and evil rulers and oppressors, from off the one who bears this charm. In the name of Tumael stop their lips with something bad and horrid (when) with the one who bears this charm, through the prayer of my Lady, the blessed Mary. Amen!
This Ritual Is CopyRight La Sirene Botanika (c)
NOTE: For those who are unfamiliar Harshael is an angel of Syria who is invoked during conjuring rites to bind sorcerers.
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Anyone that reads this posts of mine might have noticed ( should have, I agressivly favoritise the system lol ) that I am rather kean on Hoodoo or Conjure also called Rootwoork as a magickal system/tradicion
Here are suggestion for some good sites, info sources and
"The magickal power of Saints" By same author as one above
"The Hoodoo mysteries" By same author as one above
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Heart Awakenings: Channeling with Amrita
This Week's Theme: "Embracing Joy".
Awakening Ones! Every Wednesday we will be channeling messages from high level guides that affect all of humanity, leading guided meditations for your spiritual growth and answering your personal questions on the air.
Click Here to Email your questions in advance of the show or you can ask your questions LIVE either on my FACEBOOK or by calling during the 2nd half hour of the show at 605-562-3000. Enter access code 422708 followed by the # sign. Please remain quiet until you are called upon to ask your question. You can hit *6 to mute or unmute your phone. First Come First Serve. We can only take up to five questioners as this is a one hour show. You will be able to listen to the show on your phone, so turn off your radio.
THIS LIVE WORLDWIDE BROADCAST OFFERS THE TEACHINGS AND GUIDANCE OF THE HIGH LEVEL SPIRIT GUIDES AMARITHA AND AURALIA AND OF THE CHANNEL AMRITA IN YOUR QUEST FOR AWAKENING.
Amrita is a conscious channel; she began channeling Amaritha, an extraterrestrial entity, in August of 1987 at the Harmonic Convergence. Much wisdom, humor, truth, love and joy has been offered to us from Amaritha since then. In August of 2007, 20 years later, Auralia, another extraterrestrial entity, joined them. Also at that time, the Mystery School of Extraterrestrial Shamanism was born. The Twelve Journeys of Extraterrestrial Shamanism, the Teachings of Amaritha, and the ancient practice of "Knowing Thyself" comprise the Mystery School.
You can find out more about Amrita and her channeling on her website and on Facebook.
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Merry Meet :)))
From time to time we will want to send healing energy to a friend. How many of you know how to do this? One simple method that I love to use is the ball of light. Make sure you ground and center before beginning this. Then work to form a ball of energy within your hands. Visualize it being full of light, love and healing energy. Shape it with your hands and try to feel the energy pulsating. Once you are comfortable with it, you can then customize it for the intended recipient. So for example if your friend Suze has the flu, you could envision her being well. While you do this ask the Goddess, and the energies of the universe to send healing energies to her. When you are ready to send the energy to your recipient, then blow on your hands and "send" the ball of healing energy to the intended person or recipient.
This is the first method I learned to send healing energy. I learned this from a book called Mindlight, by Silver Ravenwolf, several years ago. For those of you just starting to work with energy, I highly recommend this book. It really helped me to learn how to control energy and work with it to do as I wanted it to. When you just start out, it can be difficult to learn to work with somethng that isn't easy for all of us to see. The exercises in this book, taught me how to feel the energy first, and then I was able to see it later on. I hope this helps!
As I said, this is just one of the many methods to send healing energy, but I thought it was a simple one to start working with. :)))
Love and Blessings,
Jasmeine Moonsong
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TAROT CARDS and me have a long love affair. My mother read cards and palms my whole childhood. I remember women from around our apartment complex in early 90's east Los Angeles visiting her and my tia Virginia to receive wisdom, blessings, medicine and tia's famous refried beans and homemade salsa with corn tortilla. Those who powerful women in my life inspired my love of reading tarot. As a scientific minded person, I do believe there is a limit to what cards can offer, and i use them more as an exploitative psychological tool than a fortune medium.
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my very first deck"
This is my very first deck. I bought it at a little known shop that had stood in Renton called SACRED TRADITIONS. I bought it with the suggestion of the clerk, Angela, from the Coven of the Flaming Star and i knew it was love at first sight.
I collected allot of decks over the years. Some for their beauty, others for their feel, and some were gifts from family and friends who had given up cards or had no more use for them. I remember visiting my older sister Kendra (catholic lol) at her university when I was just a teenager and reading for her and her roommates. They were always respectful of my old-school views, and it gave me the confidence I needed to explore intuitive reading as a profession.
"The Gustav Klimt" deck is my very favorite. I obsessed over it once I had bought it (on a whim no less) and I used it for the majority of my time working at a pagan book store in downtown Seattle. Usually I just spent my time at the store giving information to interested pagans and helping curious witches with their problems, but I did read cards during that time.
When I'm consulting the oracle, three entities I make a part of the endeavour are three entities I have a close relationship with;
THE MORRIGHAN- yes yes yes, many fear and abhor her, but she has been my patron goddess for a decade and my relationship to her is something seldom understood unless you yourself are connected to her, then you know what i mean when i say she's a bad-ass entity! The Morrighan is more than a goddess of war and death, she rules over the unique mysteries the unknown and walks between the worlds, keenly observing the way a crow observes the world around it. I do not call on her for help or anything like that, i only invite her to be near me and guide me away from illusions and into prophetic truths.
"ALIGENA PANDEMOS- one of the few deities I worship who isn't Celtic in origin or of Turtle Island medicine (Native). Celtic reconstruction is a strong influence on me, but my relationship to Aligena (Aphrodite) is special and mysterious even to me. I have worshipped her since I was literally a child. She has many names and her particular traits are similar to goddesses in many cultures, including Celtic, but dammit "there's SOMETHING about her that at 9 years old I recognized as a real energy. When reading intuitively, she is the energy of abundance and prosperity that surrounds me. When I read professionally, I kept a statue of her wreathed in flowers with coins laid at her feet to symbolise "fortuna "where it surrounds her energy.
BRIGHID- my dearest love, she is who I connect to while cleansing my cards (by smudging them with mugwort and lemon balm/or/rosemary, salt and then wrapping them in black and gold cloth). I usually repeat a charm to her over and over while cleansing my cards right before reading from them.
Lady of the home and hearth
we tend the eternal flame
with happy hearts in your honor
sacred mother of the cradle
"forge and fury, be this eternal"
Keeping a clean and well lighted reading area is special to me. This is my dining room but I often use it when reading from my home. I clean the room beforehand by smudging and singing a blessing of thanks to Spidermother, sacred to my family. I sprinkle spearmint in the corners sometimes or throw salt in the entrances to give it grounded energy. Any decoration I put up or further cleansing i try to keep as low key as possible so that my clients stay focused on the reading, not the artifice of the material world...
But man is it purty ;)
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