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Esoteric Articles
Articles on a variety of subjects including Alchemy, Magic (Magick), Esoteric Psychology, Psychosynthesis and Qabala (Kabbalah).
The Ego Has Crash Landed
This article explores some aspects of the persona and ego, and the concept of the 'death' it faces as part of personal evolution.- The Wisdom of the Compost Heap
An article looking at the analogy between a compost heap and Self-growth. - Because It Is There
(a work in progress)
Looks at the numinous in various places - Appropriate Actions Undertaken Respectfully
Exploring morals, ethics. - Esoteric &
Occult Secrets
Exploring various ideas about secrets, knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and the higher self. - So You'd Like To... De-virus Your Mind
A brief look at belief structures, memes, and similarities between Psychosynthesis, Speed Reading, and the teachings of Carlos Castaneda. - Finding a Teacher
"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." My views on finding a teacher and some points to consider whether in training, or still looking. - Recommended Books
This article covers my views on books, along with a few recommendations on some of the occult and esoteric books I have found useful, along with a few of my thoughts on reading. - Self-growth
The transcript of a talk on Self-growth from a Psychosynthesis perspective, and briefly exploring the concepts of the Self, sub-personalities, beliefs, and the Higher Self. - Psychosynthesis Notes
Notes and commentary on Roberto Assagioli's book "Psychosynthesis: A Collection of Basic Writings"
Go to Part: [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] - True
Democracy and a Way Forward
Yet another article written during my Psychosynthesis studies. It explores the Twelve Cycles of Truth and the Twelvefold Path of the Buddha, and how a synthesis of these teachings can form a new form of democracy. - General
Systems Theory and Psychosynthesis
Written as part of my Psychosynthesis training this article explores the similarities between general systems theory and Psychosynthesis. - Spiritual Emergency
- When Personal Transformation Becomes a Crisis
A review written as thoughts arising from reading the the book. -
Jungian Concept of The Shadow
Another article written for Green Lion. It covers some basic concepts of the Shadow from a Jungian perspective, and pertains in part to a trance exercise that deals with the Anima and Animus. - Tutoring
- A Tutor's Perspective
An article I wrote for Green Lion. Green Lion was a privately published magazine from the now-defunct Hermetic Order Meridianus Crux (HOMC). The article covers some of my thoughts on tutoring and the relationship that exists between students and tutors. - The
One That Got Away
Some brief thoughts on synchronicity, symbolism, and the holographic nature of reality. - Tattva Vision (aka
Tattwa Vision)
Following on from the paper on Tattvas, this article gives the basics of the technique used to perform tattva vision, through a meditative technique. There are also online versions of the tattva cards which can be used on screen, or used as the basis for constructing cards to work from. - An
Introduction to Tattvas
Written as part of a grade paper for a magical Order I was once involved with, this article is an overview of the topic of Tattvas (also spelt Tattwas), primarily from the Golden Dawn tradition. - Sub-personalities
- A
personal Perspective
An article based on a talk I gave as part of a Psychosynthesis course. It covers the concept of sub-personalities. -
Thoughts on Esoteric Training
The beginnings of a book on esoteric training. While various concepts in it will be explored over time, the original plan to continue this book has been abandoned to pursue other writing endeavours. -
Automatic Writing on Consciousness
A brief automatic writing exploring some of the concepts of consciousness. -
Introduction to Alchemy
A transcript of an introductory talk to the subject of alchemy, given at the Dunedin Spiritualist Centre, drawing, in-part, on the work of Antoine-Joseph Pernety.
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