practice

One paradox is that expectations are an interference with genuine practice, like meditation. One quote is, "A true practitioner has… Read More

How often should we practice meditation? When you feel a lack of peace, return to center. When mind controls you,… Read More

There are many allegories in Taoism and much like Greek Gnosticism it is heavily experience based, though there are a… Read More

Ever see Zen art? They use simple ink and they refuse to draw from memory. They seek to trap the sense… Read More

So what do the psychic realms of function mean personally? We all come to a metaphysical or spiritual practice with… Read More

Mortification of the flesh to what purpose, dis-identification? Yes, indeed.  When people still undertook it with the proper intent, but… Read More

Are you advocating for self-mortification? No. I am advocating experience. No one practice. When you are impassioned, and begin cleaning… Read More

Voodoo is basically African Shamanism. There was a first great spirit, the source of all life and creation, but he… Read More

Normally, Tantric rites are observed in a very sacramental way. Selective diet before the coming together, contemplative meditation, prayer to… Read More

We were warned off of Tantra from someone, and about practising and discovering it for ourselves. That it was dangerous.… Read More

Divination by Druids was to see the spiritual forces in the world, and it was often for healing. They didn’t… Read More

We are discussing necromancy. Keep in mind, I can discuss many things that I may or may not practice. Necromancy… Read More

Stoicism did have 'enlightened' Stoics.  The goal of a Stoic was to become a Sage. A Sage was someone who sees reality… Read More

Sufis don’t have a single set of practices that apply to all disciples, thus the absolute need of the teacher. The… Read More

A Grace message recorded on Reflection Island in Second Life. Learn about the Grace practice, how to deal with emotion… Read More

We are talking about psionics, but first a clarification. Most metaphysical practices rely on an understanding of forces in the… Read More

Some people proudly declare that they have no heroes, and that they worship nothing. This isn’t necessarily a negative statement,… Read More

On to why you might practice invocation. There are two basic reasons. One is that when the spirit responds it… Read More