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Aldous Huxley |
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The Perennial
Philosophy
The Perennial
Philosophy is defined by its author as "The metaphysic that
recognizes a divine Reality substantial to the world of things
and lives and minds." With great wit and stunning intellect,
Aldous Huxley examines the spiritual beliefs of various
religious traditions and explains them in terms that are
personally meaningful.
One
of the classics in integral thought, Huxley's book is a
must-read not only for those who seek a common thread in the
great spiritual beliefs of the world but those who strive for
truth. In The Perennial Philosophy, Eastern and
Western thoughts no longer collide but become merely manners in
which we satisfy the yearning for higher consciousness or God
through human experience. We highly recommend this book for both
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Steven Forrest
Steven received
a B.A. in Religion in 1971 from the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill, and shortly thereafter began to establish his
astrological practice. In 1984, Bantam Books published his first
book, The Inner Sky.Esquire magazine called it
"intelligent, well-written and actually fun." That volume was
followed in 1986 by The Changing Sky. In 1988,
with his wife, Jodie Forrest, he released the third volume of
the popular Sky trilogy, Skymates (now out of
print. A new, expanded version was published by Seven Paws Press
in late 2001.) Steven's fourth book was published by ACS
in May 1993. Titled The Night Speaks, it is an
extended argument for the intellectual and philosophical
plausibility of astrology. His fifth work, The Book of
Pluto, was released in May 1995. Regarding that book,
HOROSCOPE magazine described Steven as "not only a
premier astrologer, but also a wise man." Measuring the
Night: Evolutionary Astrology and the Keys to the Soul,
by Steven Forrest and Jeffrey Wolf Green, is based on a series
of lectures the authors did together and was co-published by
Seven Paws Press and Daemon Press. In 2002, Seven Paws Press
published Steven's first novel, Stalking Anubis, a
murder mystery featuring astrologer-detective Plato Mims. In
2004, Seven Paws Press published Rafael Nasser's Under One
Sky, featuring a chapter by Steven. 2005 has seen the
release of volume two of the revised and expanded Skymates
-- Skymates: The Composite Chart.
Steven is currently Chair of the
Kepler College Advisory Council, which is part of an effort to
open an accredited astrologically-oriented university in
Seattle, WA. Steven is leading three Apprenticeship Programs,
two based in CA and one in Kansas City, KS. Steven won the 1985
Professional Astrologers Incorporated Award for "Outstanding
Contribution to the Art and Science of Astrology," and was
nominated for a United Astrology Congress Regulus Award in 1992
and 1995. Of Steven's work, Sting says that he "...manages to
disarm the sceptic, as well as debunk the charlatanism that
surrounds popular astrology, with language that is as
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The Inner Sky
and The Book of Pluto
These
fantastic books on astrology by Steven Forrest are our
favorites. A far cry from the more textbook types of astrology
primers, The Inner Sky leads the beginner through
fundamental concepts with plain language and humor. Advanced
astrologers will appreciate his evolutionary approach to
interpretation. And speaking of humor, who would've ever thought
that anyone could make Pluto entertaining? We simply loved
The Book of Pluto for its honesty and levity. Highly
recommended as well as his many other books.
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Ron Roth
Ron Roth, Ph.D., the author of
several books, is an internationally known teacher, spiritual
healer, and modern-day mystic who has appeared on many
television and radio programs. He served in the Roman Catholic
priesthood for more than 25 years and is the founder of the
Celebrating Life Institute in Peru, Illinois. Ron regularly
gives healing seminars and healing prayer celebrations
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Holy Spirit: The Boundless Energy
of God (with Peter Occhiogrosso)
Holy Spirit is filled with inspiring
information on how to tap into the tremendous power of God. Ron
Roth says that anyone who is willing to open their heart,
basically having a "heart to heart" with God, can access a
direct line to God's power, the Holy Spirit.
Most of the
contributors to Halcyon Illuminations have read this book as
well as their friends. To realize that the Holy Spirit is
referred to, in ancient texts, in the feminine was wowing
indeed. Roth and Occiogrosso help the reader to understand the
Holy Spirit without religious dogma and to experience it in its
purest, sublime form.
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Joseph Campbell |
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- The Power of Myth
- book and DVD
Campbell and student-journalist
Bill Moyers (recorded in the two years preceding Campbell's
death in 1988) covers a galaxy of topics related to Campbell's
central themes: Mythology is humanity's universal method of
seeking the transcendental, and "follow your bliss" is the
timeless formula for spiritual satisfaction. An exhilarating
journey into the mind and spirit of a remarkable man, a
legendary teacher, and a masterful storyteller, conducted by TV
journalist Bill Moyers in the acclaimed PBS series. Includes The
Hero's Adventure, The Message of the Myth, The First
Storytellers, Sacrifice and Bliss, Love and the Goddess, Masks
of Eternity.
This timeless
classic is one we've recommended a zillion times over the
decades, but we all agree that there's nothing more wonderful
than seeing the mythology master, Joseph Campbell, and hearing
the genuine enthusiasm in his explanations of world myths in
relation to our common human experience.
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What The Bleep Do
We Know?
"WHAT THE #$*! DO WE
KNOW?!" is a radical departure from convention. It demands a
freedom of view and greatness of thought so far unknown, indeed,
not even dreamed of since Copernicus. It's a documentary. It's a
story. It's mind-blowing special effects. This film plunges you
into a world where quantum uncertainty is demonstrated - where
neurological processes, and perceptual shifts are engaged and
lived by its protagonist - where everything is alive, and
reality is changed by every thought.
After this movie first came out in DVD, was more widely viewed,
and therefore, more discussed, the commentary we heard had such
a range. Some loved it, believing it completely; others
were appalled by its assumptions. A few of us decided to watch
it, and not surprisingly, some of us were moved while others
thought the ideas rather hokey. This being the case, we
recommend that you give it a shot, and we'll tell you why:
Either it'll change your life, or it won't. Considering that the
probability of an event being life-changing rarely totes
50/50 odds, we figured you just might want to take the leap.
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Miscellaneous |
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The Journey To Wild Divine
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Comes ready to play
with three biofeedback finger sensors,
the LightStone and USB cable. For both
PC and Mac. Connects easily to your
computer! 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!
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From the makers of
The Journey to Wild Divine! Discover
over 40 biofeedback events teach
meditation and breathing exercises for
mind and body wellness.
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Reduce stress,
increase mental and physical
performance, improve overall health.
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Build stairways with
your breath, meditate to open doors and
juggle balls with your laughter. Deepen
your mind-body awareness with over 40
events.
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Deepak Chopra says,
"The Journey is a great way to unfold
your full potential and glimpse the
field of infinite possibilities."
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This is probably
the most fun we've had getting healthy! This "game" is the
closest thing to a chill pill you'll ever find. Amusing but
extremely helpful exercises while on a journey complete with
stunningly beautiful backdrops is definitely our idea of stress
relief. Did we mention that it's fun too? Very highly
recommended!!
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