Magick Matters

07.01.2023

“The Story of Shit” by Midas Dekkers

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"A witty, fascinating look at something we generally prefer not to look too closely at. We are very discreet. We disappear into a private room, perform the task, flush, wash, and reappear as if nothing happened. Of course, hygiene is necessary―some faecal bacteria, if re-ingested, can cause very serious problems―and unpleasant aromas are best kept at bay. But in all this hygienic discretion have we lost touch with an integral part of ourselves-something as much a part of living as breathing, eating and sleeping? Something enriching, creative and even enjoyable? The Story of Shit presents a personal, cultural, scientific, historical, and environmental account of shit, from the digestive process and the fascinating workings of the gut, to...>>

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07.01.2023

“How to Steal Fire: The Myths of Creativity Exposed, The Truths of Creativity Explained” by Stephen Bayley and Roger Mavity

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"Creativity is a powerful force. It drives innovation, boosts our economy and enables us to fulfil our human potential. But what actually is creativity? Is it overrated? And where exactly do ideas come from in the first place? In this book, design gurus Stephen Bayley and Roger Mavity debunk the myths and common misconceptions that form our current thinking around this complex subject. In showing readers how to think boldly and remain undaunted by challenges, they examine the phenomenon from all sides: not only the creativity of invention and of imagination but also that of perception and of discovery, in order to reveal the truths we often overlook. Ultimately, How to Steal Fire will help you...>>

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07.01.2023

“How to Write Like a Writer: A Sharp and Subversive Guide to Ignoring Inhibitions, Inviting Inspiration, and Finding Your True Voice” by Thomas C. Foster

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"The New York Times bestselling author of the beloved classic How to Read Literature Like a Professor teaches you how to write everything from a report for your community association to a meaningful memoir in this masterful and engaging guide. Combing anecdotes and hard-won lessons from decades of teaching and writing—and invoking everyone from Hemingway to your third-grade teacher—retired professor Thomas C. Foster guides you through the basics of writing. With How to Write Like a Writer you’ll learn how to organize your thoughts, construct first drafts, and (not incidentally) keep you in your chair so that inspiration can come to visit. With warmth and wit, Foster shows you how to get into (and over) your...>>

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07.01.2023

“In Search of Being: The Fourth Way to Consciousness” by G.I. Gurdjieff

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"Over one hundred years ago in Russia, G. I. Gurdjieff introduced a spiritual teaching of conscious evolution—a way of gnosis or “knowledge of being” passed on from remote antiquity. Gurdjieff’s early talks in Europe were published in the form of chronological fragments preserved by his close followers P.D. Ouspensky and Jeanne de Salzmann. Now these teachings are presented as a comprehensive whole, covering a variety of subjects including states of consciousness, methods of self-study, spiritual work in groups, laws of the cosmos, and the universal symbol known as the Enneagram. Gurdjieff respected traditional religious practices, which he regarded as falling into three general categories or “ways”: the Way of the Fakir, related to mastery...>>

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07.01.2023

“I AM” The Key to Mastery” by Peter Mt. Shasta

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"Find God within and call that Presence into action! This small yet highly charged book brings ancient teachings of the Far East into the I AM Teachings that were given by the ascended master Saint Germain to Godfre Ray King in the 1930s. Now Saint Germain reveals further spiritual practices that have long remained hidden to the West. Meditations are given to help expand consciousness and open the heart to Love and compassion for humanity. New I AM Affirmations are given to help attain Mastery in daily life. This is a handbook for all students of the Masters as well as those who are just beginning on the spiritual path, and is highly charged...>>

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