Magick Matters

14.08.2022

“The O Manuscript: The Seer, The Magdalene, The Grail” by Lars Muhl

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"International bestseller: This story of a modern-day mystic’s transformational and spiritual apprenticeship in Cathar country of southern France reads like a real-life Gnostic thriller In the opening scene of The O Manuscript, Lars Muhl is an aging, washed-up rock star who has been lying in bed for three years. Abandoned by doctors and living alone on an island, a friend gives Muhl the phone number of a "seer" in Andalusia. After a single phone call, Muhl is back on his feet and a three-year apprenticeship to the Seer ensues—an adventure that is part history lesson, part Jedi-style initiation. During their time together, the Seer challenges Muhl to abandon his old life, testing both his physical...>>

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14.08.2022

“SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver and More Resilient—Powered by the Science of Games” by Jane McGonigal

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"An innovative guide to living gamefully, based on the program that has already helped nearly half a million people achieve remarkable personal growth In 2009, internationally renowned game designer Jane McGonigal suffered a severe concussion. Unable to think clearly or work or even get out of bed, she became anxious and depressed, even suicidal. But rather than let herself sink further, she decided to get better by doing what she does best: she turned her recovery process into a resilience-building game. What started as a simple motivational exercise quickly became a set of rules for "post-traumatic growth" that she shared on her blog. These rules led to a digital game and a major research study...>>

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14.08.2022

“The Way of Mystery: Magick, Mysticism & Self-Transcendence” by Nema

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"As human beings, we crave a connection to the divine. Many people are content to follow the traditional path of organized religion. Others, still questing and questioning, embark upon their own unique journey. This is the way of the mystic. The Way of Mystery takes a nondenominational approach to mysticism. From the initial euphoric experience to the "dark night of the soul" and beyond, this book becomes your guide as you walk your own path to the divine. Learn methods of altering consciousness to open the doors of perception to the metaphysical realms. Discover techniques for creating sacred space conducive to successful meditation and contemplation. Explore the depths of your own soul, and find lasting peace. If...>>

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13.08.2022

“Cults: Inside the World’s Most Notorious Groups and Understanding the People Who Joined Them” by Max Cutler

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"Mystery. Manipulation. Murder. Cults are associated with all of these. But what really goes on inside them? More specifically, what goes on inside the minds of cult leaders and the people who join them? Based on the hit podcast Cults, this is essential reading for any true crime fan. Cults prey on the very attributes that make us human: our desire to belong; to find a deeper meaning in life; to live everyday with divine purpose. Their existence creates a sense that any one of us, at any time, could step off the cliff’s edge and fall into that daunting abyss of manipulation and unhinged dedication to a misplaced cause. Perhaps it’s this mindset that...>>

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12.08.2022

“Conjuring up Philip: An Adventure In Psychokinesis” by Iris M. Owen and Margaret Sparrow

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"The Philip phenomenon... who or what is it? In Toronto, Canada, eight men and women of average pursuits, nonspiritualists, set out to create a psychic phenomenon. Forgoing the typical setting of the traditional séance, they chose a well-lit room and met at different times of the day. They placed their hands upon a sturdy table and concentrated their thoughts on bringing forth a force of energy. And they did not call out to the spirit of a known person who had once lived. Instead the group believed, and set out to prove, that their collective will could produce a psychical phenomenon. If they were successful, their experiment would shed new light on paraphyschology, on spiritualism, on the...>>

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