Hi everyone!This is my new book coauthored withMateo Solcoming out in a few days! I am so excited for you to read it and hope that you help sprHi everyone!This is my new book coauthored withMateo Solcoming out in a few days! I am so excited for you to read it and hope that you help spread the word about it byadding it to your to-read shelf....more
A very practical, down-to-earth (and not pretentious!) guide to witchcraft for seekers and beginners. While not everything about Witchcraft appeals toA very practical, down-to-earth (and not pretentious!) guide to witchcraft for seekers and beginners. While not everything about Witchcraft appeals to me, I do love that the author of this book emphasizes that magic is simple and can be practised by anyone who is willing to listen to deeper whispers within themselves. Magic comes from that mysterious, non-linear part of our minds, that unconscious place that is often left untapped. The potential to heal yourself, heal others and gain greater direction and meaning for your life in such simple, earthy ways is what I love the most about this book....more
This is the first book I have ever read on psychochemistry - and was given to me as a musty, moldy 1970 edition. It was a fascinating read, though atThis is the first book I have ever read on psychochemistry - and was given to me as a musty, moldy 1970 edition. It was a fascinating read, though at times was a bit too heavy and complex, but in general was well outlined. All the examples the author provided made the book flow well. I don't know whether I've researched well, but there don't appear to be many other books on this topic which is a shame...the ''fast oxidizer'' and ''slow oxidizers'' types where one person favors protein more than carbohydrate and vice versa made quite a lot of sense - making me question the way I eat and what I eat. If you're a slow oxidizer you function better eating mainly carbs to generate as energy, whereas if you're a fast oxidizer you quickly run out of carbs and turn to protein for your main source of energy.
It's a lot more interesting than what I've made it sound...if you can grab a copy give it a read. It shows that after all, mental disorders and mood disorders may have to do with the physical rather than the psychological....more
What a fascinating, unique and well argued book! Campbell provides some really appealing arguments AGAINST getting married. While in some ways he doesWhat a fascinating, unique and well argued book! Campbell provides some really appealing arguments AGAINST getting married. While in some ways he does tend to say the same thing in many different ways, I'm so glad I read this book (and added it to Goodreads!) If you're considering getting married (like I am... or was), READ THIS BOOK. If you want to make an intelligent decision and look at a variety of perspectives, this book is gold.
A well-written and intriguing look at the subject of magic in life. Upon reading the first chapter of the book I was completely captivated, and reallyA well-written and intriguing look at the subject of magic in life. Upon reading the first chapter of the book I was completely captivated, and really appreciated the authors style. I like the emphasis that magic is a product of the mind and will of man. It is not some occult secret-power, but something that everyone has and make use of. Brilliant!...more
I like to think of this as the mindfulness manual: it's an absolute essential to read for anyone interested in waking up. Near the end I did skip a feI like to think of this as the mindfulness manual: it's an absolute essential to read for anyone interested in waking up. Near the end I did skip a few chapters that didn't interest me, but in general, this book was a hefty but worthy read....more
From a female perspective, it's fascinating to get an insight into the minds of men and their approach to women. A really rich and simple read. WorthFrom a female perspective, it's fascinating to get an insight into the minds of men and their approach to women. A really rich and simple read. Worth buying....more
This book had all the makings of a great book... an alluring cover, a fascinating name. Unfortunately I can't say the same for its content. I had to fThis book had all the makings of a great book... an alluring cover, a fascinating name. Unfortunately I can't say the same for its content. I had to force myself to finish this book, which, thank god, was only 141 pages.
I liked the fanciful, descriptive writing in places, but sometimes it just got too much with ridiculous words like "discombomulated" scattered in places. Otherwise, this book seemed to be completely anti-content. The sections in the book always finished abruptly, leaving the impression that the author had no more to say. It's a wonder how he managed to make it to 141 pages.
The only content rich comment in the entire book which captivated me was the small statement "true silence is an inner thing" (pp.131) Everything else seemed banal, and choppy.
This book is a good example of "don't judge a book by its cover"...because sometimes the content really sucks....more
It's not often that I come across books that make me question the nature of reality so deeply... this was definitely one of those unique books. I admIt's not often that I come across books that make me question the nature of reality so deeply... this was definitely one of those unique books. I admire, above all, the open-minded stance Hancock takes to the possibility of "other realms". I also was intrigued by the books finely written cross-analysis of spirit, alien and fairy encounters and the idea that our brains tune into different wavelengths of consciousness/reality through the use of shamanic drugs (which are often present in our bodies anyway). I could go on for pages and pages describing the fascinating ideas presented in this book, but that will ruin the read for you! All in all, even though the beginning was a slow, slightly dry start, this book turned out to be a highly absorbing, mind-bending read completely worth a permanent place on my bookshelf....more
A really excellent gem. I dug up an old 1970's version of this book, was intrigued by the title, and began to read it over the course of a week. At onA really excellent gem. I dug up an old 1970's version of this book, was intrigued by the title, and began to read it over the course of a week. At only 91 pages, this would be considered by many to be "probably not worth reading", but the depth of insight in this book was really quite stunning. I bookmarked nearly every page and will definitely be revisiting the insights within this books pages in the future!...more
Fantastic book from a luminous woman. I loved how practical this book was, while balanced with spiritual truth and insight. So many self-help books ouFantastic book from a luminous woman. I loved how practical this book was, while balanced with spiritual truth and insight. So many self-help books out there are written in a very vague, theoretical and unhelpful way. This book was so refreshing because it offered many tools for greater peace and self-realization.
Miranda, if you ever read this, thank you! (From a fellow Perth woman.)...more
This book was MASSIVELY long and took a lot of patience to read, but it does add a variety of dimensions to your life, if you let it. One can't help fThis book was MASSIVELY long and took a lot of patience to read, but it does add a variety of dimensions to your life, if you let it. One can't help feel more open-minded after reading this book and the range of perspectives it holds. Definitely helped me become more accepting of my bisexuality....more
An astounding book. I expected the topic to be dry and laborious to read... but it was not only readable, but extremely interesting and even life-chaAn astounding book. I expected the topic to be dry and laborious to read... but it was not only readable, but extremely interesting and even life-changing. I think this book should be recommended reading for every women, man and child. We most definitely have an empathy deficit in our society....more
Deep respect to the author. Noah was one of the first people who helped me to discover that I am not my thoughts or feelings: they simply arise and faDeep respect to the author. Noah was one of the first people who helped me to discover that I am not my thoughts or feelings: they simply arise and fall. I highly recommend this book to all people seeking freedom from issues like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and OCD. Brilliant!...more
Fascinating, eye-opening, slightly heavy, but ultimately worth reading -- especially to understand the dynamics of the ego. For those who have undergoFascinating, eye-opening, slightly heavy, but ultimately worth reading -- especially to understand the dynamics of the ego. For those who have undergone a spiritual awakening, this is a must-read....more
This was a bizarre book. After a few pages of getting into he story, I was caught up in a dizzying whirlpool that barely let me go. This book is mostThis was a bizarre book. After a few pages of getting into he story, I was caught up in a dizzying whirlpool that barely let me go. This book is most definitely a page turner, and kept me up till 3am in the morning.
It's a story of hope, in my eyes, but can be depressing at times, especially when one can relate to what is written somewhat. The biggest lesson to take away from this book in my opinion is to develop a sense of humour about your problems! Listen to Pedro, Pedro is always right:)
The only negative was the ending... it confused me a bit....more
Short, sweet and impacting, this book provides one of the most essential theories of our age: the will to meaning. A beautiful read for those who areShort, sweet and impacting, this book provides one of the most essential theories of our age: the will to meaning. A beautiful read for those who are losing hope and finding nothing but meaninglessness in their lives. Frankl tells us to not ask what is the meaning of life, but to ask what meaning WE can make out of life, for creating a personal meaning is the sole thing that stopped Frankl from reaching insanity and inhumanity at the Nazi concentration camps....more
A few golden pieces of information in here. However, I can't help but feel that a lot of this information is pretty common sense, so I skipped throughA few golden pieces of information in here. However, I can't help but feel that a lot of this information is pretty common sense, so I skipped through large portions of the book. The title of the book suggested something very different (in my mind) to the contents. However, I really enjoyed Dugan's recount of personal experiences, which brought the book to life at times....more
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