Strange Relics from the Depths of the Earth

Strange Relics from the Depths of the Earth - Brief Summary: "Dr. Jochmans cites numerous accounts of human artifacts being found in earth strata, which according to the standard evolutionary time scale, predate human evolution. These accounts show human existence far far back into earth history, and prove evolution theory false." This is worth having a read through if you would like to challenge any beliefs you hold in accepted theories of evolution.

Trance Research Foundation

As a follow-on from my last post, it is also well worth checking out the Trance Research Foundation, which is directly linked to The Trance Institute. Once again there are some useful articles about trance which are well worth reading.

Although I haven't read Dennis Wier's book yet, I strongly suspect that it will be well worth reading for anyone wanting to learn more about the trance process. I believe that understanding the trance process is very valuable for the practice of magic, and any related 'modern' fields of Self-growth, hypnosis, and psychotherapy.

For those more committed to understanding the processes and concepts relating to trance then joining the Trance Research Foundation could certainly be fruitful.

The Trance Institute

I discovered The Trance Institute website tonight while browsing the net for information on a specific aspect of trance (auto-trance, occuring during traumatic or stressfull situations). Looking over the material available on the site (briefly so far) it certainly looks very useful to anyone seeking to learn more about trance for use in magic or Self-growth purposes, and/or to help educate and protect themselves from the misuse of trance inducing techniques by advertisers and the like. Check it out.

New Section: Annexia

Edited 2008-07-19: The pages referenced in this entry have since been removed.

Annexia provides a collection of articles, exercises, and miscellany, which don't quite fit in with my beliefs any longer, or written by others. They are provided here "as is" more for their curiosity value rather than any implied recommendation of them.

Free your Mind

I found a link to a free mind mapping package named FreeMind. Mind mapping is a good way of expressing concepts and ideas in a non-linear fashion. It also provides a good method of getting ideas written down when brainstorming. More information on mind mapping, and links to other sites (including commercial software) is available from the FreeMind website, so check it out: http://freemind.sourceforge.net/

The Act of Will by Roberto Assagioli

The term "Will" and "Will power" is used occassionally by magicians and occultists, although I don't believe I've actually read much in detail on what exactly the Will is, or how to utilize it. I've been reading through Assagioli's book The Act of Will as I've finally made the time to begin reading it - until now I've not had the time and only read the basics of Assagioli's insights on the Will from other writings, or teachings of others. For anyone seriously involved in magical training, I would strongly suggest that this book should be read at some stage in their training, and very serious consideration given to what Assagioli had to say about the Will, the functions of the Will, and the training and experience of the Will.

For those who are unaware, Assagioli was certainly versed in the Qabala, and was a member of the Theosophical Society, so on top of his Psychoanalytic, Psychiatric and Psychosynthesis knowledge he was certainly familiar with occult concepts and training.

While in the occult world there is a popularity of the saying "do what thou wilt" (or "do thy will"), and a continued interest in Thelema, many still misunderstand the Will and essentially turn "do what thou wilt" into "do whatever you want". It would certainly assist in occult training to put some energy into learning about the Will and actively working to utilize it.