Everyone knows the famous and often quoted statement that you can’t judge a book by its cover. This generally means that you shouldn’t overlook something of potential value due to an outer appearance or presentation that may appear to be lacking. In other words, the outer packaging may not be ... VIEW POST
The Sacrificial Component of Transformation
All profound and lasting transformation requires a sacrificial component. A useful analogy for demonstrating why this is so, may be employed through the use of the three philosophical principles of alchemy. All manifested life is comprised of three philosophical principles or essentials - ... VIEW POST
When Transformation Occurs
Transformation occurs in your life when certain conditions are met. The most significant condition relates to the relationship between fear and desire. Consider what is required to create or manifest something in the physical world. Manifestation, and the world in general, is driven by the ... VIEW POST
How to Purposefully Direct the Life Force Part 3
In the previous articles How to Purposefully Direct the Life Force Part 1 and How to Purposefully Direct the Life Force Part 2, I had provided a basic description of the life force that pervades all things and described the basics of the simple plant alchemy experiment to be carried ... VIEW POST
How to Purposefully Direct the Life Force Part 1
A key tenet underlying alchemy is that there is a life force that pervades all things. This concept is not specific to alchemy but pervades many spiritual traditions. Different traditions refer to this life force as varying names - spirit, prana, chi, nous, azoth, to name a few, but they all refer ... VIEW POST