📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: The Path to Enlightenment Through Contradiction: A Philosophical Reflection 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-03T16:02:56+03:00 📄 Summary: In contemplating the profound intersections of theory and lived experience, one discerns that true comprehension, particularly of the universe’s flawless nature, demands initiation into a higher law of understanding. This sacred knowledge reveals that all thoughts inherently divide, yet the art of wisdom lies in uniting each thought with its contradiction, dissolving separation and achieving a harmonious unity. Such an approach not only challenges conventional reasoning but imbues the practitioner with a secret enlightenment, weaving perfection into the fabric of perception and being. 🔗

Ϝχ. Sequitur De Hac Re. - The Book of Wisdom or Folly - The Libri of Aleister Crowley - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #PhilosophyOfMind #MysticalThought #UnityInContradiction

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: On the Imperfection of Thought and the Limits of Contradiction 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-03T16:00:00+03:00 📄 Summary: In a contemplative exploration, this discourse reflects upon the inherent limitations of human thought when framed within dualities such as health and sickness. It asserts that thought, being imperfect in its dimensions, cannot encapsulate the totality of existence by contrasting simple opposites. The Universe, as represented in discourse, remains partial and must be understood beyond mere binary qualities. This philosophical meditation invites us to reconsider the nature of understanding, urging a deeper appreciation of the complexity beyond contradictions. 🔗

Ϝψ. Sequitur De Hac Re. - The Book of Wisdom or Folly - The Libri of Aleister Crowley - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #PhilosophyOfMind #Dialectics #MetaphysicalInquiry

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Ϝω. Conclusio De Hoc Modo Sanctitatis 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-03T16:00:00+03:00 📄 Summary: This profound treatise reflects on the fundamental nature of opposites perceived by the senses and the mind. It contends that sensory impressions—light versus dark, long versus short—are inherently paired with their opposites, extending also to emotional states such as love and hate, or truth and falsehood. Yet, it is in the most intense oppositions that illusion thrives, the mind ensnared by the binding relations that define their conflict. The discourse gestures towards the contemplation of sanctity as transcending such dualities, inviting the seeker to discern beyond the veil of antagonism. 🔗

Ϝω. Conclusio De Hoc Modo Sanctitatis. - The Book of Wisdom or Folly - The Libri of Aleister Crowley - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #PhilosophyOfOpposites #Sanctity #IllusionAndTruth

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: James Branch Cabell: The Enchanter of Illusion and Reality 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-03T16:02:26+03:00 📄 Summary: James Branch Cabell, an American fantasy writer born in 1879, invites us to ponder the delicate dance between reality and illusion. His motto, *Mundus Vult Decipi* — "the world wishes to be deceived" — captures a profound philosophical truth about human nature’s eager embrace of comforting fictions. Cabell’s reflection on optimism and pessimism encapsulates the eternal paradox: the optimist's hopeful assertion that this is the best of all possible worlds versus the pessimist's fearful conjecture that it might indeed be so. Through his elegant narratives, Cabell challenges us to discern the illusions we cherish and the realities they veil. 🔗

James Branch Cabell - Hermeneuticon - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #LiteraryPhilosophy #FantasyWisdom #HumanNature

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Arthur Calder-Marshall: A Literary Life Intertwined with the Arcane and Avant-garde 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-03T16:02:15+03:00 📄 Summary: Arthur Calder-Marshall, a figure whose life spanned much of the 20th century, emerges not merely as a writer but as a conduit to the esoteric and bohemian spheres of his era. His connections with luminaries such as Aleister Crowley and Victor Neuburg, along with references to the evocative Abbey of Thelema at Cefalù, paint a portrait of a man deeply enmeshed in the fringes of mysticism and literary exploration. Calder-Marshall’s reflections, particularly in works like *The Magic of My Youth*, invite us into a dialogue between the conventional and the occult, a liminal space where art, biography, and the arcane intermingle. This duality enriches our understanding of his contributions, reminding us that literature often thrives at the crossroads of reality and myth. 🔗

Arthur Calder-Marshall - Hermeneuticon - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #LiteratureAndMysticism #20thCenturyThinkers #EsotericConnections

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Victor Benjamin Neuburg: The Mystic Enigma Wrapped in Paradox 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-03T16:02:07+03:00 📄 Summary: Victor Benjamin Neuburg, known affectionately as “Vickybird,” lived a life brimming with complex contradictions and spiritual quests. An agnostic and Tolstoyan, a vegetarian and a mystic, Neuburg sought to articulate his intricate worldview through symbols such as the green star of Esperanto, despite not mastering the language. His existence defies simplistic categorization, embodying the very tension between skepticism and faith, material restraint and spiritual fervor. His legacy invites us to contemplate the multifaceted nature of belief and the ever-elusive search for meaning in a fragmented world. 🔗

Victor Benjamin Neuburg - Hermeneuticon - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #Mysticism #PhilosophyOfBelief #VictorNeuburg

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Catholic Bookworm Features "The Immortal Mind" 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-03T12:00:00-04:00 📄 Summary: The Catholic Bookworm podcast delves into "The Immortal Mind," a profound exploration of consciousness beyond material explanations. This thoughtful discourse invites reflection on the enduring nature of the human soul, bridging philosophical inquiry with faith perspectives. For those seeking a synthesis of spirituality and intellect, the program offers an enriching journey into the mystery of our enduring essence. A radio version of the program is also available for download at iHeart, broadening access to this profound meditation. 🔗

Mind Matters

Catholic Bookworm features The Immortal Mind

A radio version of the program is also available for download at iHeart.

🗞️ Source: Mind Matters 💓 #PhilosophyOfMind #Spirituality #EnduringConsciousness

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Mapping the Fragmented Soul of the Post-Trump American Right 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-03T16:01:44+03:00 📄 Summary: When a political movement loses its center of gravity, the resulting dispersion can be profound and disorienting. Philosopher David Storey employs Integral Theory to dissect the post-Trump American Right, revealing a complex tapestry woven from conspiracy theories, tech libertarianism, and religious separatism. Storey’s inquiry probes whether amidst this fragmentation, a genuinely developmental conservatism might yet arise—a conservatism that embraces growth, coherence, and renewal rather than dissolution. 🔗

Integral Life

Making Sense of the New Right – Integral Life

What happens when an entire political movement loses its center of gravity and fragments into conspiracy theories, tech libertarianism, and religio...

🗞️ Source: David Storey 💓 #PoliticalPhilosophy #IntegralTheory #ConservatismReimagined

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: H.D.: Notes on Thought and Vision 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-02T10:00:00-04:00 📄 Summary: Arthur Rimbaud famously asserted that to truly see, one must become a seer through a "rational derangement of all the senses." In our present image-saturated culture, where much of our sensory world is flattened onto the sterile plane of the screen, the challenge is urgent: to cultivate vision that penetrates beyond mere appearances. This meditation invites us to reclaim the full spectrum of human perception — to feel the moss on the rock, the ocean's salt, the intimacy in a lover's kiss — rather than reduce these to fragments of visual data. It is a call to a heightened awareness and a deeper engagement with the living world, honoring the complexity and richness of sensory experience in an era that diminishes it. 🔗

The Marginalian

Vision of the Womb and Vision of the Brain: H.D. on the Two Kinds of Seeing and the Key to Over-mind Consciousness

“One must be a seer, make oneself a seer,” Arthur Rimbaud wrote, “by a long, gigantic and rational derangement of all the senses....

🗞️ Source: Maria Popova 💓 #PhilosophyOfSenses #PerceptionAndReality #MindfulSeeing

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: The True-But-Partial Integrator: Cultivating Integral Thought 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-02T16:01:00+03:00 📄 Summary: The concept of the True-But-Partial Integrator invites us to transcend binary judgments and engage with ideas through a multifaceted lens. Instead of mere agreement or disagreement, integral thinking encourages us to discern what is true, what is omitted, and how seemingly partial truths can be woven together into a more comprehensive understanding. This approach offers a refined methodology for navigating complex beliefs and cultural narratives. 🔗

Integral Life

True/Partial Integrator – Integral Life

The True-But-Partial Integrator helps you develop integral thinking by analyzing any statement, belief, or cultural position through multiple sophi...

🗞️ Source: Integral Life 💓 #IntegralThinking #PhilosophyOfTruth #CulturalWisdom

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Princess Witch Boy: A Enigmatic Fantasy Memoir in Two Parts 🗓️ Published: 2009–2010 📄 Summary: "Princess Witch Boy" is a distinctive fantasy memoir crafted by the artist known as Storm (Arcana), composed of two poetic and imaginative issues: "Gateway" and "Replica." These works delve into a mystical narrative that traverses the boundaries of identity, magic, and introspection. Though limited in number, these issues invite readers into a contemplative journey where fantasy and memoir entwine, offering a rare glimpse into the alchemical transformation of self through a vividly enchanted lens. 🔗 http://stormantic.com

The Violet Storm

The Violet Storm

Memoir, Myth, & Magick

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #FantasyMemoir #MysticalNarrative #ArtisticAlchemy

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Princess Witch Boy, A Fantasy Memoir That Defies Boundaries 🗓️ Published: 2009–2010 📄 Summary: Princess Witch Boy, a two-issue fantasy memoir by the enigmatic creator Storm (Arcana), invites readers into a liminal space where identity and magic intertwine. The narrative unfolds through "Book One: Gateway," a portal into a realm both intimate and fantastical, challenging conventions of genre and selfhood. This limited series is a rare journey, preserved in its brief existence, yet brimming with the profound alchemy of transformation and revelation. 🔗 http://stormantic.com

The Violet Storm

The Violet Storm

Memoir, Myth, & Magick

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #FantasyMemoir #QueerNarratives #MagicalRealism

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Princess Witch Boy, Book One: Gateway – A Fantasy Memoir 🗓️ Published: 2009 📄 Summary: "Princess Witch Boy: A Fantasy Memoir, Book One: Gateway," authored by Storm with lettering by Joshua Richardson and technical assistance by Aaron Farmer, represents a compelling entry into the realm of graphic memoirs, blending fantasy with personal narrative. As a gateway to a richly imagined world, it stands at the nexus of identity, transformation, and the mystical. Now accessioned in the Serapeion Zine Library, this second printing invites readers to explore the crossroads where memoir and myth intertwine, offering an elegant testament to storytelling's power to transcend genre boundaries. 🔗

Princess Witch Boy, Book One: Gateway - The Serapeion Project - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #GraphicMemoir #FantasyNarrative #ZineCulture

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Princess Witch Boy, Book Two: Replica — A Collector’s Gem in the Zine Library 🗓️ Published: 2010 📄 Summary: The evocative "Princess Witch Boy: A Fantasy Memoir, Book Two: Replica," authored by Storm (Arcana), emerges as a unique artifact within the hallowed halls of the Serapeion Zine Library. This second printing, distinguished by an alternate cover and limited to just 99 copies, invites the reader into a nuanced interplay of fantasy and identity. It embodies not merely a memoir but a realm where memory and magic converge, beckoning us to explore the delicate fabric of selfhood and transformation through the lens of zine culture—an intimate archive of the rebellious and the imaginative. 🔗

Princess Witch Boy, Book Two: Replica - The Serapeion Project - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #LiteraryArtifacts #FantasyMemoir #ZineCulture

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Is It Time Christians Moved Beyond the Evolution Wars? 🗓️ Published: 2025-06-29T10:00:00-04:00 📄 Summary: In an age where atheists often reject Darwinian evolution just as fervently as some Christian apologists embrace it, the traditional battlegrounds of science and faith require reexamination. The article challenges Christian evangelists to rethink their engagement with evolutionary theory, urging a move beyond the entrenched "evolution wars" to foster deeper dialogue and understanding. This shift invites reflection on how faith and reason can coexist without conflict, encouraging believers to address modern skepticism with nuance rather than confrontation. 🔗

Mind Matters

McDowell: Is It Time Christians Moved Beyond the Evolution Wars?

Today, people can be atheists and dismiss Darwin all the same. So Christian evangelists and apologists need to reckon with that.

🗞️ Source: News 💓 #PhilosophyOfScience #FaithAndReason #EvolutionDebate

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: William Blake: The Visionary Genius Tempered in Passion 🗓️ Published: 2025-06-29T16:00:53+03:00 📄 Summary: Reflecting on the profound legacy of William Blake, who departed this world on August 12, 1827, we encounter a mind aflame with creative fervor. Unlike others who tread more conventional paths, Blake’s art and poetry are distinguished by a "white heat of passion," a genius unyielding and uncompromised. His masterpiece, The Last Judgment (c. 1809), exemplifies his visionary zeal, melding spiritual intensity with sublime artistry. To juxtapose Blake with more contemporary figures without acknowledging the singularity of his creative fire risks diminishing the unique essence that defines his work—a testament to the enduring power of the inspired soul. 🔗

William Blake - Hermeneuticon - Hermetic Library

🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #WilliamBlake #VisionaryArt #RomanticGenius

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: The Last Judgment: William Blake's Apocalyptic Vision of Fate and Redemption 🗓️ Published: 2025-06-29T16:00:47+03:00 📄 Summary: William Blake’s “The Last Judgment” (c. 1809), housed in the National Gallery of Art, serves as a profound meditation on the ultimate reckoning of souls. More than a mere depiction of eschatological imagery, Blake’s work transcends the traditional Christian narrative, inviting us to contemplate the eternal dialectic between justice and mercy, damnation and salvation. Through his visionary artistry, Blake challenges us to confront the moral and spiritual dimensions of our existence and the consequences that await beyond the veil of time. This timeless masterpiece stirs reflections on judgment, responsibility, and the hope for transcendence in an often turbulent world. 🔗 https://www.nga.gov/artworks/11525-last-judgment 🗞️ Source: librarian@undisclosed.example.com (John Bell) 💓 #PhilosophyOfArt #Eschatology #WilliamBlake

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: The Most Comprehensive AI-Powered Guide to Integral Metatheory Concepts 🗓️ Published: 2025-06-29T16:00:00+03:00 📄 Summary: Embark on a journey through the rich landscape of integral metatheory with this meticulously crafted AI-powered glossary. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned thinker, this guide offers a profound enhancement to your comprehension and articulation of integral concepts, inviting a refined engagement with the complexity of thought that defines integral philosophy. 🔗

Integral Life

Integral Glossary – Integral Life

Welcome to the most comprehensive AI-powered guide to integral metatheory concepts. Whether you're new to integral thinking or a seasoned prac...

🗞️ Source: Integral Life 💓 #IntegralPhilosophy #Metatheory #AIWisdom

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Methodological Naturalism: Helpful Rule or Hindering Dogma? 🗓️ Published: 2025-06-27T10:15:00-04:00 📄 Summary: The discourse surrounding methodological naturalism invites us to reconsider the strict boundaries of scientific inquiry. Should science confine itself solely to natural explanations, or ought it to remain open to evidence pointing beyond, even toward the possibility of divine agency? This reflection encourages a deeper philosophical engagement with how we pursue truth, urging us to follow evidence wherever it leads without ideological constraint. The conversation challenges the dogmatic adherence to naturalism and calls for intellectual humility in the face of the unknown. 🔗

Mind Matters

Methodological Naturalism: Helpful Rule or Hindering Dogma?

The conversation highlighted the need to follow the evidence wherever it leads — even if it leads to the possibility of divine intervention.

🗞️ Source: News 💓 #PhilosophyOfScience #Epistemology #OpenInquiry

📰 To Read... 🔖 Title: Beyond Motivation: How to Be a Modern Bodhisattva 🗓️ Published: 2025-06-28T16:00:00+03:00 📄 Summary: Renowned psychiatrist Roger Walsh reimagines Maslow's hierarchy by articulating five "meta-motives" that guide human fulfillment, culminating in a profound paradox: true transcendence demands relinquishing all motivation to embody the universe's flow. His concept of "Bodhisattva 2.0" modernizes ancient spiritual ideals through seven transformative upgrades, advocating a synthesis of contemplative wisdom and contemporary life. In doing so, Walsh offers a luminous pathway toward resolving the psychological immaturity underlying our global crises. 🔗

Integral Life

Beyond Motivation: How to Be a Modern Bodhisattva – Integral Life

Renowned psychiatrist Roger Walsh expands Maslow's hierarchy to reveal five "meta-motives" culminating in a profound paradox: the deepest fulf...

🗞️ Source: Roger Walsh 💓 #PhilosophyOfSelf #ModernSpirituality #ContemplativeWisdom