Third, major advancements have occurred in the technology of communication. In the Middle Ages, literacy was low and books limited to those laboriously copied by hand in the monasteries of Europe. With the introduction of the first printing presses in the 15th century by Gutenberg, … Continue reading Real Knowledge and Esoteric Schools (3) ©
Author: Baron Jean-Michel
Who am I? A physician, scientist, inventor, philosopher, poet, sculpture, friend, lover, partner, father, adventurer. All of these and more. Life is a wonderful sojourn in a miraculous, universal theatre with comedy and tragedy, where the unexpected is in all ways just ahead. A play where each can choose to be an active, conscious participant or simply a sleeping bit player. A play where perhaps one can attain permanence and return again and again to the Great Play joined with his or her matched half, or die like a dirty dog in the streets of Cairo. A play where an awakened couple can bring relief to the less enlightened players by decreasing unnecessary suffering. A play which delights in finding persons with magnetic centers and a thirst for life eternal. A play which has been and will remain center-stage for a very long time.
Path of Work Interlude 011516©
Today, we deviate from our prior path (will return tomorrow) to discuss two dangerous and false beliefs common to all new tyros, or candidates, for admission into an earthly, functioning esoteric school. The name I use so to identity genuine, earthly schools connected with an … Continue reading Path of Work Interlude 011516©
Real Knowledge and Esoteric Schools (2) ©
Second the cultural evolution of mankind has been drastically advancing since the height of the Renaissance and the birth of scientific method during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The opportunity for sustained wealth and health began with the first advancements of the Industrialization … Continue reading Real Knowledge and Esoteric Schools (2) ©
Real Knowledge and Esoteric Schools (1) ©
Today’s blog is the first of a series discussing metaphysics, mysticism and esoteric schools from the perspective of a conscious being, that is, an awakened or enlightened man or woman of the species, Homo sapiens. Consequently, do not be surprised if what you hear differs … Continue reading Real Knowledge and Esoteric Schools (1) ©
Kabbalah and Psychology ©
I discussed Kabbalah many years ago on the Institute’s international radio show, Mind, Brain, and Body with the Good Doctor. If you go to our website, you will find several recordings from the show and some written discourses concerning Kabbalah from my perspective. The Rav … Continue reading Kabbalah and Psychology ©
Chaos Theory, Fate, and Destiny
Having a scarcity of time to produce new blogs during the day, I found myself composing this blog in my dreamtime. So here goes. Fate or Destiny? A perpetual conundrum, “What are they? How do I know which is which? Does it matter? Is human … Continue reading Chaos Theory, Fate, and Destiny
A Visit to Judgment Hall
A very long time ago, when I was four or five years old, I lived in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Every day, I went across the street to my neighbor to have red beans and rice during the midday meal. But, most of the time, … Continue reading A Visit to Judgment Hall
The Golden Dawn, the AA, and Beelzebub
During my university career, I transferred a few times. I had begun at Brown University with a merit-scholarship and stayed my freshmen year. As they did not have a program in Chemical Engineering, I transferred to UC Santa Barbara for a quarter and then to … Continue reading The Golden Dawn, the AA, and Beelzebub
Starry, Starry Night
I feel that I owe everyone a blog, so while I am involved in legal stuff, I will fill you in with some curious stories of my life. All absolutely true outside of memory lapses. I trust you all shall be entertained! Before and after … Continue reading Starry, Starry Night
NEWS FLASH
Hello friends. No time for a path of study blog, just something new on the website. I have added an autobiographical section recalling some of the strange experiences I have lived through. Such experiences being part of another life I entered in very early childhood … Continue reading NEWS FLASH