A book review and thoughts on failure
I finished reading Paul Ekman’s book: Emotions Revealed…Below is my review In Emotions Revealed, Ekman discusses how a person’s face can be “read” to determine what kind of emotions s/he is feeling. The author then proceeds to focus on emotions such as contempt, disgust, sadness, happiness, and anger. In each chapter he has a model [...]
The Purpose of Magic
In a chat I had earlier tonight with Vince Stevens about occult culture one of the things we discussed is what the purpose of magic practical is. Specifically what does a person use magic for and what consequently are the benefits of practicing magic. I think purpose is an important lynchpin to consider within magical [...]
Bonding with the Land Part Two
The latest Radio show Next week’s show will feature Laura Sherman the Chess Coach. We’ll be focusing on what Chess coaching is, how it’s used to imagine reality and the discipline it brings people. Not exactly an occult topic per se, but I think it will be illuminating. Plus I like to find spirituality in [...]
Some thoughts on Linguistics and Magic, An interview with Sequential Tart, and Radio Show Reminder
Whew! That is one long title, isn’t it? Interview With Sequential Tart I was interviewed recently by Sequential Tart about Magic and the Self. I discuss some of my previously published works, but also some of my on-going work in identity and magic. Some thoughts on Linguistics and Magic I recently picked up Magic, Power, [...]
On the value of Inner Alchemy
I’m copy editing a book for Immanion Press called Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot: A Troubleshooter’s Guide to Magic by A’Miketh, and I’m really impressed by what I’m reading, because this guy has managed to explain some complex concepts in fairly approachable language, and more importantly he’s cleared stated the value and need for doing external work [...]
Radio and Emotions
Yesterday I did my first radio show, You can listen to it here. I’ll be doing another on Tuesday at 8 pm pacific time on how to dissolve blockages. Earlier today I was interviewed by Al Anderson for the Ascending Way show. You can listen to the interview here. I also sent off the finished [...]
The process of internal work
I think the hardest aspect of internal work is when you face the root of the issue that you’re working on.. On one hand, you now know what you’re really dealing with. On the other hand, you’re also faced with the question of, “Now what?” I was thinking of that today as I walked around [...]
Upcoming Radio Interview with Al Anderson, a Book Review, and my own radio show
I’ll be being interviewed on Thursday on the Ascending Way show via blogtalkradio. Details below Ridgewood, N.Y. — September 1, 2008 — Nationally renown and respected Author, Visual Artist, Magician, and Life Coach Taylor Ellwood, will appear on BlogTalkRadio’s show ´Ascending Way http://blogtalkradio.com/Ascending-Way with host Al Anderson on Thursday September 4, 2008, at 2:00pm Eastern. [...]
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- I finished the latest revision of Magical Identity, at 93,535 words. Off to the editor and then layout! Expect a pre-order post soon.
