Вчера в Бодхгайе, как и во всей Индии, был новый год - Дивали. Интернет-кафе были закрыты вечером, поэтому вы читаете этот текст сегодня. После состояния, описанного в прошлой записи, особенно пока оно...в то, что все религии - едины. Я думаю, что к этому чудесному описанию допишу: «только хоть дети не орут!» Но, когда мы с Варей делаем прощальный круг вокруг ступы, там бегают маленькие дети и орут

...here's a quick entry, because I have an LJ addiction. It complements my heroine habit well though, at least it's productive. I kid. I was doing some reading at the Coburg Coffeehouse... wasn't feeling... I've always wanted to do something with women's self defense. And I'm flattered he asked. The only thing I remember from grade 9 self defense in P.E was... grab, twist, and pull, girls!

I have committed to rebuilding some of my daily practices - and struggling all the way.  It seems that I have forgotten how to breathe, how to sit, how to run, and a whole host of other things that care...coming.  Turn on your headlights, be mindful of the road conditions, and make sure that someone knows where you are headed and check in on you.  We're all we've got, so let's take care of each other

I stand poised between my altars -- Ereshkigal on the right, Inanna on the left -- grounding and centering myself for my nightly practice. I breathe slowly and deeply, shifting into priestess awareness. When I feel the moment is right, I begin to raise my right hand, reaching up in the opening gesture of the Qabalistic Cross. Suddenly a new element sweeps into my room. . . My daughter, whose...

...behind that gazebo thing on that fence, I bought a book, we ate shit, and people came and jammed with us. Rockin' out with some classical music. Bitchin'. It was E.P.'s birthday today. Cake. And stuff. I'm bringing in her gift tomorrow. It's dollar bills folded into eight notes in an Altoids box. She keeps her reed things in them. All for now. Going to practice a bit so I won't suck as badly.  

< < < trial on corel painter essentials 2... from tablet driver Terribly irritating circumstances with my PC got my photoshop to not work... So I'm trying out painter... it felt weird using it. I don't...layer... I hate the opacity ... what you draw out is not at all transparent/ translucent. It oddly pertains to pressure. I should probably get used to this one until the PC guy comes to fix this again.

It's good to be back in Japan. I didn't know how much I'd missed it until we got into the airport and I could understand the signs and people perfectly. I'm looking forward to practice and having my normal training menu back. I need to start thinking about who to name as the next buchou, Echizen is out of the question, so maybe Katsuo. He seems to have a good head on his shoulders and he can beat...

...Fags! Nice! Thank you Rev. Hyperion for introducing them! I've never done a journey to meet them, but I sure do get responses at the shrine. I hope I'm coming into a period where I can deepen my practice again. I just can't sit to meditate or attempt journeying or anything any more. It's been a long time, just these simple rites. But, I'm also content with the level I'm at. Is that bad? Does it...

Не знаю, что там насчет Просветления, особенно окончательного и бесповоротного, но один из быстрых эффектов медитации, а в особенности медитации в значительных количествах, это выброс огромного количества...в доску» - так, наверно, можно называть коллегу по простирательному ритриту. И еще от нескольких, которые, увы, будут понятны только мне одной. 14 кругов. Практически все сессии на одном дыхании

My simple daily cross and circle. (Namaste, or bowing) Lady Uzza-Inanna-Astarte-Ishtar. Mother Natura, I honor thee. Azza below, Azazel! Arise through me. Azza above, Shemyaza! Descend through me....me, Baphomet! (Adjust accordingly) I've become interested in Penumue, the fallen angel who brought humanity the art of writing. The first Watcher outside Shemyaza-Azazel to really catch my eye. :-