The mystical origins of alchemy: from ancient Egypt to medieval Europe

What is alchemy and where did it come from? Neither of these questions is straightforward to answer, particularly in a short blog post like this, but we can at least provide a starting point. Alchemy: what is it? Alchemy is probably best thought of as a holistic system that seeks to improve the spiritual and … Read more

Dream journaling: A practical guide to recording and analysing your dreams

dream journaling

Image freely contributed. Attribution: Anna Nekrashevich Do you keep a dream journal? If you’ve never considered recording your dreams, this article might persuade you to give it a go. Once you get into the dream journaling habit, you can experience more frequent dream recall and enjoy access to wisdom and creativity. Why keep a dream … Read more

Why controlled folly?

Image licensed under CC-2.0. Attributed to Carsten Tolkmit ‘Why not?’ I would imagine Carlos Castaneda’s Don Juan replying because the kernel of controlled folly is acting for the sake of acting, while knowing very well that the results of that action are unimportant. The fool is a powerful archetype in many belief systems. It is … Read more