“Faculty X: A latent, ineffable power of the human mind and soul to reach beyond itself, literally and figuratively.” J. F. Martel reads Colin Wilson’s definition of Faculty X in the latest Weird Studies podcast, which looks at Wilson’s 1971 history of the occult and manifesto on human potential “The Occult”. I cannot … Continue reading The Cat with Faculty X
The Paranormally Erotic: My Story
"Dejeuner Sur l'Herbe" by Edouard Manet I’ve spoken about my own paranormal experiences related to sex on some podcasts, but wanted to write up a summary here so it will be easier for people to access. Through my research and people who have shared their stories with me, it’s apparent that these type of … Continue reading The Paranormally Erotic: My Story
A Path With Heart: Sex, Eros and Mystical Union with the Divine featuring WHAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ealdSVH6ez4&feature=youtu.be ***We discuss sexual violence towards children in this video, please be aware before listening*** Guest WHAM discusses her personal journey and the erotic relationship with All That Is. We discuss integrating sexual violence through spiritual practice and creating a strong social/practical life; initiation through nature; indigenous views of the balance of spiritual and … Continue reading A Path With Heart: Sex, Eros and Mystical Union with the Divine featuring WHAM
UFOs, Mushrooms, Mandalas: The Aesthetics of Charisma
"Don't Eat UFO Off the Sidewalk" by David B. Metcalfe - see more of his work here The idea and function of charisma weaves in and out of the paranormal and other liminal elements of society (cults being a big example). I address pure Weber-style charismatic authority in my previous post "Atlas Charisma", but … Continue reading UFOs, Mushrooms, Mandalas: The Aesthetics of Charisma
Atlas Charisma
The view from our deck in the early morning of October 8, 2017. My first view of the firestorm "Charismatic authority is a concept of leadership developed by the German sociologist Max Weber. It involves a type of organization or a type of leadership in which authority derives from the charisma of the leader. … Continue reading Atlas Charisma
What I Think About When I Think About UFOs
As a young girl reading about our strange world, my first love was flying saucers. After 50 years my interest has yet to wane, as I’m still surprised by where the UFO can take a person. I recently bought a copy of Patrick Harpur’s “Daimonic Reality”, a book which has been highly praised by … Continue reading What I Think About When I Think About UFOs
Synchronicity and Premonitions: Theory and Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVMosnrgrzo&feature=youtu.be In this video I describe two synch/premonition constellations which unfolded for me earlier this year. "Pink Clot" ended with my mother hospitalized for pulmonary embolism; "Spooky Sweet" ended with three family members and a good friend all affected by the Carquinez Strait fire near the C&H Sugar factory in Crockett, CA. Edit: … Continue reading Synchronicity and Premonitions: Theory and Stories
I Was a Middle Aged WereFox: Shapeshifting and the Brain
"Skinwalker's Coat Closet" by Aaron Babel of Steam Pony Designs This spooky article provides an outsiders’ take on a werewolf panic back in 1970’s Sweden. It came up on my social media feeds around Halloween. Reading this story reminded me of the time I got a feel for the personal and interior side of these … Continue reading I Was a Middle Aged WereFox: Shapeshifting and the Brain
A Spooky Sweet Synchronicity
Death, sugar, ancestors, and taboo converge when I’m called out in a podcast Sugar skulls for a workshop held at Berkeley Public Library I’ve been a fan of History Dweebs - a podcast that "takes a lighthearted look at the dark side of history” - for a few years now. I am known for my … Continue reading A Spooky Sweet Synchronicity
A Gratitude Practice for Understanding the Sex Function
A listener contacted me after my interview on the Conspirinorml podcast, requesting further reading on the esoteric sex function. Everything I could vouch for I listed in my notes for the show. As we discussed further I realized that this person could benefit from actual practice, but I didn't know of any relevant practices documented … Continue reading A Gratitude Practice for Understanding the Sex Function
