Yet More Spiritual Books!!!

For the first time since starting blog have had total mental block trying to think of something to write about. My poor little brain empty of topics to discuss. One thing I thought could always discuss was my bargain finds at the local boot sale but even that failed me last week when it was rubbish and all I found was a bottle of bubble bath!!
Was not too confident for today as it was pouring down all day Saturday so despite the bright sunny Sunday morning didnt think there would be many sellers in case it rained again. How wrong I was place was packed. Got myself a number of books pictured above highlight being a large book on Zen Buddhism for 20p along with couple of audio books and a Gemstone you can just about see in the picture.
I have so many books now it reminds me of a episode of The Twilight Zone, this man loved nothing more to do than spend his days reading but work and his noisy wife always got in the way. He worked in a bank and was in the vault when a nuclear explosion destroyed the whole city. He surved leaving just him, lots of tinned food and the local library full of books. He had his whole life planned out to read all these books - then he broke his glasses!! On that note I say adios!!

David Wells - Qabalah, Tree Of Life Workshop.

Some of you will know David wells, well known astrologer and past life therapist who has many articles published in spiritual magazines here in Britain. Last night I was fortunate enough to hear him give a talk about The Qabalah, something I know very little about. Here is a brief look at The Qabalah.

Qabalah (Kaballa, Cabala) is the cup that has carried the mystery teachings of many cultures (Persia, Rome, Greece, Egypt, India etc.) through to us today. Although also known as the esoteric wisdom of Israel, it is actually a synthesis of the best of the mystery teachings of the world.
There are three levels to most religions. The exoteric, orthodox level contains rules of behavior to be followed. The "middle" level is for those who want to know why they should or shouldn't things. It is for the thinkers. The third is the mystical level. This is for those who are not content to learn what to do or why, who are not satisfied to read about someone else's revelations, but who want to experience the absolute for themselves. Qabalah reveals the mystical aspect of Judism and Christianity. Similarly, the mystics in Islam are the Sufis.
Qabalah does not offer fixed ideas but rather is a training in new ways to think. The word Qabalah is from the root, Qabal, which means "to receive". Qabalah means "the reception" and the teachings are received by the ready pupil from one who is already more awakened. As the light received is extended, one receives more.
Qabalah teaches that there is only one great being, one self who is the whole universe. This One Being is all that was, is or will be. Qabalists are not content with an eternal dichotomy between divine and devil. They believe in one without a second. Who you are, is that same one. There is no "other".
The Qabalistic method is to give the pupil a series of related symbols for him to cogitate upon. As the inner relationship between the symbols becomes clear to him, he receives greater energy and experiences profound awakening. Through this process, his identity, his awareness shifts from seeming to be a personal being searching for greater truth to that of the One Being, currently enjoying being a human in time.
The basic teaching glyph of Qabalah is the Tree of Life. The 22 pathways connecting the ten spheres of the Tree of Life are the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, represented graphically as the 22 major arcana of the Tarot. The Tree of Life is the "Rosetta Stone of the mysteries". It is a sorting system that reveals meaningful relationships between all phenomena. It is a "compendium of religion, science and philosophy". It is a roadmap of the path of return. Paracelsus went as far as to say that no one could expect to become wise without studying the Qabalah.

The actual talk lasted approx 100 minutes and was very interesting thou with so much detail as to how it works did find it case of information overload and found it hard to digest all the detail given. The talk ended with a lovely guided meditation which was wonderful. Afterwards there were drinks, cakes and a chance to meet David, a exellent evening.
This event was organised by Trying Hollistics who have frequent talks at Howard Hall, Letchworth, worth checking out if in this area.

Amazing Tree Picture.

I was sent this picture a few weeks ago and fell in love with it. I have no idea where it was taken, soon as I saw it had to have it as my phone wallpaper. The picture is real, has not been doctored - amazing.

Do You Want To Know - The Secret!!

No im not going to sing the classic Beatles song dont panic! Im sure most of you will have heard if not read The Secret about sending positive thoughts out to the universe. I have plenty of time for the book, has many key points and I believe positive thinking can help. Unfortunatly for me I had not heard of this title when a friend gave me the DVD to watch, I had no idea what The Secret was, she gave no clues and I sat there  with pen and paper waiting to find out the key that would change my mind. After half the running time was spent with soundbites finally told the secret and im thinking is that it!!!
The big problem I have with the DVD is you are getting people who for example say they are in debt and the bills keep coming yet after finding out the secret the bills stopped !!!!!!!!!!! Ok positive thinking can help you deal with debt in a more positive frame of mind but it cant stop the bills - if only it could!!
The DVD is a very glossy 90 minute movie of soundbites but no substance at all. The book is very good and one of the best positive thinking books on the market.
Wasnt a good sign that the lady who let me borrow the DVD was always in debt and asking me for loans!!!! lol.
Do self- help books really work? Thats a whole other blog!!!! What do you think?

New Month, New Boot Sale!

Thank you for everyone who has been following this blog since I started last week. Before I talk about the boot sale visited last Sunday want to thank all the readers from America and im wondering do you know what a car boot sale is? I know you have garage sales but are car boot sales a British thing? Put simply a garage sale one person will sell their unwanted items in the front yard, a boot sale loads of people will fill their cars and go to one location often a field to sell. On a warm dry day there can be over 100 diffrent sellers and for likes of me its wonderful! Last Sunday I left home at half 7 weather was bright and sunny and time I arrived which was when the sale offically opened already there were lots of people looking around. The key is to get there early to find the bargains before someone else does.
Just like the week before got some great deals which I have pictured below. As usual selection of books ( I do love my reading!) Haunted London DVD for £1, Half moon windchime for 50p, Lotus for £1, set of 3 Buddha wall plaques for £2, Meditation CD for 50p. Best bargain of all was from a trader selling animal design printed t-shirts imported from America. I have seen these for sale at Mind, Body and Soul fairs for 16.99, I picked these up 3 for £5.
If you looking for goodies get up early and visit a car boot sale  - just dont visit mine!!!

Psychic Sally - Hit The Road!!

I have seen a number of the top name mediums perform at our local theatre in Stevenage and the one I was most looking forward to was Psychic Sally after seeing her TV show - what a waste of money. Having paid £21.50 for a ticket to get to your seat you have to pass the merchandise stall where the hard sell was going on and on the screen before, intermission and after were images of all you can buy. Onto the show first 5 minutes were clips from the TV show, she then appeared for 25 minutes before lights went down telling her she had done minimum time aloud and there followed a 25 minute break. Second half on for 30 minutes before lights down and off she went. 55 minutes on stage what a con yet the place was sold out. In the next 6 months she will be at theatre twice more doing more small shows raking it in.
Compare that to like of TJ Higgs, sadly theatre was only half full yet she was on stage for over 2 hours simply as she was enjoying herself.
As for my opion as to wether Psychic Sally is getting information through the headset I can only think its possible. When I saw her all the messages were very vague yet right near the end message came through which was so spot on, so much information correct and all said in space of seconds. Did she get lucky or get some technical help!!!!
When the scandal broke she was advised to ditch the headset ( she only needs mic attached to top) but chose not to - makes me think what does she have to hide.
There are some top mediums out there both well known like Stockwell, Fry and Higgs and others not known that appear at Spiritualist churches but likes of Sally and Derek Acorah I personally believe sold out a long time ago.

Bumper Crop At Boot Sale Last Week!

Some weeks I can go to the boot sale and get nothing or one item if im lucky, last week was the complete opposite. A lady I knew was going to be selling some items so asked her to put them to one side for me thinking be few books, instead it was a suitcase full of books, reiki  books, angel cards, positive thinking books etc and even a native American drum I have been after for ages. In the end bought lot and she let me have the suitcase to carry them home! Also 2 other stalls were selling lots of goodies including a Native American Insense holder so was best boot sale ever. Now have enough books last me for next 20 years!!!