Releasing Risistance – Part II of G.R.A.C.E.

Alan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:43:12 +0000

What is the process of Releasing Resistance that I talked about in the first G.R.A.C.E. post?

The dictionary defines releasing as “to set free from confinement, restraint or bondage.” And the dictionary defines resistance as “the opposition offered by one thing, force, etc., to another.” So releasing resistance basically means (for our purposes) to set free from confinement, restraint or bondage that is produced by the opposing force. For us, the opposing force could be seen as limiting beliefs about ourselves, our lives, our purposes, or anything we desire.

As I mentioned, releasing resistance is a two-step process.

Living with G.R.A.C.E. Part I

Alan — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:15:43 +0000

I love moments of inspiration. Unfortunately, the times that I am really inspired are generally when I’m in the shower. Then, I have to hurry up so I can get out of the shower to write down whatever it is I am inspired with before I actually forget the inspiration.

Long ago, I discovered a process called the “GRACE” process. It was presented by Alma Daniel and Timothy Wyllie in their book Ask Your Angels (no, it is not a specifically Christian book, and I spent long hours using this book with much success).

And in the shower the other day, I was inspired with a “new form” of this process that could be applied to manifesting things in one’s life through energy work. Here’s the basic outline of it:

Effects of a LowCarb Diet

Alan — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:44:14 +0000

This is just a quick note. I’m not doing a full blog post today because I have to start getting ready for class very soon. At any rate, the point of this post is this:

It’s pretty obvious that the diet menu I have constructed for myself is low-carbohydrate. One of the side effects of this kind of diet is low blood sugar. In actuality, my blood sugar is normal right now, but because it is lower than my body is actually used to, I have strange moments of spaciness in the afternoons. As I type this, I am experiencing one of them. As my body gets used to the lower blood sugar level, I will stop experiencing these. But WOWZERS, does everything feel distant right now!

Anyhow, just a note!

Alan

Weekly Meal Plan (Final)

Alan — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:06:58 +0000

After a full week of doing massive amounts of research (including playing around with MyPyramid.gov for a long while), I finally settled on a particular weekly diet. I tried to keep it as simple as possible so I could fit all of it into my schedule.

The Dreaded E-word

Alan — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:01:38 +0000

What’s the dreaded “e-word?” Well … EXERCISE, of course! I started doing some research, but as I said in another post, it’s kind of obvious that calories out have to be more than calories in, in order to lose weight.

Effective Ritual Design Part II

Alan — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:23:03 +0000

This is a video. You’ll have to login to see it.

Weekly Meal Plan (Part I)

Alan — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:07:35 +0000

I promised a meal plan that was healthier, and here it is. The really crazy thing is that, while it’s healthier, it is also *more* calories than I normally take in. But, I also noticed, while formulating this thing, that my usual intake is more calories *from fat* (which this plan significantly decreases).

Inspired to a New Goal

Alan — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:49:35 +0000

This is the beginning of my weight loss journey. (Warning: for those of you with weak stomachs, I encourage you to NOT look at the picture at the end of this post.)

Effective Ritual Design Part I

Alan — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:16:42 +0000

This is a video. You’ll have to login to view it.

Servitors Part V – The Creation Ritual

Alan — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:04:41 +0000

In this final installment in my Servitor creation series, I am giving you the ritual that I normally use to create a Servitor. My particular flavor is Wiccan-style ritual, but you can feel free to couch the main parts of this ritual in the format you normally use. It is much more likely to be successful if you utilize a ritual format that you are used to working within.

Addendum to Servitors Part II

Alan — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:31:22 +0000

You can create servitors to:

go everywhere with you and protect you;
bring you money when desperately in need;
to tell you what things will happen, when they will happen, and at what time of the night or day they will happen;
to give you information if someone asks you “What am I thinking?” or “What has happened to me?” or even “What is going to happen?” – your Servitor can tell you in your mind, while you speak the answers to the one who asks as if you knew it yourself;
perform various tasks at your request;
give you information on someone’s illness, whether the person will live or die, and even the day and hour of their death;
to give you the power to cure;
cause the friendship of influential people;
and so much more!

I really am not sure why I felt the need to write this particular short post, but I did – so here it is!

Servitors Part IV – The Sigil

Alan — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:33:12 +0000

To create the Servitor’s sigil, there are a couple of different methods you can use. Keep in mind that these are my particular preferences. You are not bound to these ideas, but I always use one of these two processes because they are easiest for me, and they both work well.

Social Equality Beckons

Alan — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:35:14 +0000

Today was a day of reckoning for me. It has been one of those days – for me, anyhow – that made me sit up and actually *think* (which is something few people tend to do these days, anyhow). Namely, it’s because I received a fantastic little note in my inbox about some kind of crap that is supposedly written by a queer kid who was raised by queer parents. There’s some pretty alarming stuff in this email, so I’m going to respond to it bit by bit.

T-day and More

Alan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:40:45 +0000

Next week, we’ll be taking a trip to Georgia. The hubby’s Mom and Dad are showing up at our place Tuesday evening, and then Wednesday, we make the eight hour drive to my Sis-in-Law’s place. She and her hubby just bought it, so it will be the first time we’ve seen it or stayed there, and that’s why we all thought it would be a great idea to celebrate Thanksgiving there.

General Update for Nov.

Alan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:27:16 +0000

As you may know, I started Spencerian this past September, and I’m working towards becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. Life is fabulously busy these days, but I’m keeping up. Just bought a new ride, too.

General Update

Alan — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:57:58 +0000

So, for those of you who aren’t aware, a few things have happened to me over the past several weeks and months.

(1) I’m going to nursing school in the evenings. I am in the process of becoming a(n) LPN.

(2) I was in a vehicle accident on 10/9/09, so I’m in the process of dealing with the insurance company and looking at getting a new vehicle.

(3) I have been working with a group of guys on a Witchcraft/Shamanistic style of path that is designed specifically for gay men.

(4) You may not be aware of it right now, but there will be new stuff coming for this site very soon. I’m discontinuing my work on “Mountain Magic” right now, as I’ve decided to work primarily on the aforementioned projects.

Peace,

Alan

Mountain Magic Excerpt I

Alan — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:03:32 +0000

This is a brief excerpt from my forthcoming book Mountain Magic: Eastern Kentucky Hoodoo, Rootwork & Conjure.

Heptameron, Part I

Alan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:27:43 +0000

While I cannot say that preparing for an operation from the Heptameron has been easy, I can say that it has been rewarding thus far. One of the many emphases in Liesewski’s book is focused on the preparation of the pentacle. That’s what I’m filling you in on here, and then I’ll be going through the rest of the setup process as the time arrives.

Update 6/16/09

Alan — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:28:47 +0000

I have to apologize that my posts have been less frequent of late. I have some catching up to do, but I have to tell you about my latest magickal experiment.

To Have Succeeded

Alan — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:49:25 +0000

For the second or third time, I have just finished watching Amercian History X. While I am not into racism and the like, preferring freedom over fanaticism, it is an entertaining movie (and not just because Edward Norton has a fantastic nude scene which is probably one of the major fantasies of every gay man this side of the Milky Way Galaxy). Rather, it is informative, educational and entertaining because it always reminds me of the saying by which I live my life.