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Manly P. Hall - Self Unfoldment
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- Written by: Rod Boyle
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And so I've begun reading Manly P. Hall's "Self Unfoldment", which is in the genre of New Age Self Help books, actually probably one of the first to pioneer the genre.
If you're unfamiliar with Manly P. Hall I'd suggest you read the Wiki here:
Link: Wikipedia on Manly P. Hall
And note his absolutely amazing photo.
Now - if you were too lazy to click on the link I'll briefly sum it up here: Manly P. Hall, one of the espousers of the Theosophist movement, formidably educated himself at a young age and distilled the essential "Truths" he discovered into a variety of books and manuals. Even if you've never heard of him, chances are you've been influenced by his thinking. I've wanted to read him for a long while and was lucky to finally find one of his books.
To read it - a pragmatic approach to spirituality tailored for western adepts, the disciplines it sets out for you - the changing of your thinking - refinement, evolution, etc. - is good. Nothing I didn't know, but he lays it out in plain speech, and it's interesting to see how at odds it is with the New Age movement, Vision Boards, Etc. - that evolved from it. His is, of course, the right path - the New Age movement that succeeded it is focused too much on the acquisition of useless things and external change, whereas his book focuses primarily on changing the reader from within.
I'm impressed, although I knew I would be, and he doesn't need my recommendation.
Sprouts
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- Written by: Rod Boyle
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A new vegan cafe opened kitty-corner to Oso Negro, have been a couple of times.
Surprisingly good and hearty. Reasonably priced - $15.00 for a sandwich/wrap and side - (or thereabouts) - good and nourishing.
While I refuse to give up meat (I've done that before) - I accept that eating a lot less meat is a good thing. And they do make the alternatives tasty....
Friday, Ainsworth
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Up early and making the drive - it's the only garage sale this weekend, a promising description and it rewards me well. A Yamaha guitar, excellent condition, with stand, case and guitar books. $50.00. An antique New Haven Gingerbread Mantle Clock, $40, approx. 115, 120 years old. I have yet to see if it's working, it doesn't matter, it's a beautiful thing and I'd be happy to scavenge the parts. Various other trifles, art supplies, mixed media, a buckskin fringed coat, vintage, well loved, - $10.00 - passed on to the daughter (it suits her, and the Kootenay Life).
And this: 
Now it's largely intact, most specimens in their proper place - I could use something similar, but - I'm building my own. So this is something I give to Chris at work, with the caveat that he turn over the cache of Rolexes and Omega's his mother was supposed to find at an Estate Sale in Ottawa.
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