In this captivating episode, we embark on a mystical journey through the rich tapestry of Berber (Amazigh) culture, deep within the heart of North Africa. Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of the Berber people, a community whose ancient belief systems, myths, and legends are as awe-inspiring as the towering Atlas Mountains they call home. Discover the fascinating lore of the Berber culture, as we explore the enigmatic connection between their protective talismans and the enduring myth of Atlas, the Titan who bears the world upon his shoulders.

However, beneath the veil of this profound spirituality lies a stark reality – the Berber people find themselves endangered and marginalized, often branded as heretics in the very region they've inhabited for centuries. Through the lens of anthropology, we'll unravel the complex tapestry of their history, the challenges they face, and the enduring resilience that defines their identity. Join us in this illuminating exploration of a culture whose mysteries and struggles deserve to be brought to the forefront of global understanding.

SELECTED READING: Mythologies of the Berber People (10/4/22) via indigenouspeoplenet.wordpress.com

YOUR FAVORITE MYSTICAL BEDTIME STORY PODCAST: Can’t sleep? This adult bedtime story podcast invites you to escape the burdens of sleeplessness and immerse yourself in a mystical world of relaxation and enchantment. Sometimes our weary minds need a break from the endless scrolling that often accompanies insomnia. Each episode allows you to unwind and prepare to embrace deep sleep while awakening to arcane wisdom at the same time.

Designed to alleviate nighttime anxiety, each audio journey will offer an oasis of serenity amidst the chaos of the waking world. Choose to embrace restful sleep or enjoy a conscious, meditative state—it's your choice. Prepare to be transported to a realm where dreams and relaxation intertwine. Bid farewell to restless nights and awaken to a newfound sense of peace and rejuvenation.

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Join me as we delve into the intriguing connection between occultism and the exercise of state power throughout history. Together, we'll explore how occult practices have played a role in shaping the dynamics of governance, from ancient secret societies to modern conspiracy theories. The discussion ranges from the alluring concept of the "magician State" as proposed by scholar Ioan Couliano, to the sinister manifestations of occultism in infamous regimes like the Third Reich. We also uncover the surprising role of occultism in the early English colonial ventures and how it influenced their quest for power and new civilizations. Join us as we uncover the hidden layers of history where magic and statecraft intersect.

SELECTED READING: An Empire of Magick: Occultism & the British Empire (June 2023, The Dissident Review)

YOUR FAVORITE MYSTICAL BEDTIME STORY PODCAST: Can’t sleep? This adult bedtime story podcast invites you to escape the burdens of sleeplessness and immerse yourself in a mystical world of relaxation and enchantment. Sometimes our weary minds need a break from the endless scrolling that often accompanies insomnia. Each episode allows you to unwind and prepare to embrace deep sleep while awakening to arcane wisdom at the same time. Designed to alleviate nighttime anxiety, each audio journey will offer an oasis of serenity amidst the chaos of the waking world. Choose to embrace restful sleep or enjoy a conscious, meditative state—it's your choice. Prepare to be transported to a realm where dreams and relaxation intertwine. Bid farewell to restless nights and awaken to a newfound sense of peace and rejuvenation.

CONNECT WITH ME + CHECK OUT MORE OF MY WORK: To dive deeper into these themes and explore more of my original work, follow my other podcast, Back From The Borderline, on your favorite podcast player or visit backfromtheborderline.com. You can also connect with me on Instagram @backfromtheborderline, where I share my favorite reads, tools, and all things inner alchemy.

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If the paramount project of W.B. Yeats’ professional life was the perfection of the art of poetry, it was intertwined with a personal preoccupation, the study and practice of magic—not in any metaphorical sense, but the dedicated pursuit of supernatural powers based upon the ancient traditions of alchemy and necromancy, which began in his youth and persisted to the end of his long life.

SELECTED READING: "W.B. Yeats, Magus" by Jamie James for Lapham's Quarterly

YOUR FAVORITE MYSTICAL BEDTIME STORY PODCAST: Can’t sleep? This adult bedtime story podcast invites you to escape the burdens of sleeplessness and immerse yourself in a mystical world of relaxation and enchantment. Sometimes our weary minds need a break from the endless scrolling that often accompanies insomnia. Each episode allows you to unwind and prepare to embrace deep sleep while awakening to arcane wisdom at the same time. Designed to alleviate nighttime anxiety, each audio journey will offer an oasis of serenity amidst the chaos of the waking world. Choose to embrace restful sleep or enjoy a conscious, meditative state—it's your choice. Prepare to be transported to a realm where dreams and relaxation intertwine. Bid farewell to restless nights and awaken to a newfound sense of peace and rejuvenation.

CONNECT WITH ME + CHECK OUT MORE OF MY WORK: To dive deeper into these themes and explore more of my original work, follow my other podcast, Back From The Borderline, on your favorite podcast player or visit backfromtheborderline.com. You can also connect with me on Instagram @backfromtheborderline, where I share my favorite reads, tools, and all things inner alchemy.

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Self-remembering" is an esoteric practice focused on cultivating heightened self-awareness. Practitioners observe their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment, fostering mindfulness in the present moment. This technique encourages detachment from ego-driven tendencies and the pursuit of a deeper, authentic self. It serves as a valuable tool on the path to personal awakening and self-realization. By consistently applying self-remembering, individuals aim to transcend their conditioned consciousness and move towards enlightenment. Unlike mantra meditation, the method of self-remembering - also known as "atma vichara "or "self-abidence" - is very simple, completely effortless and can become continuous throughout all activities.

CONNECT WITH ME + CHECK OUT MORE OF MY WORK: To dive deeper into these themes and explore more of my original work, follow my other podcast, Back From The Borderline, on your favorite podcast player or visit backfromtheborderline.com. You can also connect with me on Instagram @backfromtheborderline, where I share my favorite reads, tools, and all things inner alchemy.

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This marks the final episode (part 5) of a multi-episode series where I will read aloud chapters from Manly P. Hall's “The Wisdom of the Knowing Ones: Gnosticism, the Key to Esoteric Christianity.” In this episode, we'll be reading chapter four, “Meditation Symbols in Christian and Gnostic Mysticism.”

What you'll learn:

·      Why most major religions during this time became divided into two sections: one which was for the public (exoteric) and one which was reserved for the few who were willing to dedicate their lives to enlightenment (esoteric / mystical)

·      How the Neoplatonists and Gnostics became aware in the beginning of the Christian era that there was one essential story underneath practically all the religious traditions of mankind (the idea that the heavens, the stars and the planets were dieties)

·      How the silk caravan routes between China and the Roman Empire connected previously remote lands, giving rise to the esoteric sects of various major world religions due to a mingling, mixing, blending (and confusing) of faiths, which continued until the late third – early fourth century AD

·      What the insights from the Dead Sea Scrolls and Gnostic Library of Nag Hammadi taught us about the mysterious beliefs and practices of the Essenes, Nazarenes and the Gnostics

·      The rise of mystic Kabbalism and comparative religion

·      How many priests of major world religions became corrupted, which led to the persecution and extermination of more mystical sects, which they deemed “heretical”

·      How Yogic philosophy and systems of Oriental meditation were available in Europe earlier than many are aware of and the impact this had on mystical Christianity

·      The ritualistic (and pagan) roots of the Catholic Mass, also known as “The Eucharist” (esoteric signs and symbols in the Catholic mass)

·      The rise of Hermetic philosophy and its connection to the development of alchemy

·      The esoteric meaning behind the Christian symbol of the cross and its connection to the Ceremonial Magic of the Middle Ages

·      The meaning behind the Gnostic symbol of the lion-headed serpent and how it was taken from the Egyptian legend of the god Harpocrates

SELECTED READING: “The Wisdom of the Knowing Ones: Gnosticism, the Key to Esoteric Christianity.” (Pages 1-22)

CONNECT WITH ME + CHECK OUT MORE OF MY WORK: To dive deeper into these themes and explore more of my original work, follow my other podcast, Back From The Borderline, on your favorite podcast player or visit backfromtheborderline.com. You can also connect with me on Instagram @backfromtheborderline, where I share my favorite reads, tools, and all things inner alchemy.

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This marks part 4 of a 5-part series where I will read aloud chapters from Manly P. Hall's “The Wisdom of the Knowing Ones: Gnosticism, the Key to Esoteric Christianity.” In this episode, we'll be reading chapter three, “Alexandria, The Cradle of Western Mysticism.” 

What you'll learn:

·      Why is Alexandria so important? (The history of the city of Alexandria and the impact it had on the development of esoteric mystery schools of the world’s major religions)

·      When was Alexandria burned and why was it burned?

·      The history and importance of the library of Alexandria

·      Alexandrian Neoplatonism and how it valued “internal experience” over “external education”

·      What led up to the destruction of the library of Alexandria and the ancient knowledge that was stored there?

·      Alexandria’s impact on Sufism, Kabbalah, Judaism, Islam and Christianity

·      The importance of the figure Ptolemy Soter (Savior), the successor of Alexander the Great to the city of Alexandria

·      The story of Hypatia, ancient Alexandria’s great female astrologer and mathematician (and more on ancient Greek astronomy and Cosmology)

·      The connection between the Egyptian deity Thoth and the Greek god Hermes and how this connection produced the semi-mythological deity of Universal Wisdom “Thoth Hermes Trismegistus”

·      The connection between ancient hermetic philosophy and the alchemical traditions and practices of the Middle Ages

·      The conflict between the Romans and Christians (exploring the influence and impact of Constantine and the Council of Nicea in 325 AD)

·      The Essene community (a sect called the “Therapeutae” and the impact Philo’s writings had on the awareness of this sect

CONNECT WITH ME + CHECK OUT MORE OF MY WORK: To dive deeper into these themes and explore more of my original work, follow my other podcast, Back From The Borderline, on your favorite podcast player or visit backfromtheborderline.com. You can also connect with me on Instagram @backfromtheborderline, where I share my favorite reads, tools, and all things inner alchemy.

SELECTED READING: “The Wisdom of the Knowing Ones: Gnosticism, the Key to Esoteric Christianity.” (Pages 1-22)

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This marks part 3 of a 5-part series where I will read aloud chapters from Manly P. Hall's “The Wisdom of the Knowing Ones: Gnosticism, the Key to Esoteric Christianity.” In this episode, we'll be reading chapter two, “Parallels Between Eastern and Western Philosophy.”

What you'll learn:

·      The detailed process of how different religions and philosophies come into existence, unfold their teachings, attain their maximum sphere of influence, and then either diminish or fade away

·      When did Greek religion (Hellenism) as a religion and philosophy die off?

·      The connection between Syrian and Egyptian Gnosis and the development of early Christian sects like the Essenes and Nazarenes

·      The beginning phases of Buddism and how the core teachings became corrupted and too severe over time (similar to what happened with the Catholic church)

·      How mystic traditions (Sufism, Taoism, Gnosticism, Essenes) came in to fill the void left by major religions of Buddism, Hinduism, Islam and Orthodox Christianity

·      The story of Nagarjuna, often referred to as “The Second Buddha” by Tibetan and East Asian Mahayana (Great Vehicle) traditions of Buddhism

·      The three main ways that both Eastern and Western Mystic schools believe one can attain higher levels of spiritual knowledge and initiation (enlightenment)

·      The strong parallels between mystical Christianity and Eastern mysticism

·      The meaning of Prajnaparamita (“Mother of all the Buddhas”) in Buddhism and her connection to “Sophia, Virgin of the World” in Gnostic tradition

·      The use of mantras (repeated sound patterns” in early Eastern and Western esoteric traditions

CONNECT WITH ME + CHECK OUT MORE OF MY WORK: To dive deeper into these themes and explore more of my original work, follow my other podcast, Back From The Borderline, on your favorite podcast player or visit backfromtheborderline.com. You can also connect with me on Instagram @backfromtheborderline, where I share my favorite reads, tools, and all things inner alchemy.

SELECTED READING: “The Wisdom of the Knowing Ones: Gnosticism, the Key to Esoteric Christianity.” (Pages 1-22)

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This marks part 2 of a 5-part series where I will read aloud chapters from Manly P. Hall's “The Wisdom of the Knowing Ones: Gnosticism, the Key to Esoteric Christianity.” In this episode, we'll be reading chapter one, “Gnostism, The Key to Esoteric Christianity.”

What you'll learn:

• The impact the teachings of Plato and Aristotle had on the early Christian era
• The difference between creationism and emmanationism
• What is the role of Aristotle in anthropology?
• How the early Christian church viewed the concept of God
• How the Orthodox church struggled to contain and control the early Gnostic movement (and how it embraced parts of both Christianity and paganism)
• The contributions of certain early Gnostic teachers and theologians in Alexandria (Basilides and Valentinus)
• The myth of Pistis Sophia and Yaldabaoth as an understanding of the path of esoteric initiation
• How the Gnostics used “abraxas,” also known as Gnostic gems as talismans and ways to identify one another during the time the Orthodox Christian church was attempting to persecute them as heretics
• Pagan morals: how the Orthodox Christian church attempted to make Pagans out to be cruel “heathens,” when it fact, they also lived by their own values and moral code, and how many of them respected the teachings of Jesus
• Understanding the esoteric teachings of the early Christian mystery schools
• Why the Gnostics rejected much of the Old Testament (the Marcionite Christian Church: what they believed and why Marcion was excommunicated)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Manly Palmer Hall was a Canadian author, lecturer, astrologer, mystic, and Freemason. Over his 70-year career he gave thousands of lectures and published over 150 volumes of written work. Early in his life, he became drawn to mysticism, esoteric philosophies, and their underlying principles. While visiting London in the early 1930s, Hall acquired from an auction agent at Sotheby's, a substantial collection of rare books and manuscripts about alchemy and esotericism. Owing to economic conditions resulting from the Great Depression, he acquired the collection for an insanely low price due to the economic circumstances of the time.

SELECTED READING: “The Wisdom of the Knowing Ones: Gnosticism, the Key to Esoteric Christianity.” (Pages 1-22)

CONNECT WITH ME + CHECK OUT MORE OF MY WORK: To dive deeper into these themes and explore more of my original work, follow my other podcast, Back From The Borderline, on your favorite podcast player or visit backfromtheborderline.com. You can also connect with me on Instagram @backfromtheborderline, where I share my favorite reads, tools, and all things inner alchemy.

YOUR FAVORITE MYSTICAL BEDTIME STORY PODCAST: Can’t sleep? This adult bedtime story podcast invites you to escape the burdens of sleeplessness and immerse yourself in a mystical world of relaxation and enchantment. Sometimes our weary minds need a break from the endless scrolling that often accompanies insomnia. Each episode allows you to unwind and prepare to embrace deep sleep while awakening to arcane wisdom at the same time.

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Join me as I read a chapter from Manly P. Hall's “The Wisdom of the Knowing Ones: Gnosticism, the Key to Esoteric Christianity,” a collection of inter-related essays concerning the "esoteric keys" to the early movement of Christianity. In this episode, we'll be reading the introduction of the book, titled "What Do The Knowers Know?" Together, we'll explore the importance of the 1945 dicovery of the Nag Hammadi Codices, a collection of early Christian Gnostic texts, which were originally written in the 2nd and 4th centuries AD.

What you'll learn:

• What is Gnosticism?
• What were the main Gnostic beliefs and practices?
• What does Gnosticism have to do with esoteric Christianity?
• What is the significance of the Nag Hammadi library and what sacred texts were found there??
• Is Jesus in the Nag Hammadi writings?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Manly Palmer Hall was a Canadian author, lecturer, astrologer, mystic, and Freemason. Over his 70-year career he gave thousands of lectures and published over 150 volumes of written work. Early in his life, he became drawn to mysticism, esoteric philosophies, and their underlying principles. While visiting London in the early 1930s, Hall acquired from an auction agent at Sotheby's, a substantial collection of rare books and manuscripts about alchemy and esotericism. Owing to economic conditions resulting from the Great Depression, he acquired the collection for an insanely low price due to the economic circumstances of the time.

SELECTED READING: “The Wisdom of the Knowing Ones: Gnosticism, the Key to Esoteric Christianity.” (Pages 1-22)

CONNECT WITH ME + CHECK OUT MORE OF MY WORK: To dive deeper into these themes and explore more of my original work, follow my other podcast, Back From The Borderline, on your favorite podcast player or visit backfromtheborderline.com. You can also connect with me on Instagram @backfromtheborderline, where I share my favorite reads, tools, and all things inner alchemy.

YOUR FAVORITE MYSTICAL BEDTIME STORY PODCAST: Can’t sleep? This adult bedtime story podcast invites you to escape the burdens of sleeplessness and immerse yourself in a mystical world of relaxation and enchantment. Sometimes our weary minds need a break from the endless scrolling that often accompanies insomnia. Each episode allows you to unwind and prepare to embrace deep sleep while awakening to arcane wisdom at the same time. Designed to alleviate nighttime anxiety, each audio journey will offer an oasis of serenity amidst the chaos of the waking world. Choose to embrace restful sleep or enjoy a conscious, meditative state—it's your choice. Prepare to be transported to a realm where dreams and relaxation intertwine. Bid farewell to restless nights and awaken to a newfound sense of peace and rejuvenation.

Disclaimer: episodes of Night Night, Bitch are for the purpose of research, study, entertainment, meditation, sleep, and discussion. The views and opinions expressed in each episode belong to the original author(s)/creator(s)/speaker(s) and may not necessarily reflect those of Night Night, Bitch, its host, or its affiliates.

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Most of us are familiar with Dan Brown’s 2003 bestseller, The Da Vinci Code. It’s filled with conspiracy theories and secret societies. It all started with a poor priest in a little village in the south of France. His name was François-Bérenger Saunière. SELECTED READING: "Father Saunière and the Holy Grail — The French mystery that inspired the Da Vinci Code" by Lucy C (2018)

CONNECT WITH ME + CHECK OUT MORE OF MY WORK: To dive deeper into these themes and explore more of my original work, follow my other podcast, Back From The Borderline, on your favorite podcast player or visit backfromtheborderline.com. You can also connect with me on Instagram @backfromtheborderline, where I share my favorite reads, tools, and all things inner alchemy.

YOUR FAVORITE MYSTICAL BEDTIME STORY PODCAST: Can’t sleep? This adult bedtime story podcast invites you to escape the burdens of sleeplessness and immerse yourself in a mystical world of relaxation and enchantment. Sometimes our weary minds need a break from the endless scrolling that often accompanies insomnia. Each episode allows you to unwind and prepare to embrace deep sleep while awakening to arcane wisdom at the same time. Designed to alleviate nighttime anxiety, each audio journey will offer an oasis of serenity amidst the chaos of the waking world. Choose to embrace restful sleep or enjoy a conscious, meditative state—it's your choice. Prepare to be transported to a realm where dreams and relaxation intertwine. Bid farewell to restless nights and awaken to a newfound sense of peace and rejuvenation.

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