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Friday, July 17th, 2009
11:18 am	Karma, destiny and free will, the Anti-Secret (part two) This article is the second of three tackling these intertwined subjects. It also addresses a bit about "The Secret" and why it's contrary to the concept of karma. http://www.examiner.com/x-12989-LA-Occult--Paranormal-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Karma-destiny-and-free-will-the-AntiSecret-part-two (Comment on this)
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
8:31 am	New article: Karma, destiny and free will This article is the first of three tackling these intertwined subjects. http://www.examiner.com/x-12989-LA-Occult--Paranormal-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Karma-destiny-and-free-will-part-one (Comment on this)
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
9:15 am	New article: Past-lives and reincarnation. First of all, thanks to a nice dinner last night at Follow Your Heart with boztopia, I'm recovering much better. I wrote this article because "Past lives" is the most requested topic. I linked this to a recent book that came out called Soul Survivor which is one of the most thoroughly documented cases of a reincarnation. Past life reading is probably my strongest psychic discipline and I have many examples to draw from. In fact, every example in the article comes from each of my friends; none of them are my own. http://www.examiner.com/x-12989-LA-Occult--Paranormal-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Past-lives-and-reincarnation-in-our-everyday-life (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, July 13th, 2009
9:06 am	Article up: When you can't stay positive, why not try being negative? Some of you may have known that I posted this article on Friday in the Examiner. I didn't announce it because I did not know what my power level would be like today. I'm about 48% to 50% today. Anyways, I wrote this article because I was dealing with the frustration of not being able to stay positive or even think positive on tough times. The problem is that I couldn't stay positive so I decided to write about why it's actually GOOD to be negative. I wrote it almost as a way to vent. But looking back at the article, even if it is metaphysically politically incorrect, being negative IS a good idea when things are tough. And this article lists the reasons why. http://www.examiner.com/x-12989-LA-Occult--Paranormal-Examiner~y2009m7d10-When-you-cant-stay-positive-why-not-try-being-negative (Comment on this)
Thursday, July 9th, 2009
8:39 am	New article: Exorcism of a ghost, a firsthand account I wrote this article because people kept requesting this. I admit writing this one was hard because I AM afraid of how crazy this looks, despite that this has actually happened. Writing about an exorcism is not easy, but writing it in first person perspective is easier. I use as much sensory detail as possible to explain what I sense and feel when I detect a ghost and when I exorcize it. I don't know if I'll write anything like this again as an article and stick to subjects that don't appear as involved. http://www.examiner.com/x-12989-LA-Occult--Paranormal-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Exorcism-of-a-ghost-a-firsthand-account (Comment on this)
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
11:44 am	Happy birthday kaytilake Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Kayti, Happy birthday to you! (assume that I can sing like Freddie Mercury, it will sound much better.) *Muah!* May your days all be special. Mucho love, ~Ryan (1 Comment |Comment on this)
9:03 am	New article: How jewelry can be more than decorative; it can be healing. Today's article is about the effects of stones with jewelry maker kellyfaerie. Although it's a basic introduction to the properties of stones, but what I love about Kelly's work is how she fashions the stones with beautiful details so it's not simply some stone on a chain. They're works of art. http://www.examiner.com/x-12989-LA-Occult--Paranormal-Examiner~y2009m7d7-How-jewelry-can-be-more-than-decorative-it-can-be-healing (Comment on this)
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
9:19 am	New article: Using a pendulum as a divination technique. I wrote this because it's an easy way to do divination. Divination does not require elaborate tools, in fact, possibly the oldest form of sensing the future is the simplest. Anybody can actually do this. I even provide a reason why the technique works. http://www.examiner.com/x-12989-LA-Occult--Paranormal-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Using-a-pendulum-as-a-divination-technique (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, July 6th, 2009
9:41 am	New article: Hypnosis as a method for actors? I'm very privileged to interview Toni Attell for this particular subject. Toni is an Emmy-nominated actress who is also a certified hypnotherapist. She combines both in one of the most unique classes that she offers and she does offer it here in San Fernando Valley. One of my favorite parts of the interview was discussing how it is possible to get TOO deep into character, such as Heath Ledger when playing the Joker, and why hypnosis would have prevented an actor from "going over the edge." As a person, she is the only person who I have done hypnosis with. http://www.examiner.com/x-12989-LA-Occult--Paranormal-Examiner~y2009m7d5-Hypnosis-as-a-method-for-actors (Comment on this)
Sunday, July 5th, 2009
6:40 pm	Ryan's first NASCAR local race. On July 4th with the full moon out, I went to Irwindale to attend a local NASCAR race. These are races on smaller tracks where people start out, sort of like minor leagues for NASCAR. Of course, I went with Scott. As a venue, Toyota Irwindale Speedway is a very nice place. It is called the "Daytona 500 of the short track." It was kewl that for a couple of hours, people were able to walk on the actual racing track and meet up with the drivers. Scott and I did not know any of the drivers so we were looking at how steep the banking of the track was. It was pretty kewl. However, what was kewl to Scott and I was seeing Kendell Lopez. She is an 18-year-old Latina stock car driver. I think she was the only female driver on the track. Scott and I squeed and we automatically decided we're rooting for her. It was kewl seeing a line of young girls waiting for an autograph from her. She started on the pole but finished 5th on her race. One drawback of attending a NASCAR race in person is that it's hard to stay focused on the race when you are not sure who to root for (Kendell already raced by the time the last race happened). So on a 200 lap race I was a bit bored; it's not like there's a cut to commercial. Even Scott got a bit bored, but again, it's because we did not know who to root for at a local track and 200 laps (even at a half mile track) felt long. Scott was used to shorter races where the action was more intense. Then of course, we saw the fireworks display and that was awesome. And the worst part was taking 45 minutes to leave the venue since everyone was leaving at once. So overall, I had a nice time. I don't think it deterred me from wanting to see more races and Scott is already trying to make me go when I'm not LARPing. I'll think about it. (6 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
10:19 am	Question for both Harry Potter fans and users of magick. Out of curiosity, Does "Harry Potter" have a positive or negative effect (or any effect) on the modern view of the occult or magick? Current Mood: curious (15 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
9:01 am	New article up: The spiritual consquences of suicide Although I had other articles planned, this one came out of me rather quickly. Even if we have reasons to tell someone why he or she should not take his or her own life, I approach it from a completely different angle. Many who contemplate suicide assume that the next life or the afterlife will be better so death is viewed as an "escape plan." As a medium, I can tell you right now: Trust me, your afterlife can get worse if you do it. http://www.examiner.com/x-12989-LA-Occult--Paranormal-Examiner~y2009m7d1-The-spiritual-consequences-of-suicide (Comment on this)
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
5:28 pm	Okay, I don't have an answer for this one. I don't have an answer to why Karl Malden and Mollie Sugden have just died... In addition to Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, Billy Mays, Ed McMahon, and David Carradine. I'm pretty sad about Mollie Sugden, who played Mrs. Slocombe, in the British Comedy "Are You Being Served?" My Mom, brother and I would watch that as regularly as The Golden Girls. Sweet Jeebus, man. I know that logically, death is a part of life. But even I can't avoid the feeling that this is weird. (8 Comments |Comment on this)
9:06 am	Ask toast3r - Session: Let it go. Time for another Ask toast3r session. I feel better about doing it now compared to last week. The rules are the same: Ask any question. No question unanswered. Anyone here on this forum can contribute because collectively, we can help each other. ( Read more... ) (49 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
11:37 am	Whoa... My article on demons is currently listed #1 of all LA Examiners. 1 out of over 400 LA Examiners. It is number #2 among all Religious and Spirituality Examiners. NATIONALLY. ... The article is beating coverages on the LA Lakers and Hollywood gossip. Oh. My. Gahd. Current Mood: humbled (17 Comments |Comment on this)
9:30 am	New article: Devil Inside, Identifying the Demonic Archetype. I debated writing about this due to the subject matter but I also figured that it was a contrast to the Angelic Archetype I wrote earlier. I had prelaunched this article last night without telling many people. Normally, I launch my articles late at night and then announce them the next morning. This morning, I was ranked #3 of all Los Angeles Examiner writers. I was ranked #4 out of all Religion and Spirituality writers Nationally. Because of this article about Demons. With that in mind, here's my article: http://www.examiner.com/x-12989-LA-Occult--Paranormal-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Devil-inside-Identifying-the-Demonic-Archetype (Comment on this)
Monday, June 29th, 2009
9:02 am	Completely taken from ashoe YOU'RE ON MY FRIENDS LIST, I want to know 28 things about you. I don't care if we've never talked, never really clicked, or if we already know everything about each other. I really don't. You are obviously on my flist, so let me know with whom I'm friends! (Feel free to only answer some of them if you like!) ( Read more... ) (12 Comments |Comment on this)
8:54 am	New article up: Empathy and shielding. I imagine this will not be as popular as my Michael Jackson story. Anyways, I have an idea list that has several topics on it and whatever I felt like writing about would become an article. The topic list is three pages long. One day, I woke up and the thing that came to mind was "write about how to shield for empaths." That topic wasn't on that list. I figure it means people need or want to know about the topic. Also, I know many of you who are empaths or now people that are, so I hope this is of practical use to you. http://www.examiner.com/x-12989-LA-Occult--Paranormal-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Empathy-and-shielding (Comment on this)
Friday, June 26th, 2009
10:30 am	I was but... I originally put up an Ask toast3r session but... but it's not the right time. I'm sorry. (*.*) Have a good weekend everyone. Current Mood: somber (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
9:02 pm	Special article: Why do deaths come in threes? With the deaths of Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, this question was asked of me several times today. Using as much metaphysical power and clarity as I could, I started writing and could not stop. Here is my answer. http://www.examiner.com/x-12989-LA-Occult--Paranormal-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Why-do-deaths-come-in-threes P.S. Normally, I don't write for Fridays (and it makes it five articles this week). I just had this compelling urge to respond. P.P.S. I was working at the Westwood Rocky Mountain Chocolate shop when news of Michael Jackson's death was announced at the UCLA Medical Center. MJ was less than half a mile from where I was working. (2 Comments |Comment on this)