#bookstudies

[mysticalmeditation]

'Practicing The Presence': Conversations With Yanni

To conclude their study, Heather Smith & Yanni Charalambous share thoughts, contemplations & short meditations on questions that have arisen in their recent book study group on Joel Goldsmith's 'Practicing The Presence'. 

Heather hosts weekly YouTube Lives every Saturday at 2pm UK time offering meditations and extracts from 'The Heart Of Mysticism' by Joel Goldsmith:

www.youtube.com/@mystical-meditation

For more information about our book study groups, see: www.linktr.ee/mysticalmeditation 

There's no charge for our meetings, and there's need to have the books or to know anything about Joel Goldsmith's work. All are welcome.

#spirituality #mystical #meditation #theinfiniteway #joelgoldsmith #consciousness #practicingthepresence #spiritualhealing #innerpeace #livestreams #contemplation #bookstudy

[paynewriting]

Penultimate question for the year, and one we will confess we had been dreading putting a hard answer on since long before it being asked here. From MedusaCarmilla, to Leonastra:

How long did it take to earn your rings from the college in Castine? What was that process like—like long bookstudy, or closer to an apprenticeship?

Leonastra:

At this point I hold six of a possible ten rings of mastery from the college of Metallurgy. Or five of nine and the ring of mastery. Which you can collect for any five of the nine. See, I'm exclusively a blacksmith, I'm not a whitesmith, or a red smith and those skills are two of the four rings I don't have, along with the specific jeweller's ring, and the mage smith's ring. I mean, I'm obviously good enough to put things like Coruscant or the bond rings together, but it's not my trade. I have rings for smithing bladesmithing, armoursmithing, magically-enhanced-smithing, sparksmithing, and for blacksmithing. These were all practically examined over about a week a piece at the college, along with another more general . . . 'exam' that included some teaching for my sixth ring. Honestly, for things at that level, especially coming in as self-taught rather than college-educated, they basically want to get to know you and your skills before putting their name against them. I did end up with some recommended reading when I was looking at going for them, and I did read that, or had before. I will read for craft and sometimes for pleasure. But I've always been more practical than academic-- Okay, before I say this, remember that I am fire-proof, but my grandfather had me smith my first knife before I would say I was truly comfortable reader. It might have been a while before I came back to it. But I was so chuffed with that knife, ate with it for years, and my parents got a bit grumpy because it meant I refused to properly learn chopsticks. Back on topic though, the college of metallurgy is incredibly practical, with anvils in class rooms and and teaching in forges, it was a delight to see, but they don't skip on book learning and teaching too, being able to understand it all is a very valuable skill, but not one everyone needs, so they pursue whatever works for people. Or the case of external candidates like me, they look for a level of knowledge, expertise, and skill that conveys mastery, and accept that that looks different from individual to individual. But, oh gosh, to actually answer the question, either seven weeks, or three hundred years, depends how you want to look at it.

[uicb]

We made it to the @newberrylibrary! Today, UICB students, faculty, and UI Conservation Lab staff are visiting rare book collections in Chicago, IL (just a few hours away from Iowa City, IA). Follow our feed and our story throughout the day for exciting photos of our bookapalooza adventures! #uiowa #uicb #rarebook #adventures #books #bookhistory #history #historicalbooks #mfa #bookstudies #historicalstructures (at Newberry Library)

[bookstudience]

You were meant to read this!

Hi!

This is the sign you’ve been looking for, you did not stumble on my post on accident. Please remember that you are a lovely human being who deserves all the good things in life. You deserve roses on your doorsteps, forehead kisses and/or hugs from loved ones, and most importantly, the feeling of knowing that YOU, lovely reader, are going to be just fine. Mistakes happen, wrong choices are made, but that doesn’t change the fact that you need to treat yourself with a little bit of self care. :)

Take a deep breath, relax your shoulders, and let yourself feel whatever you may be feeling. 

You will be okay, everything will eventually work out one way or another. Pain is inevitable, but it does not last forever, suffering is only optional.

Don’t leave without seeing the clouds clear after that rainy day, alright?

Stay.

[umair20]

Hi

Looking for book to psychology in Top 5 book Aapke study

[pats-auf-deutsch]

Hey guys, I started a Bookstagram account and it would mean the world to me If you could give me a follow! @wordsmaderight_

Some of my fave books:

-red, white and royal blue

-all the Percy Jackson books

-THE BOOK THIEF

-The Shadow Of The Wind

-Anxious People

-Heartstopper

-the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo

And my fave TV shows are Gilmore Girls and Bones

[createyou86]

For #onebookjuly2021 I’m going old school, and doing V3.0 (via 2017), and one of my sections in my planner will be a deep dive book study of Archetypal Tarot by @marykgreer I’m pretty excited about diving in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #tarot #tarotcards #tarotreading #tarotreadersofinstagram #tarotspreads #witch #witchy #witchyvibes #witchesofinstagram #tarotbook #theoryofwitches #archetypal #archetypaltarot #marykgreer #book #bookstudy #deepdive #books #bookhaul #witchybooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CQoMJXZpe10/?utm_medium=tumblr

[pittrarebooks]

Thomas’ Malory’s King Arthur

Special Collections welcomed Will Rhodes’ ENGLIT1125 Masterpieces of Renaissance Literature on Wednesday, March 15th. Students had the opportunity to examine facsimiles of Renaissance literature and poetry; fine press and private press editions of literature and poetry; and historical texts dating back to the Renaissance. Students worked closely with these materials and completed an in-class assignment to create a short essay.  Professor Rhodes selected a handful of these essays for us to feature on the Special Collections Tumblr.  We hope that you enjoy!

This edition of Sir Thomas’ Malory’s King Arthur is a combination of work from both the 15th and 19th centuries. The book immediately caught my eye as part of the Fine Press/ Private Press Editions station; it had an evident luxurious quality, bound in ¾ Morocco leather with bright gold floral detailing. The binding of the book itself conveys a fairy-tale like quality, which fits its classic and well-loved contents.

The content of the book itself combines Malory’s original content with illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898), a major pioneer of the Art Nouveau movement. It is said that Beardsley was only twenty years old when he was commissioned by J.M Dent to collaborate on the text in 1892. Beardsley’s work was heavily influenced by Japanese woodcuts – apparent in his use of line, tone and intricate detail – and the result is a beautiful array of illustrations combining ornate block lettering and detailed depictions of flowers, foliage, damsels and knights. His style, which appears to combine gothic, medieval and modern influences, makes Beardsley the ideal illustrator for this text, which is a modern edition of the classic story of the adventures of King Arthur and his knights.

The fact that the text is written “in modern style” suggests it is actually supposed to be read and not simply owned as a decorative or collectable piece. However, the book certainly has a rare and collectable quality to it. Some illustrations take up whole pages (which are made of Dutch handmade paper) while others are dispersed through the body of text itself, and their richness adds to the decadent feel of the volume. The printing advancements of the 19th century certainly allow for this element of decadence that the printing technology of the 15th century would not have allowed. This means that this reworked edition enhances Malory’s original text in a way that he wouldn’t have been able to carry out himself. However, the stylised nature of Beardsley’s figures and the thick, jagged lines he uses may also be seen to add a sinister quality to the work that Malory may not have intended in his writing. However, I think the beauty and intricacy of this book certainly makes it a valuable reworking of his original tale.

-Amy Buckle, University of Pittsburgh undergraduate

[inkhead]

Evidence of squirrels: study #17

omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent (all knowing where all the bulbs, seeds, and new seedlings are)

[5am-studies]

It’s November and Winter’s here!!!! So i decided to give this month’s spread a theme and it’s the first spread to have one. It’s a clementine themed one because that’s my favorite winter fruit.

[rheinstudy]

[mysticalmeditation]

Heather Smith & Yanni Charalambous continue to share thoughts, contemplations & short meditations on questions that have arisen in their recent study group on Joel Goldsmith's book 'Practicing The Presence'. 

Heather hosts weekly YouTube Lives every Saturday at 2pm UK time offering meditations and extracts from 'The Heart Of Mysticism' by Joel Goldsmith:

www.youtube.com/@mystical-meditation

For more information about our book study groups, see: www.linktr.ee/mysticalmeditation 

There's no charge for our meetings, and there's need to have the books or to know anything about Joel Goldsmith's work. All are welcome.

#spirituality #mystical #meditation #theinfiniteway #joelgoldsmith #consciousness #practicingthepresence #spiritualhealing #innerpeace #livestreams #contemplation #bookstudy

[teachingliteracy]

Newest resource uploaded to my TpT store: That Book Life! - - This no-prep Book Study has 45 engaging Common Core-aligned activities/printables designed to delve deeper into Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora. 🍲 Thank You, Omu! is a sure-to-be-a-classic story about Omu, a loveable woman who makes the most delicious red stew ever. Pretty soon, everyone is knocking on her door for a bowl of her yummy stew...only to leave an empty pot for Omu when it comes time for her to eat! How does the community pull together to show their appreciation for the one-and-only Omu? - #teacherspayteachers #teachingliteracy #2ndgradeteacher #differentiation #3rdgradeteacher #readingspecialist #bookstudy #picturebook #thankyouomu #caldecott #ogemora #thatbooklife #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers https://www.instagram.com/p/Btjieschpb2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kmt43qcl6fd9

[uicb]

A group from AUA toured the UICB today and got to make a book, letterpress print a leaflet, have their name calligraphed, and learn about papermaking in less than an hour! #uicb #bookarts #bookstudies #letterpress #lettering #bookbinding #aua #uiowa

[bookstudience]

Dear Reader,

If you’re feeling lonely, hopeless, or anything negative, please listen to what I’m about to say.

Hold on for dear life, do not let anyone else take the wheel. Please keep going until you’ve reached that finish line because we both know you’re not there yet. 

It gets better, it always does. You’re going to make it and I’m there cheering you on Love.

You are one of a kind and unique in ways you’re unaware of. You are priceless, you are needed, you have so much potential in this life and you cannot let it go to waste!

Bad days happen, but they never last. Suffering is optional, do not let them win.

You’re strong and capable, I believe in you.

Stay another day.

Please?

[aventurasconmaricris]

FRIENDS! Aquí les dejo un background check del libro que estudiaremos estas próximas semanas 🙌🏽✨ 👇🏽C O L O S E N S E S ✨Nombre Original: Al ser una carta no tiene título en sus orígenes. ✨Nombre actual: Epístola de Pablo a los Colosenses ✨Autor y Fecha: Pablo; alrededor del 60 d. C. ✨Dato curioso: Colosas era un país poderoso y reconocido pero hubo un terremoto para el año 61 d.C que lo fue debilitando tanto físicamente, como emocionalmente, como financieramente, en fin... el país vivía una crisis. ✨Lengua original: Griego ✨Esquema: - Prólogo (1:1-8) - La obra redentora de Dios (1:9-23) - El ministerio de Pablo (1:24 - 2:5) - La nueva vida en Cristo (2:6 - 4:6) - Epílogo (4:7-18) ✨Contenido: Esta es un carta donde Pablo presenta un breve descripción de la herejía que se estaba viviendo en Colosas y ofrece una buena respuesta para refutarla. La iglesia había estado enfrentando el legalismo judaizante, mezcla de religiones y creencias y hasta el agnosticismo, el cual estaba eclipsando el maravilloso ministerio de Jesús en la mente de los creyentes. Pablo pretende aclarar que Cristo es Señor de toda la creación, abarcando hasta lo invisible y que Jesús ha obtenido redención para todos sus hijos haciéndolos aptos para la salvación. ✨Jesús en Colosenses - Señor (1:10, 3:17, 23-24) - Amado Hijo (1:13) - imagen del Dios invisible (1:15) - Primogénito de toda la Creación (1:15) - En él las cosas fueron creadas (1:16) - Cabeza (1:18; 2:19) - Principio (1:18) - Primogénito de entre los muertos (1:18) - Misterio (1:26-27) - Esperanza de Gloria (1:27) - Nuestra vida (3:4) - El todo y EN todo (3:11) - Amo (4:1) Inicia este estudio conmigo 🙌🏽🤩 Mañana toca el capítulo 1... ¿Me acompañas? COMENTA ABAJO 👇🏽 #LaBibliaDeMaricris #EstudiandoColosenses #Biblebookstudy #bookstudy #biblejournaling #studybible #adventist #adventista #estudiobiblico #sac https://www.instagram.com/p/CjiJH5srf6U/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=