Martin, I am attracted (which, for me, differs from agreement) to what you expressed regarding this group.

I don't know what my spiritual orientation is. Though I sense some will be attracted to what I express, and others, repelled. And I see that is as it should be.

Perhaps this will express my spiritual orientation: I request an invitation to your group, and yet am unattached to receiving one.

Thank you for receiving my expression. :)

Hi Martin,

Darren's the name ;) I've just got my Permaculture design certificate, and about to embark on my diploma course over the next few years.

The Shires Permaculture site was originally designed to store the learning material for each week, along with videos and photos. I've set it up for the group, as I'm a techy geek who's very much into Google.

 

Regarding the PDF version of "DIY handbook..." I do have a copy. It's over 7MB so can't attach it here... Can you send me an email and I'll reply as an attachment? (entropea at gmail dot com).

Peace,

Darren

Well met my friend.  Thank you I think that is an excellent idea about the booklet.  I have the same desire, thank you for confirming it to me.  I will start my intentions towards that purpose and see what comes out.  I look forward to sharing new ideas and laughter with you here.  - David

Hi Martin,

Thanks.

I found TheosNet by a friend.

Regards,
Magda

Martin :)

re: Hesychasm, i enjoy the 2nd & 3rd meanings of the term:

1. "the practice of inner prayer, aiming at union with God on a level beyond images, concepts and language", a sense in which the term is found in Evagrius Ponticus (345-399),Maximus the Confessor (c. 580-662), and Symeon the New Theologian (949-1022);
2. "the quest for such union through the Jesus Prayer", the earliest reference to which is in Diadochos of Photiki (c. 450);

i am particularly taken with the story told in 'the Way of a Pilgrim', a Russian traveller searching for the meaning of 'pray without ceasing'.

as a meditation practice, i've been trying a personal variation of the rosary but may need to change it up.

Thank you so much, Martin and fellow Theosophists, for accepting my request. There's lots of great stuff to read and take in here, so I'll probably be a quiet participant for awhile--subject to change at a moment's notice. ;-)

Another spammer..

Hi Lucy,
I will send you an email.
Welcome to theosophy.net and I hope you will find many friends here on the network.
Martin

Hi Martin,
I have not forgotten you or your last question. I am working on an appropriate reply.

Richard Silliker

Oh, i wish! My artistic inclinations in this life are geared toward enjoying what others produce. I have used words for art, but nothing like capturing actual nature. thank you for sharing this with us.

Did you paint the owl? I really like it.