Friday, March 2, 2012
Monitize
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
The Journey so Far!!!
Ever since I left camp,its being from one war to the other buh as a guy who's being well trained and prepared for the rigours of service year,I have managed to scale all the hurdles.
Life for me here started after we left camp where the euphoria of posting was at its highest but unfortunately for me I was posted to a local area called Eha-Amufu pricesely an LG names Isi-Uzo where the closest thing to entertainment I saw there were kids dancing around under the moonlight.That night I made the decision that I would not serve here if I wanted to maintain my sanity and therefore took bold step that I had to get back to Lagos to rest my head first before I start to strategise on what I would do wether to redeploy or stay in a more suitable environment...While making all these plans sickness which had accumulated from camp caught up wiv me so that kinda crippled my plans.Eventually after different shots of injections and different drugs I regained my strength and set about the mission which was to move myself to where I would enjoy my service and at the same time enjoy the experience the scheme (NYSC) had to offer............To be continued.
Life for me here started after we left camp where the euphoria of posting was at its highest but unfortunately for me I was posted to a local area called Eha-Amufu pricesely an LG names Isi-Uzo where the closest thing to entertainment I saw there were kids dancing around under the moonlight.That night I made the decision that I would not serve here if I wanted to maintain my sanity and therefore took bold step that I had to get back to Lagos to rest my head first before I start to strategise on what I would do wether to redeploy or stay in a more suitable environment...While making all these plans sickness which had accumulated from camp caught up wiv me so that kinda crippled my plans.Eventually after different shots of injections and different drugs I regained my strength and set about the mission which was to move myself to where I would enjoy my service and at the same time enjoy the experience the scheme (NYSC) had to offer............To be continued.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
God Worship
Renaissance occult philosophers organized, semi-codified and expanded existing occult knowledge, and many of their works form the foundation of modern Western occult practices. Their cosmology was divided into three realms, and it was earth-centric rather than helio-centric (a concept that has been suggested by this time but not widely accepted), with the rest of the universe wrapped around it like layers of an onion.
Dichotomy of Spirit and Matter
A primary belief driving the creation of this cosmology is the concept of a dichotomy between spirit and matter. All things are created for some mixture of spirit and matter. The physical world is primarily composed of matter, while the angels are primarily composed of spirit, for example. Items of vastly different compositions simply cannot directly connect. As such, intermediate layers are necessary to bridge the enormous gulf between physical existence and God.
Layers of Reality
The layers are divided into three realms, with outer layers being considered more spiritual and less physical than the realms below them. Within each layer are sub-hierarchies, again with outer layers being more spiritual than inner ones. The entire arrangement creates a graduated scale of spiritualness and materialness, with the central core being almost entirely material, and the outer ring being almost entirely spiritual.
This hierarchical system reinforced the Neoplatonic concept of spiritual development being necessary through steps. One must ascend by stages, slowly becoming more spiritual and less material. This is done through ritual but also through knowledge: truly understanding the nature of a level brings one more in tune with it as well. Attempting to expose oneself to knowledge too far out of reach was expected to provoke negative responses.
Earth-Centric Systems in the Modern World
Modern day occultists accept scientific views of the universe. Certainly none of them think that Earth is at the physical center of the universe, with everything else centered on it (as Fludd believed). However, the earth-centric model can still be used metaphorically or metaphysically. Says Adam McLean, a modern occultist:
[W]e can hold simultaneously in our consciousness many different models of the same facts on the outer world without there being any contradiction, as these models are all used in different ways, for different purposes. Thus the Copernican [earth-centric] model is fine if we wish to calculate planetary movements. The Ptolemaic [helio-centric] model also has a value in picturing other kinds of relationships. Only when we insist upon an absolute theoretical model of reality, can there be any contradiction in using these two Cosmic pictures.
Earth can still represent the physical side of the spectrum, with God representing the spiritual side of the spectrum, and all of the layers in-between representing intermediary steps.
These in-between layers can still keep their traditional associations. For example, surrounding yourself with items associated with the sun such as gold will help to attract solar influences, or else the item in question is a direct conduit of the desired influences, depending upon specific belief. On an even more abstract level, one may consider gold to be a subconscious reminder of the qualities one hopes to develop and attain. Regardless, these solarian influences are generally seen as spiritually superior to martian influences and far superior to any terrestrial influences, described below.
As Above, So Below
The Hermetic maxim "as above, so below" is another cornerstone of Western occult belief. While vastly different realms cannot directly communicate and interact with each other, the entire system does move as one. Movements in the upper realms dictate movements in the lower realms, and movements in the lower realms are an indication of movements in the upper realms.
God, who exists beyond the Angelic realm, commands the angels who move the celestial bodies in accordance. The influence of these bodies in turn brings about changes within the physical realm. Thus, learned astrologers could understand the influences at work upon the world at any moment through understanding of the position of the celestial bodies at that particular time.
Dichotomy of Spirit and Matter
A primary belief driving the creation of this cosmology is the concept of a dichotomy between spirit and matter. All things are created for some mixture of spirit and matter. The physical world is primarily composed of matter, while the angels are primarily composed of spirit, for example. Items of vastly different compositions simply cannot directly connect. As such, intermediate layers are necessary to bridge the enormous gulf between physical existence and God.
Layers of Reality
The layers are divided into three realms, with outer layers being considered more spiritual and less physical than the realms below them. Within each layer are sub-hierarchies, again with outer layers being more spiritual than inner ones. The entire arrangement creates a graduated scale of spiritualness and materialness, with the central core being almost entirely material, and the outer ring being almost entirely spiritual.
This hierarchical system reinforced the Neoplatonic concept of spiritual development being necessary through steps. One must ascend by stages, slowly becoming more spiritual and less material. This is done through ritual but also through knowledge: truly understanding the nature of a level brings one more in tune with it as well. Attempting to expose oneself to knowledge too far out of reach was expected to provoke negative responses.
Earth-Centric Systems in the Modern World
Modern day occultists accept scientific views of the universe. Certainly none of them think that Earth is at the physical center of the universe, with everything else centered on it (as Fludd believed). However, the earth-centric model can still be used metaphorically or metaphysically. Says Adam McLean, a modern occultist:
[W]e can hold simultaneously in our consciousness many different models of the same facts on the outer world without there being any contradiction, as these models are all used in different ways, for different purposes. Thus the Copernican [earth-centric] model is fine if we wish to calculate planetary movements. The Ptolemaic [helio-centric] model also has a value in picturing other kinds of relationships. Only when we insist upon an absolute theoretical model of reality, can there be any contradiction in using these two Cosmic pictures.
Earth can still represent the physical side of the spectrum, with God representing the spiritual side of the spectrum, and all of the layers in-between representing intermediary steps.
These in-between layers can still keep their traditional associations. For example, surrounding yourself with items associated with the sun such as gold will help to attract solar influences, or else the item in question is a direct conduit of the desired influences, depending upon specific belief. On an even more abstract level, one may consider gold to be a subconscious reminder of the qualities one hopes to develop and attain. Regardless, these solarian influences are generally seen as spiritually superior to martian influences and far superior to any terrestrial influences, described below.
As Above, So Below
The Hermetic maxim "as above, so below" is another cornerstone of Western occult belief. While vastly different realms cannot directly communicate and interact with each other, the entire system does move as one. Movements in the upper realms dictate movements in the lower realms, and movements in the lower realms are an indication of movements in the upper realms.
God, who exists beyond the Angelic realm, commands the angels who move the celestial bodies in accordance. The influence of these bodies in turn brings about changes within the physical realm. Thus, learned astrologers could understand the influences at work upon the world at any moment through understanding of the position of the celestial bodies at that particular time.
God Worship
Renaissance occult philosophers organized, semi-codified and expanded existing occult knowledge, and many of their works form the foundation of modern Western occult practices. Their cosmology was divided into three realms, and it was earth-centric rather than helio-centric (a concept that has been suggested by this time but not widely accepted), with the rest of the universe wrapped around it like layers of an onion.
Dichotomy of Spirit and Matter
A primary belief driving the creation of this cosmology is the concept of a dichotomy between spirit and matter. All things are created for some mixture of spirit and matter. The physical world is primarily composed of matter, while the angels are primarily composed of spirit, for example. Items of vastly different compositions simply cannot directly connect. As such, intermediate layers are necessary to bridge the enormous gulf between physical existence and God.
Layers of Reality
The layers are divided into three realms, with outer layers being considered more spiritual and less physical than the realms below them. Within each layer are sub-hierarchies, again with outer layers being more spiritual than inner ones. The entire arrangement creates a graduated scale of spiritualness and materialness, with the central core being almost entirely material, and the outer ring being almost entirely spiritual.
This hierarchical system reinforced the Neoplatonic concept of spiritual development being necessary through steps. One must ascend by stages, slowly becoming more spiritual and less material. This is done through ritual but also through knowledge: truly understanding the nature of a level brings one more in tune with it as well. Attempting to expose oneself to knowledge too far out of reach was expected to provoke negative responses.
Earth-Centric Systems in the Modern World
Modern day occultists accept scientific views of the universe. Certainly none of them think that Earth is at the physical center of the universe, with everything else centered on it (as Fludd believed). However, the earth-centric model can still be used metaphorically or metaphysically. Says Adam McLean, a modern occultist:
[W]e can hold simultaneously in our consciousness many different models of the same facts on the outer world without there being any contradiction, as these models are all used in different ways, for different purposes. Thus the Copernican [earth-centric] model is fine if we wish to calculate planetary movements. The Ptolemaic [helio-centric] model also has a value in picturing other kinds of relationships. Only when we insist upon an absolute theoretical model of reality, can there be any contradiction in using these two Cosmic pictures.
Earth can still represent the physical side of the spectrum, with God representing the spiritual side of the spectrum, and all of the layers in-between representing intermediary steps.
These in-between layers can still keep their traditional associations. For example, surrounding yourself with items associated with the sun such as gold will help to attract solar influences, or else the item in question is a direct conduit of the desired influences, depending upon specific belief. On an even more abstract level, one may consider gold to be a subconscious reminder of the qualities one hopes to develop and attain. Regardless, these solarian influences are generally seen as spiritually superior to martian influences and far superior to any terrestrial influences, described below.
As Above, So Below
The Hermetic maxim "as above, so below" is another cornerstone of Western occult belief. While vastly different realms cannot directly communicate and interact with each other, the entire system does move as one. Movements in the upper realms dictate movements in the lower realms, and movements in the lower realms are an indication of movements in the upper realms.
God, who exists beyond the Angelic realm, commands the angels who move the celestial bodies in accordance. The influence of these bodies in turn brings about changes within the physical realm. Thus, learned astrologers could understand the influences at work upon the world at any moment through understanding of the position of the celestial bodies at that particular time.
Dichotomy of Spirit and Matter
A primary belief driving the creation of this cosmology is the concept of a dichotomy between spirit and matter. All things are created for some mixture of spirit and matter. The physical world is primarily composed of matter, while the angels are primarily composed of spirit, for example. Items of vastly different compositions simply cannot directly connect. As such, intermediate layers are necessary to bridge the enormous gulf between physical existence and God.
Layers of Reality
The layers are divided into three realms, with outer layers being considered more spiritual and less physical than the realms below them. Within each layer are sub-hierarchies, again with outer layers being more spiritual than inner ones. The entire arrangement creates a graduated scale of spiritualness and materialness, with the central core being almost entirely material, and the outer ring being almost entirely spiritual.
This hierarchical system reinforced the Neoplatonic concept of spiritual development being necessary through steps. One must ascend by stages, slowly becoming more spiritual and less material. This is done through ritual but also through knowledge: truly understanding the nature of a level brings one more in tune with it as well. Attempting to expose oneself to knowledge too far out of reach was expected to provoke negative responses.
Earth-Centric Systems in the Modern World
Modern day occultists accept scientific views of the universe. Certainly none of them think that Earth is at the physical center of the universe, with everything else centered on it (as Fludd believed). However, the earth-centric model can still be used metaphorically or metaphysically. Says Adam McLean, a modern occultist:
[W]e can hold simultaneously in our consciousness many different models of the same facts on the outer world without there being any contradiction, as these models are all used in different ways, for different purposes. Thus the Copernican [earth-centric] model is fine if we wish to calculate planetary movements. The Ptolemaic [helio-centric] model also has a value in picturing other kinds of relationships. Only when we insist upon an absolute theoretical model of reality, can there be any contradiction in using these two Cosmic pictures.
Earth can still represent the physical side of the spectrum, with God representing the spiritual side of the spectrum, and all of the layers in-between representing intermediary steps.
These in-between layers can still keep their traditional associations. For example, surrounding yourself with items associated with the sun such as gold will help to attract solar influences, or else the item in question is a direct conduit of the desired influences, depending upon specific belief. On an even more abstract level, one may consider gold to be a subconscious reminder of the qualities one hopes to develop and attain. Regardless, these solarian influences are generally seen as spiritually superior to martian influences and far superior to any terrestrial influences, described below.
As Above, So Below
The Hermetic maxim "as above, so below" is another cornerstone of Western occult belief. While vastly different realms cannot directly communicate and interact with each other, the entire system does move as one. Movements in the upper realms dictate movements in the lower realms, and movements in the lower realms are an indication of movements in the upper realms.
God, who exists beyond the Angelic realm, commands the angels who move the celestial bodies in accordance. The influence of these bodies in turn brings about changes within the physical realm. Thus, learned astrologers could understand the influences at work upon the world at any moment through understanding of the position of the celestial bodies at that particular time.
Decide......Where do you belong?
What do you classify as an open mind?they said I must have an open mind and I asked open in what sense,your guess is as good as mine was cos it was all about religion and this issue of atheists.Who is an atheist? Well its someone who does not believe in the existence of God but does their unbelief matter well I guess partly yes and no because its a well known fact that most of the great men of reckoning were atheist so we can see that its not all doom and gloom,atheists have no problem cos while others have to pay homage to God,Allah or a local diety they don't and I'm beginning to think that life would have been the best fit for me because of all the confusion going on in the world......So as far as am concerned having an open mind is not a crime rather its a blessing.......Mind you,this is just a mind arguement nuffin more!
Friday, September 24, 2010
True Story
Im about to tell the story of how it all started,which i guess a lot of people want to know........Here goes nothing.......It all started when i got admission to study political science and pub admin in the university of babcock..............initially i knew nobody and everything was smooth and landed in D21 a block in one of the hostels,but this where my life really started.
I started registration something i did with one of my buddies from prep class and started hanging out @ the fun places on campus chilling some nerds,well @ least for the time being and then that's when it all happened............at this point let me explain something to you,have you ever gotten that feeling when u feel your life is not fun and you need a little fun.......that's when the fun came lo and belhold welcome kay into the picture,never saw him before never talked with him and all of a sudden on that very day i decided to follow him to the other side of the block and i met austin the positive influence depending on our the readers will view him when am finished,joss blaze(not real name) and there was seyi and trust me with these guys u'll have a story to tell.
I must say something at the junction,my nickname then was shadow and i never really know how it came by but i just know people called me by the name and i just went along with a trend common among guys.Gradually time went by and i survived the first semester and i still don't know how i did i just did and came home hoping to be with these guys again.......i got my wish behold second semester and i was back this time in their room moved in big time and the whole thing blew out of hand and i started noticing some changes which included stabbing and the likes of them....you know now.Eventually i big a big guy and i felt among the guys,pity little did i know that i was killing myself........stop,at this point,i need to say that am not writing these to kill time or make people comment i just need to bury my ghosts of time past.
I started registration something i did with one of my buddies from prep class and started hanging out @ the fun places on campus chilling some nerds,well @ least for the time being and then that's when it all happened............at this point let me explain something to you,have you ever gotten that feeling when u feel your life is not fun and you need a little fun.......that's when the fun came lo and belhold welcome kay into the picture,never saw him before never talked with him and all of a sudden on that very day i decided to follow him to the other side of the block and i met austin the positive influence depending on our the readers will view him when am finished,joss blaze(not real name) and there was seyi and trust me with these guys u'll have a story to tell.
I must say something at the junction,my nickname then was shadow and i never really know how it came by but i just know people called me by the name and i just went along with a trend common among guys.Gradually time went by and i survived the first semester and i still don't know how i did i just did and came home hoping to be with these guys again.......i got my wish behold second semester and i was back this time in their room moved in big time and the whole thing blew out of hand and i started noticing some changes which included stabbing and the likes of them....you know now.Eventually i big a big guy and i felt among the guys,pity little did i know that i was killing myself........stop,at this point,i need to say that am not writing these to kill time or make people comment i just need to bury my ghosts of time past.
Speak English
Writing these note after remember a conversation between Roommates @ Crawford University. The following conversations ensues between three friends
Id: omo that class no tite o,chris just dey yarn nonsense
Osanle: i dey hayse gan,wetin we go chop
Obi:yomi you too like food
Id: (thinking) we don too dey yarn broken for these room,let me suggest something
Obi: id,ow far wetin do u?
Id: omo i bin dey reason am,when last we don talk english for this room?
Obi and Osanle: na true oh,we self just reason am now,so wetin?
Id: make we change na,abi wetin una think?
Osanle:me i dey hungry oh
Obi: e no go work
Id: make we just try starting now
Osanle: ehn okay
Obi: anyhow
Id: so when is the next class?
Obi: LOOOOOOOOOL
Osanle: (kiping it simple) don't know
Id: so guys what should we take for lunch
Obi: still LOOOOOOOOOOL
Osanle: let's go to the Cafe
Id and Obi: LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Osanle: Wetin, sorry what is making u guys laff?
Id and Obi:LOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Osanle: me im stepping out now
Id:let me get dressed
Obi:finally,you guys should chill for me
Id and Osanle: we are waiting
Obi:so u guys are serious wiv this english stuff?
Id and Osanle:obviously
They all step out get to the cafe and eat then come to the room and the following ensues
Obi: where is aristo?
Id: probably doing what he does best
Osanle:that being?
Id: U know what i mean
Obi: LOOOOOOOOOOOL
Door Opens enter Aristo
Aristo: Obi ow far u go blaw?
Obi: u get mouth
Id and Osanle: obi ow far u don forget say no broken again?
Obi: LOOOOOOOOOL make una dey dere dey dull, eno fit work
Id: me sef don tire,i don dey get headacheOsanle: LOOOOOOOOOOL
Eventually back to square 1.........remembering the good old days more to come
Missing u guys gan oh.......Read and Lafff
Id: omo that class no tite o,chris just dey yarn nonsense
Osanle: i dey hayse gan,wetin we go chop
Obi:yomi you too like food
Id: (thinking) we don too dey yarn broken for these room,let me suggest something
Obi: id,ow far wetin do u?
Id: omo i bin dey reason am,when last we don talk english for this room?
Obi and Osanle: na true oh,we self just reason am now,so wetin?
Id: make we change na,abi wetin una think?
Osanle:me i dey hungry oh
Obi: e no go work
Id: make we just try starting now
Osanle: ehn okay
Obi: anyhow
Id: so when is the next class?
Obi: LOOOOOOOOOL
Osanle: (kiping it simple) don't know
Id: so guys what should we take for lunch
Obi: still LOOOOOOOOOOL
Osanle: let's go to the Cafe
Id and Obi: LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Osanle: Wetin, sorry what is making u guys laff?
Id and Obi:LOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Osanle: me im stepping out now
Id:let me get dressed
Obi:finally,you guys should chill for me
Id and Osanle: we are waiting
Obi:so u guys are serious wiv this english stuff?
Id and Osanle:obviously
They all step out get to the cafe and eat then come to the room and the following ensues
Obi: where is aristo?
Id: probably doing what he does best
Osanle:that being?
Id: U know what i mean
Obi: LOOOOOOOOOOOL
Door Opens enter Aristo
Aristo: Obi ow far u go blaw?
Obi: u get mouth
Id and Osanle: obi ow far u don forget say no broken again?
Obi: LOOOOOOOOOL make una dey dere dey dull, eno fit work
Id: me sef don tire,i don dey get headacheOsanle: LOOOOOOOOOOL
Eventually back to square 1.........remembering the good old days more to come
Missing u guys gan oh.......Read and Lafff
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