beryl's New Writeupshttp://everything2.com/?node=New%20Writeups%20Atom%20Feed&foruser=beryl2003-12-21T22:01:01ZWinter Solstice (idea)http://m.everything2.com/user/beryl/writeups/Winter+Solsticeberylhttp://m.everything2.com/user/beryl2003-12-21T22:01:01Z2003-12-21T22:01:01Z<p>The <a href="/title/Winter+Solstice">Winter Solstice</a>, also known as <a href="/title/Yule">Yule</a>, <a href="/title/celebrate">celebrate</a>s the <a href="/title/birth">birth</a> of the new <a href="/title/solar+year">solar year</a> and the beginning of <a href="/title/winter">winter</a>. It dates back over 4000 years. This is the shortest day of the year. The <a href="/title/Goddess">Goddess</a> and the <a href="/title/Horned+God">Horned God</a> are both honored during Yule <a href="/title/rituals">rituals</a>. Yule marks the <a href="/title/death">death</a> and re-birth of the <a href="/title/Sun+God">Sun God</a>. The Goddess manifests as the Great <a href="/title/Mother">Mother</a> and the God as the Sun Child. This is a time when death gives way to <a href="/title/rebirth">rebirth</a> and the land is born anew. It is the time when the <a href="/title/Dark+Lord">Dark Lord</a> is <a href="/title/sacrifice">sacrifice</a>d so that the Sun God can be reborn in his place. This is a time for <a href="/title/meditation">meditation</a> and inner renewal.
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Most of the customs, <a href="/title/lore">lore</a> and rituals associated with "<a href="/title/Christmas">Christmas</a>" actually are linked to Winter Solstice celebrations of ancient <a href="/title/Pagan">Pagan</a> cultures. The <a href="/title/festival">festival</a> of Yule traditionally lasted for 3 days of feasting and celebrating. The ritual of lamps burning all night on the eve of Yule still survives today. <a href="/title/Practice">Practice</a>d by many various <a href="/title/belief">belief</a>s, it is <a href="/title/symbolize">symbolize</a>d by a single<!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…Gorean Lifestyle (idea)http://m.everything2.com/user/beryl/writeups/Gorean+Lifestyleberylhttp://m.everything2.com/user/beryl2002-03-16T00:27:52Z2002-03-16T00:27:52ZOn Being Gorean
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To understand this <a href="/title/lifestyle">lifestyle</a>, you need to know a little about <a href="/title/Gor">Gor</a>. Imagine if you will, a planet where the men are strong and honorable. In effect is a political system that identifies them as <a href="/title/Masters">Masters</a> and Owners and female slavery is the way of life. Gor, also known as the Counter-Earth, came to life in 1967 through a series of 25 fictional books written by <a href="/title/John+Norman">John Norman</a>. Gor travels on the same orbit as earth, on the opposite side of the sun. John Norman, aka John Frederick Lange Jr., has a Ph.D. in <a href="/title/Philosophy">Philosophy</a> and really makes the reader stop and explore the true <a href="/title/nature">nature</a> of themselves. Even today his work is regarded as controversial. Much of his writing has been censored and banned periodically throughout his lengthy career. The Chronicles of Gor conveys certain philosophies that speak to the inner beings of some in the <a href="/title/BDSM">BDSM</a> lifestyle. It characterizes a different way of life with subtle differences between Gor and Earth. The books speak frequently on the need for…Celestine Insights (idea)http://m.everything2.com/user/beryl/writeups/Celestine+Insightsberylhttp://m.everything2.com/user/beryl2002-01-04T17:09:23Z2002-01-04T17:09:23Z<center>-Description of the <a href="/title/Celestine+Insights">Celestine Insights</a>-</center>
<p>Insight 1:</p>
<p>The first insight is known as the “<a href="/title/Critical">Critical</a> Mass.” The critical mass is actually a large group of people all over the world that have awakened their inner selves and have become aware of the <a href="/title/coincidence">coincidence</a>s happening all around us. These specific coincidences carry a message for us and by studying these coincidences, we become aware of the path the <a href="/title/universe">universe</a> has chosen for us and become 1 step closer to the true purpose of our lives.</p>
<p>Insight 2:</p>
<p>The second insight causes us to take a closer look inside and at the events that have occurred up til now. It helps us to examine our core <a href="/title/beliefs">beliefs</a> and <a href="/title/preoccupation">preoccupation</a>s. The second insight also helps us put our own personal timeline into perspective and shows us alternatives to our past preoccupations.(ie: anger - empowerment, <a href="/title/conformity">conformity</a> – <a href="/title/creativity">creativity</a>)</p>
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<p>The 3rd insight explains how we can sense the <a href="/title/energy+fields">energy fields</a> around<!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…Gorean (person)http://m.everything2.com/user/beryl/writeups/Goreanberylhttp://m.everything2.com/user/beryl2001-12-19T21:35:42Z2001-12-19T21:35:42Z<b>Tears of a Gorean slave</b>
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<p>Hidden deep within the dark recesses of this <a href="/title/slave">slave</a>s’ heart is a gentle <a href="/title/spirit">spirit</a> longing to emerge into the light. Like the <a href="/title/butterfly">butterfly</a>, it needs to fly freely amongst <a href="/title/nature">nature</a>s’ gracious bounty. The melodious sounds of her <a href="/title/heart">heart</a> speak of its hidden <a href="/title/passion">passion</a>s. <a href="/title/Longing">Longing</a> to share the <a href="/title/serenity">serenity</a>, <a href="/title/peace">peace</a>, and joy life brings to those that dare to reach out and grasp it. Craving to leave behind the ever darkening shadows that threaten to surround her.</p>
<p>A single <a href="/title/tear">tear</a> falls, crystalline, down petal soft cheeks. It sparkles like a <a href="/title/diamond">diamond</a> as the soft light catches it. A sign of <a href="/title/love">love</a> that longs to share its <a href="/title/beauty">beauty</a>. A longing that is as immense as the <a href="/title/ocean">ocean</a>, yet timid as a small <a href="/title/deer">deer</a>. Tentatively, it peers out of the safe <a href="/title/cocoon">cocoon</a> that has kept it sheltered from harm for so long. Struggling to calm the rising <a href="/title/panic">panic</a>, she longs to take the first step out into the light.</p>
<p>Carefully, she spreads her wings, gazing out upon the <a href="/title/world">world</a>.<!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…The Celestine Prophecy (idea)http://m.everything2.com/user/beryl/writeups/The+Celestine+Prophecyberylhttp://m.everything2.com/user/beryl2001-12-17T01:21:27Z2001-12-17T01:21:27Z<p>The <a href="/title/Celestine+Prophecy">Celestine Prophecy</a>, while written as a <a href="/title/fictional">fictional</a> story, is based upon a <a href="/title/philosophical">philosophical</a> <a href="/title/manuscript">manuscript</a> that draws attention to nine insights. The author, James Redfield, takes the reader upon a journey of <a href="/title/self-awareness">self-awareness</a> and <a href="/title/spiritual">spiritual</a> growth. Through evaluating the coincidences that occur in our daily lives, we become conscious of the path the <a href="/title/universe">universe</a> has chosen for us and become one step closer to the true purpose of our lives. Opening oneself to the <a href="/title/universal">universal</a> energy that surrounds you is the basis upon which you can achieve a higher level of <a href="/title/consciousness">consciousness</a> and a new perspective on <i>who</i> you are and <i>why</i> you are here. Way too often, we turn away from the universal energy and in turn feel weakened and anxious and try to draw it from others. This <a href="/title/competition">competition</a> for energy is a main cause for our conflicts and restlessness. Once we learn to use this <a href="/title/energy">energy</a> <a href="/title/creatively">creatively</a> and in a healing manner, instead of like a bull in a china shop, we can overcome many <a href="/title/conflicts">conflicts</a> and achieve inner peace.</p>Gor (idea)http://m.everything2.com/user/beryl/writeups/Gorberylhttp://m.everything2.com/user/beryl2001-12-15T21:35:52Z2001-12-15T21:35:52Z<p>Many do not know what proper <a href="/title/Gorean">Gorean</a> protocol is. <a href="/title/Protocol">Protocol</a>, by definition means “an observance of customs and regulations dealing with <a href="/title/formality">formality</a>, precedence, and <a href="/title/etiquette">etiquette</a>”. Good manners? Common <a href="/title/courtesy">courtesy</a>? What a concept! Proper protocol and etiquette used to be as much a part of schooling as learning how to read and write. In today’s hectic society, these qualities of <a href="/title/human+nature">human nature</a> are unfortunately overlooked as we struggle to keep up with the day-to-day demands of life. </p>
<p>As a <a href="/title/Gor">Gor</a>ean <a href="/title/slave">slave</a>, proper protocol is not only part of this slave's <a href="/title/training">training</a> but her everyday life. In many ways, protocol helps to establish specific boundaries and establishes the guidelines for which this girl interacts with others that visit our House. Protocols are also established through <a href="/title/rituals">rituals</a> as they express, define, and clarify the conditions by which we stand. This girl always addresses <a href="/title/Dominants">Dominants</a> as <a href="/title/Master">Master</a>/<a href="/title/Mistress">Mistress</a> (insert name) unless requested by them to use their preferred form of<!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…