The God Of Genesis And Occultism

© 2016 Bruce Johnson – Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter June 2016 by Bruce Johnson The Biblical Book of Genesis is the source that many people world-wide rely on to accurately portray the appearance and nature of God. The God of Genesis can be seen as an example of an allegorical and…

Understanding Occultism

© 2016 – Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter May 2016 by Bruce Johnson The term occultism is among the most misunderstood and misinterpreted words in use today. The Merriam-Webster dictionary New Edition defines occult as that which is secret or hidden. A second definition describes occultism as the knowledge of supernatural agencies…

Protection Is Good For The Soul

© 2016 Mario C. Veo – Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter May 2016 by Mario C. Veo Ah, the good old days, when you could leave your front door unlocked… your bike on the porch and even misplace your wallet AND have it be returned intact!! Ah… those days of pure innocence, when…

On Healing… and Desire

© 2016 Mario C. Veo – Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter March 2016 by Mario C. Veo I have spent the early part of my Journey seeking to study ‘Magic’, actively looking for Teachers to satisfy my insatiable curiosity… I wanted to know all the deepest secrets – “how things work… what…