http://mystikegg.com nature of reality, integral awareness, self-actualization, spirituality, mysticism, meditation, compassion, conscious capitalism Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:55:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Rap and Hip-hop have hardly ever been seen as a positive force and presence by many in the main stream media and culture. The gangster lyrics, misogynistic references and unabashed greed for sex, money and drugs would leave anyone safe in assuming that this could never lead to a place ... http://mystikegg.com/?p=121 In a previous post I discussed how ancient alchemy and the magical arts were an analogy to driving massive credit expansion and the present economic crisis. To hear it from the 'wizard' himself follow the yellow brick road .... Apparently this link is making it's way from hedge fund manager to hedge ... http://mystikegg.com/?p=119 Mandalas are said to help shift the center of consciousness to a higher state just by observing and contemplating their intricate and creative patterns. In Tibetan Buddhism the creation of colorful mandala from sand is itself an act of meditation and serves to reinforce the impermanence of life, and illusory ... http://mystikegg.com/?p=118 I took this picture near Fairfax and 3rd in Los Angeles. There is a lot of interesting urban art in public spaces that offer a glimpse into the social or collective unconscious. What was the creative intent behind this piece? It is left up to the viewer to determine as ... http://mystikegg.com/?p=116 What you might ask does the Federal Reserve the US Dollar, spirituality and mysticism have to do with each other, nevertheless gold? It is a very good question. I will relate it to the the historical links between mysticism and the alchemical traditions and the attempt at transmuting base metal ... http://mystikegg.com/?p=113 I was in LA a few weeks ago to display some of my art at the GBK Productions Gift suite for those attending the MTV Movie Awards. You can see some of my art at my website www.frankmichael-art-design.com. The event was held at The Kress a hot new club that ... http://mystikegg.com/?p=109 Om is a chant, a meditation, a frequency of sound that starts deep in the throat and represents the sound of the universe. How could a simple one sylable sound represent the universe? One syllable resting in infinity represents the ground of being. The foundation of the material, subtle and causal ... http://mystikegg.com/?p=108 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2Gb9ZN-61I] http://mystikegg.com/?p=107 In my search for the perfect tools to help meditate and to bring a greater awareness and sense of inner peace I have tried a number of products. One which I have really enjoyed and found beneficial has been Holosync. (See previous post). Another product that I tried and enjoyed ... http://mystikegg.com/?p=106 I was having a bit of rough morning. Looking at my financial investments has been downright depressing including all the bad news about the economy, house foreclosures, credit crisis, record oil prices, and a global food crisis. Add this to global warming, and geopolitical instability it makes it hard to ... http://mystikegg.com/?p=104