Archive for January, 2012
What Was the Real Goal of Alchemy?
Many people think that the primary goal of the alchemists was to turn base metals such as lead into gold. While it is true that great wealth was desired, the ultimate goal of alchemy was far broader than that. Alchemists sought to create a substance called the “philosopher’s stone.” This mysterious material had the power not only to transmute lead or mercury into gold, but to cure all human ills and prolong life indefinitely.
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Websites for Esoteric Thought: Our Suggestions
There are tons of great schools of esoteric thought and they’re finally reaching new audiences via the world wide web. If you’ve got a http://www.wildbluedeals.com/ you can research your own beliefs – here are some of the best websites for looking into new theories:
GodDirect.Org: This website’s claim to fame is snippets of thought in less than 20 words or less. If you’re looking for enlightenment in a minute, this is a great site to try out.
Esoteric-Thought.com: A catch-all for different dimensions of esoteric thought, all you want to know is right here. There are chat rooms and archives of different theories as well as works from various esoteric authors.
Esotericthought.com: This site lays it all out on the line and it’s more sarcastic and skeptical than the others. If you want a shallow-dive in to esoterism without all the hoopla, this is a really good platform to explore.
We don’t endorse any particular site or method of thought but we think it’s always a good idea to explore all sides of the coin and form your own opinion. Happy hunting!