#ecstatic practices

[devouredbyflame]

Beginner Guide to Automatic Writing and Channeling Deities

One of the ways in which you can open up to the Gods is by channeling as well as automatic writing. I know the gut reaction for most people is to think “only some people can do that but I can’t.” I assure you that it is easier than most people think it is and if only because it is a part of our innate nature as humans.

The process is simple yet there are a lot of things that you need to let go of to get started.

It is important to note that not every automatic writing or channeled message in the beginning is going to make sense. It takes a bit of work not just for you to get used to hearing what the message is but for the Gods Themselves to use your brain and use language that makes the most sense to humans.

Considering Deities do not have a tongue nor do They have language, They have to use the words that you have stored in your brain. They do not pluck Them from outside of your brain, though it is possible the further you get into channeling and possessory work, the more language you don’t normally use may come up in Their response. So if you are only getting images, words, or feelings in response to your questions, do not worry – you are not incapable and you are not doing it wrong. In fact, the feelings are going to help you in knowing when a Deity is actually speaking to you versus when your brain is making stuff up.

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[starry-bi-sky]

bruce and danny being fuckign nerds together,,,, they are being the BIGGEST nerds. geeks. if you will

these losers are color-coding the most inane bullshit. they are making diagrams for things you've never even thought of. they are having the time of their lives

"what are you two doing?"

Danny, sitting criss-cross on a table, hunched over a spread of papers and a bunch of different jello cups, his back is gonna hurt SO much: color-coding jello

Bruce, sitting in a nearby chair, also criss-cross, scribbling on a graph paper: hm [agreeing]

Alfred, already exasperated and SO fond: may i ask why? and on what parameters?

Danny: we're basing it off which flavors are the most mentally stimulating and for which subjects :}

Alfred, SO fond: ah. i see.

Danny, snapping his head over to Bruce and leaning over: wh- no-- no. Buzz, I told you: lemon-flavored jello stays strictly in the 'smelling salts' category--

Bruce, still writing on the graph paper: mn. no.

Danny, nearly sprawled across his back, faux-outraged: strawberry is NOT good for math-- you fucken HEATHEN--! Give me that pen!

Bruce, did that solely to rile up Danny, now trying not to smile: hnm.

[puppetmaster13u]

Prompt 333

I once more believe Battinson Batman needs to be given a child. Or multiple. Multiple children. I am also once more rotating Ghosts Have Wings Au. 

So Batman, still early in his whole vigilante career ends up busting a shipment, nothing too surprising there. Pretty usual honestly. Except for what was in one of the crates already open. Because it looks like some sort of gemstones but… perfectly spherical. Strange. Suspicious. 

But it’s also late, er, early in the morning, and the GCPD is notoriously corrupt, so like, he’s not going to just leave the weird gemstones, each about the size of a plum or so. (Dear Gotham he’s apparently hungry, and might inwardly vow to never let anyone realize what his tired mind decided to use as measurement) 

So he, unknowingly spurred on by more than just a slight bit of ecto contamination, takes the strange spheres back home. Just puts them in his pockets and heads back to the manor that they moved back into after the whole Riddler mess. (He even found a cool cave! With a bunch of terrifying bats, but they made a glass separator! For safety!) 

But in Bruce’s defense of forgetting about them, he’s more than a little tired and hungry and just wants to sleep for a bit, y’know? So maybe he forgets about the gems as he falls asleep in the chair in the cave (Alfred was not pleased!) until he starts digging around for them. Erm. Did they fall out somewhere?? There’s no holes in his belt pockets… 

And maybe these sort of things shouldn’t slip his mind, the spheres had felt Weird with a capital W, but he gets forced to a circus and there’s an… accident. So maybe he pushed it away as not important because there’s now an angry grieving eight-year old living with him and he’s panickedly reading any and all sort of parenting books he can get a hold of because he has no clue what he’s doing. 

Yeah, maybe his back is itching like crazy no matter what he tries, and maybe he threw up the other day, but it’s fine. This is fine. 

….

Oh dear Gotham those are feathers, this is not fine- ALFREEED!

[vladdyissues]

February will be here before we know it, and I was thinking

Pompep Daily Kiss Challenge?

Just... daily kiss drawings. I need the practice, and what better month than February? It's only 28 days. Doesn't have to be fully rendered artwork. Maybe even extend this to other DP characters and ships? Like College Trio, Bitterly Broken, Cheese Melt, etc. Any kind of kisses: forehead kisses, cheek kisses, thigh kisses, parental kisses, chef's kisses, just—kisses. 𝒫𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓁'𝒶𝓂𝑜𝓊𝓇.

[caraecethrae]

great tip for intermediate practitioners:

start a journal of your own practice and UPG. not a log, though that is very useful – but it should already be part of your practice if it's been a few years.

instead, keep a journal into your own insights. little "aha" moments that click different things into place. don't just jot those down, include what made you realize and what is your plan to do with that information. it can be very brief, its the long-term collection of this that can be incredibly affirming to look back on.

[inioranackatori]

Imagine, for a moment, a world where Gento being Blazar’s host became known to his team, his wife (who has Opinions for consideration later), and his son.

Imagine, for a moment, Jun, being seven, becoming interested in getting a pet. Except they can’t do a cat or a dog; the apartment doesn’t allow them.

Imagine, for a moment, Jun, while talking to his dad an about his work with Blazar (who is still the coolest hero ever) having the realization Firdran is Blazar’s pet. Blazar is part of the Hiruma household. Therefore, Firdran is, by default, the Hiruma family pet.

Imagine, for a moment, Jun realizing they have a kaiju firebird dragon as a pet and not a single person in the household has made sure to take it for walks! Or gotten it meals! Or - or - or -!

Imagine Blazar, being Blazar, does not want Jun to be upset. Gento, being Gento, wants to give his son the world. And his brilliant son does have an excellent point: Firdran is an important member of SKaRD, even if he is a giant flaming space kaiju. Now imagine -

Gento: “This is Hiruma.” <pause> “Yes, sir, Earth Garon is deployed in the Japanese Alps.” <pause> “Eh? No, sir! Of course we’re not playing fetch with Blazar’s pet! Firdran is helping us with materials stress testing and pilot training! It only looks like we’re playing fetch!”

[shamandrummer]

What Happens During a Shamanic Journey?

A shamanic journey is an ancient spiritual practice found in cultures across the globe, from the Amazon to Siberia. At its core, it is a meditative process that allows the practitioner--often a shaman or a seeker guided by one--to enter an altered state of consciousness and explore non-ordinary realms. These journeys are not escapism; they are intentional acts of spiritual exploration, healing, and connection. But what really happens during a shamanic journey? What does the practitioner experience, and how does it impact their waking life?

In this blog post, we'll explore the key stages of a shamanic journey, what a person might encounter, and why these experiences are deeply meaningful.

Entering the Journey: Setting the Intention

Every shamanic journey begins with intention. This isn't merely wishful thinking--it's a focused, purposeful question or goal that directs the journey. The practitioner may seek guidance, healing, ancestral insight, or clarity about a life decision. The clarity of this intention is crucial because it shapes the journey and determines what spirits or archetypal forces show up.

Before the journey begins, the shaman or facilitator often prepares the space with ritual and ceremony. This may involve smudging with sage, drumming, chanting, or calling in the directions--North, South, East, West--as well as the sky, Earth, and the center. These rituals help to create a sacred container for the journey.

Shifting Consciousness: The Role of Rhythm and Breath

To enter the shamanic state of consciousness, the practitioner usually relies on sound and rhythm--most commonly, the steady beat of a drum or rattle at about 4–7 beats per second. This rhythm helps entrain the brain into the theta state, which is associated with deep meditation, intuition, and altered awareness.

Some traditions use breathwork, chanting, or even entheogens (psychoactive plants) to induce the journey state. Regardless of method, the goal is the same: to shift the mind from the ordinary to the non-ordinary, creating a liminal space between the physical and spiritual worlds.

Once the brain is in the theta state, the journey begins. The practitioner may feel as though they are traveling--either ascending, descending, or moving across space. This is often accompanied by vivid imagery, symbolic landscapes, and the presence of guides or spirits.

The Journey Landscape: Upper, Middle, and Lower Worlds

In many shamanic cosmologies, the spirit world is divided into three realms:

The Lower World is often accessed by descending through a cave, hole, or roots of a tree. It is not a place of darkness or evil but a realm of power animals, ancestral spirits, and deep Earth wisdom. Here, seekers might find animal allies, recover lost soul parts, or retrieve healing messages from the subconscious.

The Middle World reflects the energetic layer of the physical world. It is used for spirit tracking, healing, and communication with nature spirits. It's the realm where the shaman may travel to help someone else--retrieving information about illness, trauma, or spiritual imbalances.

The Upper World is typically accessed by climbing, flying, or moving upward through clouds or a beam of light. This realm is populated with ascended teachers, deities, and cosmic archetypes. Journeys here often bring expanded perspective, divine messages, and spiritual initiation.

Each of these realms has its own flavor, challenges, and wisdom. What a practitioner experiences is unique to them and often deeply symbolic.

Meeting Allies: Power Animals and Spirit Guides

One of the most common--and powerful--experiences during a shamanic journey is encountering spiritual allies. These may appear as animals, human-like figures, mythic beings, or even elemental forces.

Power animals are spiritual protectors and guides that embody qualities the practitioner needs. A bear might offer strength and grounding; a hawk, vision and clarity. Once met, these allies can be called upon in daily life for support and guidance.

Spirit guides may take on ancestral or angelic forms. They often serve as teachers, healers, or gatekeepers, helping the seeker navigate the spiritual realms.

These beings are not imagined in a fictional sense. From the shamanic perspective, they are energetic intelligences with real presence and agency in the unseen world.

Receiving Messages and Healing

The core of the journey lies in the insight or healing received. This may come as a vision, a sensation, a voice, or an intuitive knowing. The practitioner may be shown symbolic images--a broken mask, a river, a flame--or experience something emotionally moving, like an embrace from an ancestor or the release of long-held grief.

In some cases, the journey involves soul retrieval--bringing back lost aspects of the self that fragmented during trauma. In others, it's about energetic cleansing--removing harmful attachments, entities, or emotional residue. Sometimes the healing is subtle, a shift in awareness or a new perspective that blooms over time.

Returning and Integration

After a time--usually 15 to 30 minutes--the drumbeat changes to signal the return. The practitioner comes back through the same path they took--up from the lower world, down from the upper world--and gently reorients to physical reality.

But the journey doesn't end there. The integration phase is just as important. What did the symbols mean? What does the guidance suggest in real life? Journaling, drawing, or talking with a trusted guide can help unpack the meaning.

Shamans often say that "a journey not integrated is a journey wasted." The real power lies in applying the wisdom--making changes, taking action, or embodying the healing that was offered.

The Transformative Nature of the Journey

A shamanic journey is not just an inner adventure--it's a transformation of consciousness. It realigns the seeker with their deeper purpose, reconnects them with nature and spirit, and offers tools for living in balance. Over time, regular journeys can increase intuition, emotional resilience, and a felt sense of interconnection with the web of life.

In a world often fragmented by stress, technology, and disconnection, shamanic journeying provides a sacred space to listen--to the Earth, to the ancestors, to the soul itself.

Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or simply curious, the shamanic journey invites you into a profound relationship with the unseen. It's not about escape--it's about remembering who you truly are and walking your path with clarity, courage, and compassion. Now that you know the basics, take a shamanic journey.

[electrozeistyking]

just realized something i can do now with the accidental power gifted upon me to mimic sonic.exe’s voice. i can say stupid shit, which is super fun on its own — but more importantly, i can let people request me to say stupid shit as this guy whom i love.

so. maybe people can request me to say something silly, i dunno. only if they want to, i guess. <:3

[xxplastic-cubexx]

biggest complaint abt x men 97 is the lack of hairy magneto

PUT IT BACK N O W

[aleksanderscult]

How do you think Alina being Zoya-level beautiful would have changed her and thus the series?

In the story, even when Alina used her powers she was never considered traditionally beautiful. I think only Mal ever called her "beautiful". But her beauty never held much gravita in the plot. Only her powers and what she could do with them. Since she was the Sun Summoner, proposals of marriage would inevitably come to her door. One of the most powerful Grisha that lived at that moment. Who wouldn't want her as a wife and therefore an ally?

If she was as beautiful as Zoya then the only thing I can think that would be different is the number of proposals and attention she would get. They would multiply.

But the Darkling wouldn't let her beauty affect him (as we've seen him being unaffected by Genya's and Zoya's great beauty). He would only care about what she can do.

[wolfthatroamsshadows]

Just two of my favorite moments of season 10 episode 2. (Have watched season 10 because season 6 is a little heavy for me currently. Will be going through the S10 episodes and posting my fave moments.)

First gif, Goren does his noticing weird stuff and Eames immediately clocks what he's thinking. (Eames: You're not thinking suicide.) She loves to give him the opening for a "convince me" argument, challenging him.

Second gif, is their little argument over the suicide note.

Goren: No note, no motive for suicide. Eames: Only one in six leave a note. You know that.

At the same time she's so done with his shit and loves it. She seems to love just baiting him into debates. And he's ready to go defend his position. Well, the ME is also done with their shit and ready to get them out of there. I'm sad we don't get to see them debate it out.

[shehzadi]

bosnian muslims 🤝 indian muslims 🤝 russian muslims

people assuming you/your family have only recently reverted to islam

[orcelito]

FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i finished & posted the ITNL 14 re-edits, WHICH MEANS!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'm officially done with my re-edits project!!!!!!!!!! :D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ive been thinking a lot today about my plans for ITNL 15, AND i have tomorrow off, so if all goes well i'll be able to start writing again. TOMORROW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and if the chapter grips me like i expect it will then... hehehehehe

could be an update in as little as a few days, depending. i'll keep u guys updated

[cat-witch]

salt, water, bread, and honey can by themselves tie together an entire practice from devotional work to material sorcery, involved ceremony and folk charms—and for results far beyond any eclectic spice cupboard.

in the same category as blood, their preciousness to our life imbues it with power in most paradigms and praxis

[ionlycareaboutyou]

i’ve been so stressed out and self hating lately i haven’t been able to get excited about the fact that my band is having a concert on saturday. i hope i’ll feel happier then