{"title":"David Shoemaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the David Shoemaker collection, where you'll discover a captivating fusion of self-help, personal development, and philosophical insights crafted to inspire and enlighten readers. An esteemed author and psychologist, David Shoemaker guides you through an enriching journey of self-discovery and personal growth with his thought-provoking works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Shoemaker's book \u003cem\u003eLiving Thelema\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a profound exploration of Thelemic spiritual and philosophical traditions, offering practical advice and deep wisdom for those seeking to enrich their personal lives and spiritual practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Way of the Will\u003c\/em\u003e, Shoemaker delves into the power of will, providing readers with tools and techniques to harness their inner strength and foster a life of purpose and intention. It's a must-read for anyone striving to achieve personal mastery and fulfilment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWisecracks\u003c\/em\u003e adds a touch of intellectual humour to the mix, weaving together philosophy and psychology to challenge readers' perceptions and encourage growth through reflective thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're embarking on a journey of self-improvement or seeking insightful perspectives on life, the David Shoemaker collection offers invaluable resources to transform your understanding and approach to living a meaningful life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"living-thelema-by-david-shoemaker-9781578637799","title":"Living Thelema","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system of spiritual attainment developed by Aleister Crowley is notoriously challenging in its scope. \u003ci\u003eLiving Thelema\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted from the popular podcast of the same name, brings a welcome approachability to Crowley's material without diminishing the depth of the system. The author focuses on the practical and experiential aspects of the path of Thelema, allowing the reader to grasp the true transformative power of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginners and advanced practitioners alike will find much useful advice here. Shoemaker brings his characteristic down-to-earth style to bear on topics such as ritual and meditation practices, sex magick, astral projection, psychotherapy for magicians, the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel, and that pinnacle of attainment known as the crossing of the Abyss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author's background as a practising psychotherapist allows an entirely unique fusion of esoteric wisdom and cognitive science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most thorough and understandable exposition of the underlying theories and the practical applications of the spiritual disciplines of Thelema currently available. A landmark work.\u003c\/b\u003e - Lon Milo DuQuette, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Magick of Aleister Crowley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this entertaining and (dare I say it?) lively book, David Shoemaker reminds us that Thelema is not just a philosophy or a study but a spiritual practice. From applied 'how to' advice to thought-provoking 'how about' posers, Dr. Shoemaker offers his personal take - informed by twenty years of walking the talk, along with his incisiveness as a professional therapist - on how to get the most out of the fundamental Thelemic practices of yoga and ritual, both inside and outside of the temple.\u003c\/b\u003e - Richard Kaczynski, author of \u003ci\u003ePerdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868719993068,"sku":"9781578637799","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1255493482750.jpg?v=1759766793"},{"product_id":"the-way-of-the-will-by-david-shoemaker-9781578638260","title":"The Way of the Will","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical and in-depth manual on integrating Thelemic spiritual principles into daily life by a prominent writer and teacher of the occult and the work of Aleister Crowley.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Will\u003c\/i\u003e, David Shoemaker explores how the spiritual discipline of Thelema, founded by Aleister Crowley (1875–1947), can be utilised to enhance your psychological and spiritual growth. The book grew out of the author's own teaching and experience—podcast episodes, classes, and many years of personal practice and supervision of other initiates. It is a compendium of useful tools and perspectives designed to serve as one of many guides in the magician's library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart one of the book, \u003cem\u003e'Thelema and the Life Within'\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects on the ways your inner experience can be enhanced by tools such as the Qabalistic Tree of Life, Qabalistic psychology, and the symbolic world of astrology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn part two, \u003cem\u003e'Thelemic Practice in Detail'\u003c\/em\u003e, several important (but rarely discussed) libers in the Thelemic corpus are reviewed, with an eye toward strengthening the use of these powerful practices with no-nonsense advice. Tips are shared for constructing powerful, customised magical invocations and coping with the inevitable ordeals that can impact you along the path of your Great Work. Part two also examines the deeper, personal magick accessible via attendance of the Gnostic Mass and the ways the symbolic frameworks of the original Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn can be (and have been) adapted to express and enhance Thelemic principles and practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart three, \u003cem\u003e'Thelema in the Wider World'\u003c\/em\u003e, reviews the ways in which the Thelemic path can inform your health, your creativity, your sense of connectedness and meaning, and your experience of the nature of life itself. 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