{"title":"Tamra Lucid","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of \u003cstrong\u003eTamra Lucid\u003c\/strong\u003e, a captivating author who invites readers to explore the depths of personal growth and spiritual enlightenment. Known for her ability to weave transformative journeys through her eloquent prose, Lucid's works promise not only to educate but also to inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into her profound insights with books like \u003cem\u003eMaking the Ordinary Extraordinary\u003c\/em\u003e, where the mundane is turned into a canvas for personal development. Lucid provides practical guidance and thought-provoking perspectives that encourage readers to see beyond the surface of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Magic of the Orphic Hymns\u003c\/em\u003e, she delves into the realm of spirituality, offering an enlightening take on ancient mystical texts. 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Tamra and Ronnie were delighted to discover that the book’s author, Manly Palmer Hall (1901-1990), master teacher of Hermetic mysteries and collector of all things mystical, lived in LA and gave lectures every Sunday at his mystery school, the Philosophical Research Society (PRS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter their first tantalizing Sunday lecture, Tamra and Ronnie soon started volunteering at the PRS, beginning a seven-year friendship with Manly P. Hall, who eventually officiated their wedding in his backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this touching, hilarious, and ultimately tragic autobiographical account, Tamra shares an intimate portrait of Hall and the occult world of New Age Los Angeles, including encounters with astrologers, scholars, artists, spiritual seekers, and celebrities such as Jean Houston and Marianne Williamson. 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