"Philosophical initiation has occurred when one's desires and efforts are not simply for the pleasure of gaining more information. [...] A philosophical initiate therefore aims at a deeper understanding of self and our fellow human beings, and seeks to transform that understanding into wisdom." Pg. 53 - Four Categories of Masonry
"A contemplative Mason is therefore more than an academic student of Masonry. It is easy for us to read the published works of Masonic authors who qualify as contemplatives; however, simply absorbing whatever light they may reveal does not make us contemplative masons. A true contemplative uses the faculties of the psyche as a collection of fine working tools."
Quick shout out to one of my favorite podcasts: Witch, Please! It's a great deep-dive into #HarryPotter, & feels like how I imagine an HP university class would be. And with COVID-19, they've rebooted! This time around, the episodes focus on themes rather than each book/movie. It's a great listen, and I recommend if you're still conflicted about how to feel about #HP.
#witches #wizards #wix #PhilosophersStone #HarryPotterandthePhilosophersStone
My birthday book haul!
I'm really excited about my Ravenclaw 20th anniversary edition of Philosopher's Stone! I've been dying to get my hands on it! And I'll finally be able to finish the Grisha Trilogy and The Darkest Minds trilogy now! Exciting!
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#harrypotter #philosophersstone #ruinandrising #intheafterlight #alexandrabracken #leighbardugo #jkrowling #bookhaul #birthday #mjarlidge #littleboyblue #ravenclaw
When your TBR stack is getting out of control, but you decide to read Harry Potter again 🙃
P.S. How gorgeous are the house editions of the first book? Love my Slytherin edition 😍🐍
#HarryPotter20 #HarryPotter #PhilosophersStone #JKRowling #Slytherin #Bloomsbury
Because yesterday marked 20 magical years. 🔮
Thanks, JK Rowling, for helping me to find my people - of every house. Can't imagine this world without your magic in it! #ravenclaw #philosophersstone #harrypotter20
To the Boy Who Lived: happy anniversary of your arrival into the Muggle World! You always give us something to smile about, put a twinkle back in my eye, and give us a world to retreat to where we know we'd fit right in...thank you very much! Cheers, old friend! #harrypotter #harrypotter20 #sorcerersstone #philosophersstone #jkrowling #wizarzingworldofharrypotter #potterhead #hogwartsismyhome
pickHappy 20th anniversary to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone!!
I know my copy is the American version and it's only 19 years old but I don't have the 20th anniversary edition yet! Hopefully I get it for my birthday in 3 weeks!!
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