march 2003

VALIS

Posted by Erik Frey Fri, 21 Mar 2003 06:32:00 GMT

“48. Two realms there are, upper and lower. The upper universe is derived from hyperuniverse I or Yang, Form I of Parmenides, is sentient and volitional. The lower realm, or Yin, Form II of Parmenides, is mechanical, driven by blind, efficient cause deterministic and without intelligence, since it emanates from a dead source. In ancient times it was termed ‘astral determinism.’ We are trapped, by and large, in the lower realm, but are, through the sacraments, by means of the plasmate, extricated. Until astral determinsim is broken, we are not even aware of it, so occluded we are. The empire never ended.”

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SANDCASTLES

Posted by Erik Frey Thu, 20 Mar 2003 06:36:00 GMT

And on the pedestal these words appear:
“My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!”

july 21, 1861. hundreds of spectators travelled by buggy to a tranquil pasture 30 miles west of washington. they brought picnic baskets with them, laid out blankets, and sat down to enjoy the show:

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