BOOK NOTES

  Right thinking and right action go hand in hand. Surround yourself with people whose thoughts uplift and inspire you.  Train your mind to stay on one thing at a time. Hold your attention on a single thought until you achieve your aim. When working, keep your mind steadily on the task. Think before you speak, and let your conversation be clear and purposeful—avoid wandering or rushing. Speak calmly and with intention. Choose books that explore one main subject and practice remembering the flow of ideas. Read slowly and with focus—connect with the author’s ideas so you understand not just the words, but the deeper meaning behind them.  Stay close to people who are consistent, patient, and disciplined in thought and action. Practice sitting still, holding your attention on one idea, and avoiding distractions. The secret of achievement is concentration—the ability to direct all your power toward one point.  Whenever you feel tempted to act against your higher wisd...

The Illustrated Key to the Tarot (by A.E. Waite) is such a foundational read. It’s literally the philosophy behind the Rider–Waite–Smith deck —    Listening to it now gives you a deep symbolic grounding. - just listen for imagery and feeling — how each card’s energy feels to you. TWO TYPES Major Arcana : described as stages of the soul’s journey — from innocence (The Fool) to enlightenment (The World). Minor Arcana : reflections of daily human experiences. Esoteric notes : Waite ties tarot to Kabbalah, alchemy, and Hermetic wisdom. Don’t get lost in the details — let those parts wash over you for now. 2. Keep a Tarot Journal While You Listen Each time a card is mentioned: Pause the audiobook. Jot down what image or emotion comes up for you before you hear the traditional meaning. Example: “The Star — feels like relief, hope, night sky, flow.” Then check Waite’s interpretation — compare it to yours. This helps your intuitive muscle grow while grounding it in classical sym...