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Seek and you shall find... This instant oracle will provide the answers to every life question you will ever need to ask.Contents:Something is learned every time a book is opened - Chinese proverb Do you wish you could ask any question and have an instant answer? If you have a question, an uncertainty, or need advice, then 'The Answers' is for you. Contained within these pages are powerful words of perception and wisdom to give you instant advice and guidance. The mysterious power of this book lies in the ancient divination system of divining by lines, which involves picking passages from a text, be it the Bible, classic texts, old manuscripts, the I Ching, or books of poetry and fiction. 'The Answers' taps into universal wisdom. Each page contains proverbs, sentiments and answers distilled from the greatest sages and writers, with accompanying summaries to guide you in your particular question. It couldn't be easier to use: - 1. Hold the closed book in your hand. - 2. Decide on the question or situation you want answered and concentrate on it. - 3. With your eyes closed, flick through the pages until you feel ready to stop. - 4. Read the page you have landed on carefully and reflect on its meaning and how the sentiments could apply to your question. In many cases, this will help give an indication of the course of action to follow. - 5. Repeat the process for as many questions as you have. SAMPLE ENTRIES: * The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one - Mark Twain Tackle one thing at a time and you will begin to make headway. Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second. Give your dreams all you've got and you'll amazed at the energy that comes out of you - William James Do not give up on what you want.
Can a structured system of random selection provide meaningful guidance for complex life questions? Neil Somerville presents a modern application of bibliomancy, an ancient divination practice, to assist readers in navigating personal uncertainty. By curating a collection of proverbs and philosophical insights, the author provides a framework for self-reflection and decision-making that relies on the user's intuition rather than traditional logic.
What You Will Find
The book functions as a tool for introspection, utilizing the mechanics of chance to prompt the reader toward their own conclusions. Its utility depends entirely on the user's willingness to engage with the provided aphorisms as catalysts for personal problem-solving.
Page Count:
576
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
Publisher:
Element
ISBN-10:
0007189532
ISBN-13:
9780007189533