Hi Martin,

Darren's the name ;) I've just got my Permaculture design certificate, and about to embark on my diploma course over the next few years.

The Shires Permaculture site was originally designed to store the learning material for each week, along with videos and photos. I've set it up for the group, as I'm a techy geek who's very much into Google.

Regarding the PDF version of "DIY handbook..." I do have a copy. It's over 7MB so can't attach it here... Can you send me an email and I'll reply as an attachment? (entropea at gmail dot com).

Peace,

Darren

Well met my friend.  Thank you I think that is an excellent idea about the booklet.  I have the same desire, thank you for confirming it to me.  I will start my intentions towards that purpose and see what comes out.  I look forward to sharing new ideas and laughter with you here.  - David

Martin :)

re: Hesychasm, i enjoy the 2nd & 3rd meanings of the term:

1. "the practice of inner prayer, aiming at union with God on a level beyond images, concepts and language", a sense in which the term is found in Evagrius Ponticus (345-399),Maximus the Confessor (c. 580-662), and Symeon the New Theologian (949-1022);
2. "the quest for such union through the Jesus Prayer", the earliest reference to which is in Diadochos of Photiki (c. 450);

i am particularly taken with the story told in 'the Way of a Pilgrim', a Russian traveller searching for the meaning of 'pray without ceasing'.

Hi, Martin.

Thanks for your warm and encouraging welcome! I've been impressed and interested by your postings and will be responding directly within some of the threads. The work you are interested in terms of research is what Energy Arts Alliance is all about and is trying to contribute to the world.

Cheers,

J-Coby Wayne