Visions in the Stone
by E.J. Gold
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An unusual travelogue, drawing both wanderers and wonderers alike, set in contemporary Mesopotamia. This high spirited account focuses on archaeological investigation and is a "how to" for both reading data (psychometry) and encoding artifacts.
Briefing Notes:
Central Theme:
This book explores the concept of accessing hidden knowledge and achieving higher consciousness through the psychometric unlocking of artifacts and the invocation of entities. Gold posits that artifacts, especially ancient ones, contain "psychic emotional recordings" imbued by the strong emotions of individuals or groups from the past. These recordings act as "thought-tapes" that can be accessed through specific emotional and mental keys, leading to the transmission of esoteric data and potential transformation.
Key Ideas & Facts:
1. Psychometry and Artifact Unlocking:
Gold claims to have discovered the ability to access knowledge embedded in artifacts through a process he terms "psychometrizing."
"I walked into the tomb and received a series of definite instructions which formed the basis for my eventual understanding of psychic emotional record-ings as a technique for encapsulating esoteric information." (Chapter 13)
This process requires the individual to find the specific emotional and mental "keys" associated with the artifact.
"The man of will is able to voluntarily arouse emotions for the opening of artifacts. Every important esoteric artifact has its own obscure, humorous or absurd key, some quite ingenious in their originality." (Chapter 16)
Successful unlocking can lead to the instantaneous transmission of knowledge and even personal transformation.
2. Thought-Tapes and Hidden Knowledge:
Gold believes that strong emotions, both voluntary and involuntary, leave imprints on objects, forming "thought-tapes."
These thought-tapes, especially those in ancient monuments, potentially hold knowledge from civilizations predating contemporary man.
"As I watched the silent thought-tapes in a Babylonian granite monument, I noticed that, al-though some recordings had been registered in-voluntarily through war, famine, plagues and natural disasters, something definitely "otherwise" could be faintly detected behind all this; something which had been almost completely obliterated under the more dominating emotional recordings." (Chapter 25)
3. Entities and Higher Dimensions:
Gold describes "Higher Dimensions" inhabited by beings he calls "entities."
"It goes without saying that certain definite skills and abilities not normally present in the life of ordinary man must be established if one hopes to become a permanent inhabitant of the Inner World. Of course, even without these essential skills one may visit the Higher Dimensions briefly." (Chapter 15)
These entities can be invoked through specific rituals and emotional states.
Some entities are benevolent and offer guidance, while others are potentially harmful.
4. The Inner Circle of Humanity and Group Work:
Gold posits the existence of an "Inner Circle of Humanity" comprised of individuals connected through shared purpose and understanding.
"This is a big secret of certain esoteric schools which prepare some people for entry into the inner circle of humanity." (Chapter 23)
Group work focused on a common aim can amplify individual force and facilitate the descent of benevolent entities.
"Voluntary group work, on the other hand, can make possible not only the descent of a definite entity but also the arising of a new entity in the cosmos, in the same way as the Last Supper produced the Christ." (Chapter 24)
5. Self-Initiation and Transformation:
Gold emphasizes the importance of self-initiation and the development of willpower in accessing hidden knowledge and achieving higher consciousness.
"But as Gold points out this can only happen through self-initiation. In the end we are on our own and it is strictly by our own efforts that we will arrive at anything. We must find the inner strength and necessity which will give us the momentum to per-sist on our path." - Linda Corriveau, Editor and Museologist
Transformation involves shedding pre-conceived notions and embracing new experiences.
Techniques like breath control, posture work, and cellular data manipulation are presented as tools for self-development.
6. The Human Biological Machine:
Gold views the human body as a machine capable of transformation through specific practices.
"Control of it all is a result of activities of the brains, nervous system and glands, all regulated by breath." (Chapter 29)
He explores the concept of "coating higher bodies" through the transmutation of elements.
He emphasizes the need to refine the "work ego" before pursuing immortality.
Critique & Considerations:
Gold's writing style is highly personal and anecdotal, relying heavily on his own experiences and interpretations.
His claims lack scientific evidence and rely on faith and personal experimentation.
The book can be viewed as a guide for personal exploration rather than a definitive source of factual information.
Overall Impression:
"Visions in the Stone" presents a unique and unconventional approach to spiritual development, emphasizing the potential of psychometry, entity invocation, and self-initiation to unlock hidden knowledge and achieve higher consciousness. While Gold's claims may seem fantastical, the book encourages readers to question their perceptions of reality and embark on their own journey of self-discovery.