From where we've come to where We are

May we be better for having met at the Crossroads.
Just a video discussing my life, where I've come from and where we (as a channel/community) are now. From religious roots in childhood to collecting an occult library, here is an unedited and unscripted explanation of one perspective on life. May it find you well and may you be better for having met along the way.
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[@glynnisanderson-smith4686]

Enjoyed your story… most of it I knew. I’m glad you’re taking this journey and it seems your path is calming for you. ❤ on the tech side- I could barely hear you and had to max the volume to get it to normal. Keep in touch…❤

[@essianmavex7549]

I remember looking up esoteric books and coming across your channel, been through every video and the calmness you exude in them is ASMR worthy. Thank you for also inspiring me to build my own library!

[@reamce]

Thanks for making this great video. Like you I was raised in the south and my family were hardcore Southern Baptists. It was a pretty bad experience actually. I also began exploring other beliefs and practices through reading and collecting books (you and I have many of the same books). Over the years I have sort of invented my own version of spirituality and when I discover something I relate to or find helpful I throw it in to my occult practice. I always enjoy watching your videos and wish you made them more often. Thanks again for your channel.

[@svenrolic]

I'll try to, just not always sure what needs to be shared honestly, also thank you for the feedback.

[@midnightcryptworx]

Same from the south also

[@midnightcryptworx]

I always look forward to your videos. Have you gotten any occult books lately? I'd love to see. Nice to see your journey also. I wasn't sure if you practiced the occult or just loved collecting books. lol. BTW cute dogs! I have an English Mastiff, Morrison (named after the Great Jim). I used to have an Afghan named Apollo (My first dog ever). Anyway, See you soon!

[@svenrolic]

Yeah, I've got a book unboxing/opening video coming Friday, which the dogs were kinda loud for so I addressed it here.

[@jamesfindice2871]

Great video! I remember being annoyed by the first video of yours that i watched. Because of not editing etc. But as you stated back then that you want to deliver an unadulterated one take, i totally get it and very much enjoy your videos with the new perspektiivejä :) Thank you very much! Edit. I guess you have addressed it but How did you end up in korea? And How has moving there affectwd your spiritual journey?

[@svenrolic]

I got stationed here in the military then just finished my contract so stayed here. Spiritually it gave me a lot of perspective that I would've been ignorant of staying stateside. The Buddhist temples are nice. I've actually got an album up of photos I've taken of some of them

[@xXLunatikxXlul]

What esoteric books would recommend for beginners?

[@svenrolic]

That largely depends on what tradition you're trying to learn more about. Did you have anything in mind?

[@xXLunatikxXlul]

@@svenrolic Soloman magic, theology, and hermetic studies. Thanks for responding! :D

[@svenrolic]

@@xXLunatikxXlul Seems I missed the reply. Agrippa's "Three Books of Occult Philosophy" are what most start with. As for Hermetic or Hermetic adjacent books, many recommend the "Kybalion," but personally I didn't find it terribly insightful. Unfortunately in these fields the information seems to come across as either too new-age but entertaining enough or as quite dry but filled with knowledge. The Kybalion should hold your attention, but Collectanea Hermetic or similar texts (even the mostly picture book "Alchemy & Mysticism") will likely give you more insight. Unrelated reads I would generally recommend to any beginners, though more eastern thought oriented, are "The Secret of the Golden Flower" translated by Thomas Cleary and "The Untethered Soul" by Michael Singer.