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25.01.2022 [*] *** ANOTHER NEW VIDEO *** - [Circle, Triangle, Square]. [https://youtu.be/STflzXJbLkg]In this video Dave discourses upon the 'model' of the Circle, Triangle & Square within the neo-alchemical art of Physical Alchemy. This is material from a central chapter of the upcoming book. ...I will come back to this symbolism of Orders of training many times - as it explains and links many things that have seemed cryptic to some onlookers about my Work. The full spectrum application of this [withheld for the book] has immediate tangible application for artists, practitioners of physical arts seeking to create a unique method and practitioners seeking to breath life back into older methods that have been deinspired via the discenchanting current. [DW]

25.01.2022 [*] [**NEW ESSAY**] 'the body alchemical' New article is up, largely as a blow-off valve for writing this sub-chapter of the book (and because someone here ma...y have a useful lead). [ http://physicalalchemy.com.au/the-body-alchemical/ ] [DW]

23.01.2022 [*] ***NEW VIDEO*** - 'Living Life Auspiciously' https://youtu.be/OtHcMwhroJ4

22.01.2022 [**] 'The Retort' [Yet Another NEW VIDEO] 'The Retort' is a foundational concept within the auspicious art of Physical Alchemy. It consists of the formation of a tripod base for working the body and the essence that consists of physical work, awareness [contemplative] work and specific work upon the mindshapes. The physical work and awareness work pillars offer a lot of scope for personalization and individual unique expression - provided the choice of practice trained ac...tually works. The mindshape work pillar is anatomical. The mindshapes function and mutate in a predictable manner [to those with access to the Triangle who are also trained in this 'anatomy'] and must be dissolved in certain ways. This pillar - this leg of the retort - is unique to Physical Alchemy. Optically [to untrained eyes] it appears that the physical craft tool - 'stretching' - is the majority of the work of the craft total. This is not so. The mindshape work pillar is the most important pillar in the formation of the Retort. The majority of the work is what happens in this Retort after the three pillars are set up auspiciously - and have been simmering away for a goodly period. [DW] [https://youtu.be/pqYy2_RZu3A]

21.01.2022 [*] Zen Mind, Zen Brush. One of my most favouritest books[!!] A companion tome to a collection of Zenga from the Gittee-Yelen collection - hosted by the NSW gallery many moons past. Out of print. The first copy of this I had to import from Germany [in spite of it being an Australian book] at great expense. This copy found me at a second hand store in Dee Why, two weekends hence. [$10] It must have been an exceptional exhibition - you can feel the energy coming off the book still. The odd shape of the book only adds to its charm. High time Dave picked up the brush and begun real practice. [DW] #physicalalchemy #zen #zenga #sumie #sumiink #calligraphy #auspicious #sengai #hakuin #tesshu #painting #zenmind #zenbrush

21.01.2022 [*] 'Scawing' [Scaw3ng - 'science-awing'] Scawing is the calling of the crow caste down to earth with nihilism-lite. The fantasy of th3ught-projecting the demise of the brain-mind and associating it with the great death - reframed in pyrites-positivity for the benefit of ones peers and the fragile hold one has on ones' sanity.

20.01.2022 [*] Constriction and Deep Pressure modifiers [in hermetic Piriformis, here] A lot of the postures used in the alchemical stretching syllabus has multiple ‘modifiers’ used simultaneously. There is stretch receptor work [obviously] and most of the exercises also incorporate pressure and proprioceptive mudras - as well as the general ‘sea of proprioception’ principle of this syllabus. One that I have not spoken of yet [I think..?] is: constriction. Yes, as in like the boa ...constrictor. And just like the boa or pythonic serpent this involved not just ambient pressure and physical contact but a deliberate *constriction* that must be applied in a way that is different in intention and application than similar looking postures in wresting/grappling (though these make excellent co-studies and develop preliminary qualities). In this particular hermetic piriformis posture I am also using the constriction modifier to impale Fanny’s piriformis with my knee. This works far, far better than any theraball style application - and she has the bonus of it being done under stretch and with aforementioned constriction. Life is too short for domesticated stretching. Systematic preparation of the body - and then application of Thorian-force alchemical stretching methods ftw. @mobilitytrainingau @frederikbeckmd [DW] #physicalalchemy #alchemicalstretching #flexibility #bodywork #stretching #repatterningstretching #yoga #notyoga #bodyalchemical #constriction #movement #asana #movementculture #judo #wrestling See more

19.01.2022 [*] *** ANOTHER NEW VIDEO *** - [Circle, Triangle, Square]. [https://youtu.be/STflzXJbLkg]In this video Dave discourses upon the 'model' of the Circle, Triangle & Square within the neo-alchemical art of Physical Alchemy. This is material from a central chapter of the upcoming book. ...I will come back to this symbolism of Orders of training many times - as it explains and links many things that have seemed cryptic to some onlookers about my Work. The full spectrum application of this [withheld for the book] has immediate tangible application for artists, practitioners of physical arts seeking to create a unique method and practitioners seeking to breath life back into older methods that have been deinspired via the discenchanting current. [DW]

19.01.2022 [*] non-notional hope.

18.01.2022 [*] martial tomes of yore The manual you see - ‘Best Judo’ - is a martial tome of the old school variety: dense with information; tastefully designed and a pleasure to open and peruse. A book that entices the indwelling happiness to peep out of the pores and participate in the experience. It was located in the rare books cabinet of one of my favourite secondhand bookstores in Sydneytown. It is the fruit of the culling of a large quanta of books that were largely a displeas...ure to peruse; stinking heavily of the metaphysical and philosophical sub-strains of mental onanism. Sometimes one must study such things in this line of work. [DW] #physicalalchemy #judo #betterjudo #bestjudo #movement #movementculture #oss #tomes

18.01.2022 [*] diaries of a madman I was asked, for some reason, for photos of my notebooks - well, here are some. As one can see, I prefer moleskine ‘cahiers’ notebooks of a large(?) size in the red colouring. I have been using these, mainly, for about ~7 years (?). You can see some of the older ones in the shots. Many pages have wine and/or coffee stains. I have included a sample of diagrams and notes from different years and phases. Enjoy. [DW]

17.01.2022 [*] #physicalchemy #auspicious #gurdjieff #persiancarpet

17.01.2022 [*] Constriction and Deep Pressure modifiers [in hermetic Piriformis, here] A lot of the postures used in the alchemical stretching syllabus has multiple ‘modifiers’ used simultaneously. There is stretch receptor work [obviously] and most of the exercises also incorporate pressure and proprioceptive mudras - as well as the general ‘sea of proprioception’ principle of this syllabus. One that I have not spoken of yet [I think..?] is: constriction. Yes, as in like the boa ...constrictor. And just like the boa or pythonic serpent this involved not just ambient pressure and physical contact but a deliberate *constriction* that must be applied in a way that is different in intention and application than similar looking postures in wresting/grappling (though these make excellent co-studies and develop preliminary qualities). In this particular hermetic piriformis posture I am also using the constriction modifier to impale Fanny’s piriformis with my knee. This works far, far better than any theraball style application - and she has the bonus of it being done under stretch and with aforementioned constriction. Life is too short for domesticated stretching. Systematic preparation of the body - and then application of Thorian-force alchemical stretching methods ftw. @mobilitytrainingau @frederikbeckmd [DW] #physicalalchemy #alchemicalstretching #flexibility #bodywork #stretching #repatterningstretching #yoga #notyoga #bodyalchemical #constriction #movement #asana #movementculture #judo #wrestling See more

16.01.2022 [*] blended methods Who says you canna stretch in a tree as Ye climbs it [?!] I have been playing with some basic tree climbing skills but I have also been playing with utilising the tree in other ways. If you attempt this and fall out it is your own foolish fault!... The stretch generated from this one is different to the back bend versions with the hands and feet on the earth. It is a hanging stretch, obviously. Gravity is at a directed angle to the body and having the the lower branch on the bottom of the shin induced a stretch - for this body at least - that was interestingly iliacus dominant. The vectors into the abdominal and thorax were also intriguing. [DW]

15.01.2022 [*] diaries of a madman I was asked, for some reason, by @wizzcosmiclatte for photos of my notebooks - well, here are some. As one can see, I prefer moleskine ‘cahiers’ notebooks of a large(?) size in the red colouring. I have been using these, mainly, for about ~7 years (?). You can see some of the older ones in the shots. Many pages have wine and/or coffee stains. I have included a sample of diagrams and notes from different years and phases. Enjoy. [DW] #physicalalchemy #auspicious #notebooks #diary #diaryofamadman #moleskine #moleskinesketchbook

15.01.2022 [*] Embodied Paradox class [first one back post-Fiji] Eager bodies and serendipitous outfits - class is back and the physical intuition atmospherics were palpable in this eve. New ‘sleeve-pull’ shoulder push-down; ‘trapezius spear’ and tractioned lat work. Base alchemical postures around piriformis and front splits. 4-partner bridgework. 1000 bottles of mineral water opened up the central axis. Laughter - what, fun [?!] [DW]

15.01.2022 [*] ‘Zen Not Zen’ T-shirts Here is one of the two T-shirts I recent had shipped to me from ‘Dharma Tattooist’ Jim @zen_not_zen. One needs a collection of auspicious t-shirts when one teachers a physical craft. I was put on to Jim via @kit_laughlin - who sports a number of t-shirts AND tattoos from Jim’s craft. They are exquisite items of clothing. The cut is great (surprising hard to find these days) and the fabrics feel amazing and are all sourced in a non-exploitive way.... And all this before you even get to the fantastic designs! This one is 108 recitations of the mantra ‘Om mani padme hum’ associated with Avalokiteshvara - the bodhisattva of compassion - in tibetan script. For me, tibetan is one of the most intriguing languages to look at visually. Blessings Jim! Keep making these wonderful expressions of your craft. [DW] #zen #zennotzen #auspicious #ommanipadmehum #tshirt #dharmatattooist #craft See more

14.01.2022 [*] ‘Zen Not Zen’ T-shirts Here is one of the two T-shirts I recent had shipped to me from ‘Dharma Tattooist’ Jim @zen_not_zen. One needs a collection of auspicious t-shirts when one teachers a physical craft. I was put on to Jim via @kit_laughlin - who sports a number of t-shirts AND tattoos from Jim’s craft. They are exquisite items of clothing. The cut is great (surprising hard to find these days) and the fabrics feel amazing and are all sourced in a non-exploitive way.... And all this before you even get to the fantastic designs! This one is 108 recitations of the mantra ‘Om mani padme hum’ associated with Avalokiteshvara - the bodhisattva of compassion - in tibetan script. For me, tibetan is one of the most intriguing languages to look at visually. Blessings Jim! Keep making these wonderful expressions of your craft. [DW] #zen #zennotzen #auspicious #ommanipadmehum #tshirt #dharmatattooist #craft See more

13.01.2022 [*] [**NEW ESSAY**] 'the body alchemical' New article is up, largely as a blow-off valve for writing this sub-chapter of the book (and because someone here ma...y have a useful lead). [ http://physicalalchemy.com.au/the-body-alchemical/ ] [DW]

13.01.2022 [*] Japanese ink & brush work begins I have [for a long while now] had the idea of beginning to paint with the brushes and ink I picked up from Ken when I attended his sumi-e painting workshop a number of years ago. For some strange reason, this night is the one I begin practice. There is a nice breeze this evening. The table: a simple piece of plywood. Two brushes [of wolf’s hair, I believe]. Some ink and a mug I got from the Kodokan in Tokyo as the water. The opening attempt: a beginners homage to the classic Sengai masterpiece that I have inked onto my left forearm. #sumi #sumiink #circletrianglesquare #judo #zen #painting #beginning

12.01.2022 [*] a cosmic diagram ~18th century, Himachal Pradesh. [ from the book: ‘Tantra: an antidote of the anxieties of our age’ - Philip Rawson #physicalalchemy #tantrika #diagram #cosmicdiagram #tantrikart #auspicious

11.01.2022 [*] Zen Mind, Zen Brush. One of my most favouritest books[!!] A companion tome to a collection of Zenga from the Gittee-Yelen collection - hosted by the NSW gallery many moons past. Out of print. The first copy of this I had to import from Germany [in spite of it being an Australian book] at great expense. This copy found me at a second hand store in Dee Why, two weekends hence. [$10] It must have been an exceptional exhibition - you can feel the energy coming off the book still. The odd shape of the book only adds to its charm. High time Dave picked up the brush and begun real practice. [DW] #physicalalchemy #zen #zenga #sumie #sumiink #calligraphy #auspicious #sengai #hakuin #tesshu #painting #zenmind #zenbrush

09.01.2022 [*] Japanese Ink work [session 2] A rainy Sunday eve and it is time for another session with the brush, parchment and ink. And what fun was had! Nuts to green tea, here is my Zen coffee cup. ... Ink seems to run more auspiciously if one is bolder, quick not quick with the brush. [hhmmm]. Sense, it make’eth. [DW]

07.01.2022 [*] the wandering bard A winter’s night in a rug store with friends new and old. A song upon the evenings crisp air. By flute and by drum and by didgeridoo.... Fuck, there’s even a space-drum, too. Timing being in its meta-omega cadence in the drop zone, Dave has questions answered on how to proceed with his own beginning footsteps into the realm of music by aforementioned 'wandering bard', enchanting us all with melodies and polyrhythms. As Destiny would have it, I hath met this bard before - in a market, on the fateful day, whence I found the 3 new beads for one of my leather jackets. This was the only instance of this musician performing at that market [of course]. Indeed, I mentioned him to a friend not a fortnight ago - and here he is playing, once more in physical reality [] The combination of didgeridoo overtones, multiple rhythms with hands and foot; space drum and two flutes may sound like a recipe for sonic dissonance but nothing could be further from the truth. For this minstrel has found his craft completely and it was on display this evening. It was truly beautiful. Not just the enchantingly alien and familiar melodies being woven together, like so many carpets. Not just the virtuosity and versatility of the instrumentation. Not even the unique combination of instruments. It was all these things but it was all of these things coming through someone who has actually found their ‘unique name for God’ and is living it - which is so rare in this Procrustean world. So play on, wandering bard! Fill the world with your gift of music. I am sure I will meet ye again .. [in fact Dave has some ideas]. But not yet. Instruments are rolled up in sacred ritual. Stowed away in bags and slung over shoulder. And off into the night. An evening of music, great food, fine carpets and grand conversing with other human beings. Something human. [] Dave

07.01.2022 [**] 'The Retort' [Yet Another NEW VIDEO] 'The Retort' is a foundational concept within the auspicious art of Physical Alchemy. It consists of the formation of a tripod base for working the body and the essence that consists of physical work, awareness [contemplative] work and specific work upon the mindshapes. The physical work and awareness work pillars offer a lot of scope for personalization and individual unique expression - provided the choice of practice trained ac...tually works. The mindshape work pillar is anatomical. The mindshapes function and mutate in a predictable manner [to those with access to the Triangle who are also trained in this 'anatomy'] and must be dissolved in certain ways. This pillar - this leg of the retort - is unique to Physical Alchemy. Optically [to untrained eyes] it appears that the physical craft tool - 'stretching' - is the majority of the work of the craft total. This is not so. The mindshape work pillar is the most important pillar in the formation of the Retort. The majority of the work is what happens in this Retort after the three pillars are set up auspiciously - and have been simmering away for a goodly period. [DW] [https://youtu.be/pqYy2_RZu3A]

06.01.2022 [] *** The '9 Tomes' Introduction - Creativity and Art Formation Video *** [NEW VIDEO] The '9 tomes' is a creativity exercise that I utilize with students w...ho are at a specific stage of the formation of their craft (or their personal expression of an existing Art). I have decided to film it and release it because we are all locked down and it is auspiciously situated to this time period to utilize the time-energy and enforced fasting from usual scheduling and mobility to do this project. At worst you will have fun rereading some of your favorite books, however the exercise done in the way I lay out in this series of videos quite likely will produce insights in those who are sick of 'standard programming' and want to use their lives and life force to express and create something new for the world. I'll upload and publish the rest of the series throughout the day and potentially tomorrow. In the meantime, begin to consider: what are the most influential 9 books [tomes] in regards to the life of my individuated form [?] [If you are forming a physical craft or creative endeavour it is best for the purposes of the exercise if they are non-fiction]. Specifics to follow in the next 3 videos. Auspicious regards, Dave [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPmKMYQUoZ4&feature=youtu.be]

06.01.2022 [*] [**NEW ESSAY**]: 'Underunderstanding'. http://physicalalchemy.com.au/underunderstanding/ Part 1 of a trilogy of articles leading up to some changes.. ... [DW]

04.01.2022 [*] retreat in the misty mountains Mirrored clothing, holy hair style We sit in adjacent silence. Fellow Wayfarer was their any doubt ... The ox would be ridden backward [?] Heart, Hara, Head ora et Labora [G], yes; thank you. God bless you. We leave it to Great Mystery, We shall meet again. [...] Zen to the left of me Sufis to the right Here I am Eye through the egg-shell. Thunder and mist But no smoke Flying dinosaurs, though. Zen sit download, find-on-the-shelf-of-the-antique-bookstore. must I [?!] [i suppose Frater Beck has worse] Zen to the left of me, Sufis to the right Here I am Unstuck the middle With You. [DW] #physicalalchemy #mountainretreat #mistymountains #zen #sufi #auspicious See more

04.01.2022 [*] ***NEW VIDEO*** - 'Living Life Auspiciously' https://youtu.be/OtHcMwhroJ4

03.01.2022 [] *** The '9 Tomes' Introduction - Creativity and Art Formation Video *** [NEW VIDEO] The '9 tomes' is a creativity exercise that I utilize with students w...ho are at a specific stage of the formation of their craft (or their personal expression of an existing Art). I have decided to film it and release it because we are all locked down and it is auspiciously situated to this time period to utilize the time-energy and enforced fasting from usual scheduling and mobility to do this project. At worst you will have fun rereading some of your favorite books, however the exercise done in the way I lay out in this series of videos quite likely will produce insights in those who are sick of 'standard programming' and want to use their lives and life force to express and create something new for the world. I'll upload and publish the rest of the series throughout the day and potentially tomorrow. In the meantime, begin to consider: what are the most influential 9 books [tomes] in regards to the life of my individuated form [?] [If you are forming a physical craft or creative endeavour it is best for the purposes of the exercise if they are non-fiction]. Specifics to follow in the next 3 videos. Auspicious regards, Dave [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPmKMYQUoZ4&feature=youtu.be]

03.01.2022 [*] Language of the New Alchemy http://physicalalchemy.com.au/language-of-the-new-alchemy/

01.01.2022 [*] [**NEW ESSAY**]: 'Underunderstanding'. http://physicalalchemy.com.au/underunderstanding/ Part 1 of a trilogy of articles leading up to some changes.. ... [DW]