Gateways Books

REAL POETS IN A VIRTUAL WORLD

Real Poets in a Virtual World is a collection of poetry and art from the Prosperity Path Ashram, published by Gateways Books and Tapes. The book features poems exploring themes of spirituality, consciousness, and the virtual world, including work inspired by E. J. Gold's American Book of the Dead. It includes both individual poems and collaborative pieces, such as "Exquisite Corpse" poems created through a round-robin writing process. Several introductions provide context, framing the poetry as a tool for self-discovery and a journey of spiritual exploration. The book also features various poetry exercises designed to encourage reader participation.

GORBY'S SONGBOOK -- Lyrics and Songs by E.J. Gold and Friends

Gorby's Songbook, contains lyrics and chord charts for numerous songs across various genres, including folk, blues, and even Team Fortress 2-themed parodies. Many songs explore themes of spirituality, self-discovery, and the human condition, often with a humorous or whimsical tone. The book also includes an alphabetic index for easy song selection. Copyright information indicates the songs are available for free street performance.

ORBIT by Kyle Fite -- Virtual Ashrams and Video Games as a tool for Spiritual Growth

The book Orbit by Kyle Fite introduces "Orb" video games and the Prosperity Virtual Ashram (PVA) in Second Life as tools for spiritual growth. The text explains how these virtual spaces, through repetitive actions and character development, can address real-world problems like fear and financial stress. It draws parallels between virtual and real-life experiences, emphasizing the importance of mindful participation and connecting with an "Avatar" as a representation of the player's essential self. The book advocates for using these games as a spiritual practice ("Sadhana"), akin to meditation or prayer, to achieve a deeper understanding of self and existence. Ultimately, Orbit proposes that by engaging with these virtual worlds, players can accelerate personal transformation and contribute to the betterment of all beings.

E.J. GOLD's PRIVATE JOKE FILE

E.J. Gold's Private Joke File is a compilation of jokes, anecdotes, and short humorous pieces categorized by theme (e.g., animals, business, marriage). The collection showcases various forms of humor, including puns, one-liners, and short narratives. Many jokes play on stereotypes and common experiences, offering social commentary within their humorous framework. The overall tone is lighthearted and satirical, aiming to entertain through witty observations about everyday life.

THE COSMIC KEY by E.J. Gold -- Achieving the God State

The Cosmic Key presents a framework for achieving a “God State” or heightened state of awareness, described as a level of consciousness beyond habitual thoughts and limitations, allowing individuals to experience life with greater clarity, presence, and connection. The sources provide a variety of practices and techniques, including meditations, visualization exercises, mantras, and emotional processing methods, to guide individuals towards experiencing this state. The texts also address common pitfalls and challenges, such as fear, emotional triggers, and the ego-trap, offering strategies for overcoming these obstacles and integrating the God State into everyday life. In addition to individual practices, the sources explore the possibility of achieving a collective God State through group meditations and shared experiences. The sources provide a roadmap for personal transformation and spiritual exploration, encouraging readers to embrace the potential of their own consciousness and find meaning in their daily experiences.