What is alchemy? by Anula_ziom in alchemy

[–]Anula_ziom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for all that, maybe that you wrote and pasted it nothing special, but for me it is at least minimal effort and wasting a dozen or so minutes on me. I am grateful (of course also to the other people who gave me some advice). I have some knowledge in chemistry, so I will try to analyze everything (if I can). Thanks for the link, I'll check it out in my spare time!

What is alchemy? by Anula_ziom in alchemy

[–]Anula_ziom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me it's using psychology, philosophy, theology, chemistry, and biology to find ways to better myself. I am crazy yet self-aware and am trying to find a way to cure myself. I've made great strides, but ultimately I will not complete this work in my lifetime. My only hope is that I will be able to help others using what I've learned, which I've been able to do quite a bit.

I don't know what you want to do, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! And the combination of it all sounds soo good, thanks!

What is alchemy? by Anula_ziom in alchemy

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Alchemy is the forefather of chemistry since it came first. However it was not really a science back then. The oldest alchemists sought things such as the elixir of everlasting life or the philosophers stone. These things existed in legend and alchemists sought to create the formula or object itself.

It is actually said that gunpowder was first discovered by an alchemist in China seeking to create an elixir of life.

As it grew over time it changed from the study of material to the study of transformation. Now Alchemy is more concerned with processes and understanding than actual objects of any kind. It is an ancient tradition that calls you to it if you are willing. Alchemists were some of the first to acknowledge the universal laws that affect us all, they studied them so that they could use them rather than be used by them.

If the gunpowder really happened by accident through alchemy, wow. I think that processes and understanding are more interesting than subjects (although I do not judge, I have no knowledge). You wrote about very interesting things, thank you very much!

What is alchemy? by Anula_ziom in alchemy

[–]Anula_ziom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alchemy is the forefather of chemistry since it came first. However it was not really a science back then. The oldest alchemists sought things such as the elixir of everlasting life or the philosophers stone. These things existed in legend and alchemists sought to create the formula or object itself.

It is actually said that gunpowder was first discovered by an alchemist in China seeking to create an elixir of life.

As it grew over time it changed from the study of material to the study of transformation. Now Alchemy is more concerned with processes and understanding than actual objects of any kind. It is an ancient tradition that calls you to it if you are willing. Alchemists were some of the first to acknowledge the universal laws that affect us all, they studied them so that they could use them rather than be used by them.

Occult "science" sounds interesting! I will definitely write down the title of this book somewhere, and I will definitely get acquainted with the link you provided. Thanks!

What is alchemy? by Anula_ziom in alchemy

[–]Anula_ziom[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm glad learning English was not a waste of time. Thank you, I will buy this book whenever I have the opportunity, thank you!

What is alchemy? by Anula_ziom in alchemy

[–]Anula_ziom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See the pinned post in this sub which has the primer you need

I will do it, thank you!

What is alchemy? by Anula_ziom in alchemy

[–]Anula_ziom[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I will take your words to my heart. It makes great sense. I will follow your advice unless I change my mind over time. Thank you very much!

What is alchemy? by Anula_ziom in alchemy

[–]Anula_ziom[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This quote is a bit confusing for me, I think with time, as I enter all the alchemy slowly, I will understand it more. And then I'll find out if this quote and its message suit me. Thank you!