HALLOWEEN EPISODE:The Life of Aleister Crowley & A Tale of Self-Discovery
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
Welcome to today’s episode, where we explore the life of Aleister Crowley, one of history’s most infamous and enigmatic figures. Born in 1875, Crowley grew up in an oppressive evangelical household, shaped by the stringent beliefs of his father, a preacher of the Plymouth Brethren sect. Under the watchful eye of his religious family, Crowley’s early years were marked by severe teachings about sin and salvation. However, after his father’s untimely death, the young Crowley began to rebel. He rejected the rigid dogma of his upbringing and was drawn to forbidden subjects—magic, mysticism, and the occult. As he aged, Crowley became a central figure in occult societies like the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and later founded his own, establishing himself as both a revered and reviled figure. His life became a whirlwind of scandal, experimentation, and a search for spiritual meaning beyond the confines of conventional faith.
In the second half of today’s episode, we turn to a cautionary tale of a young girl who, much like Crowley, attempted to escape her reality. Seeking to be someone she was not, she ventured into unfamiliar territories, hoping to transform herself into something different. Yet, as she reached the peak of her transformation, she discovered the consequences of leaving her true self behind.
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