On Episode 154 of The TLB Podcast, James welcomes back author and researcher Ronnie Pontiac to discuss his two new books, The Rosicrucian Counterculture and The Unobstructed Way.Through The Rosicrucian Counterculture, they explore the origins of the Rosicrucian movement, its early manifestos, common misinterpretations, the evolution of Rosicrucian thought from the Scientific Revolution through modern countercultural movements, its influence on European intellectual history, mysticism, alchemy, liberty, and individuality — and how these ideas continue to echo today.Through The Unobstructed Way, James and Ronnie examine the remarkable love story of Stewart and Betty White, their exploration of mediumship, and the spiritual philosophy of the “unobstructed universe.” Ronnie shares his personal journey of loss following the passing of his wife and co-author Tamra Lucid, and reflects on how Tamra is continuing their work, and the work of the White’s, through spiritual communication.This episode moves from esoteric history to intimate spiritual reflection, exploring grief, transformation, love, and the possibility that consciousness extends beyond physical limitation.Support the ShowEarly access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9seAudio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6sConnect with Ronnie PontiacInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/theronniepontiacTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@ronniepontiacYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@theronniepontiacMedium → https://ronniepontiac.medium.com/Substack → https://ronniepontiac.substack.com/Referenced Books“The Rosicrucian Counterculture” → https://a.co/d/0c9M3fJM“The Unobstructed Way” → https://a.co/d/04hmdBoKChapters00:00 - Intro06:32 - Rosicrucians and the Scientific Revolution12:04 - Rudolf II and Prague17:18 - Rise of Rosicrucianism in Europe24:11 - The Confusion Surrounding Rosicrucian Ideals30:50 - Rosicrucianism in Modern Culture43:06 - Frederick V49:42 - John Winthrop the Younger: A Rosicrucian in America55:43 - Winthrop’s Legacy01:01:17 - Liberty and Individuality01:22:15 - The Extraordinary Love Story of Stuart and Betty White01:30:46 - Exploring the Unobstructed Universe01:47:50 - Transformation and Spiritual Connection02:02:24 - Messages from Beyond02:12:56 - Love and Loss02:20:31 - Grief and the Unobstructed Self02:30:21 - Connection and Transformation#Rosicrucianism #Mysticism #Alchemy #Counterculture #Spirituality #Metaphysics #ScientificRevolution #Mediumship #Consciousness #LoveAndLoss #Freedom #Individuality #SpiritualCommunication #EsotericHistory #TheTLBPodSupport the showPatreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

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