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Cleromancy is a divination art dating back to ancient times which interprets randomly generated numbers through a chart or written text. Jung thought the I Ching worked on the "synchronicity" principle, and was quite enamoured of it. If you want to get a bit more technical, the great physicist Wolfgang Pauli once supposed that causality and synchronicity (meaningful chance) stood in relation to one another as a pair of opposites in the same way that space/time and indestructible energy do.
Nobody really knows how it works, is the short answer. But given that the practice has been in use for thousands and thousands of years, it perhaps behooves us to respect the possibilities.
I have been studying the I Ching for 10 years now and I consider myself an eternal student of its wisdom. It's a great feeling to get a good reading and feel like you're not alone down here, like maybe a higher power has your back. Plus, you might learn something about yourself. The I Ching and the Tao Te Ching are both texts that offer profound natural insights into human psychology.
So, what's Dudeism about then?
The Dude said: “Can’t be worried about that shit. Life goes on.” The Stranger likes his style because he’s the man for his time and place.
The Stranger said: “Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes the bear, well, he eats you.” The Dude likes his style because he’s got a whole cowboy thing going on.
He who regards himself as part of the whole durn human comedy, Is able to abide the world. He who asks the bartender for another Caucasian Is still racially pretty cool. If you take the good with the bad, Life does not stop and start inconveniently. This affects all of us: The Royal We, Down through the generations. I’m rambling again.
In all seriousness, Dudeism is a real thing... The Church of the Latter Day Dude ordains priests and offers honourary degrees. It is, essentially, a re-skin of the ancient mystical philosophy of Taoism... by and for fans of the movie The Big Lebowski starring Jeff Bridges. The credo of the Dudeist is to "Just Take It Easy" as much as possible... enjoy this thing called life.
So, I am an ordained Dudeist priest, which is something that I, believe it or not, take rather 'seriously'. I practice divination and do existential consultations for people, or more often, just a listening ear. I am also available for other priestly duties, say, weddings and such. I can negotiate on price. Generally speaking, the first consultation can be done 'pro bono', and then we will settle on an hourly rate if you wish to consult further. If appropriate, I will throw the bones for you... I Ching readings are a bit out in the weeds for most people, but I can also do runes and Tarot cards if you're into that. Call me, email me, or fill out the contact form below and we can get started.
Oh, also: Check out this list of Dudeist ministers online! Some righteous dudes, many of them will perform weddings or what have you.
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