Gateways Books

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...

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 av...

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 min...

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 a...

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 proc...

A look into the world of penny sorting.

The book The Conversation by Claude Needham and Vera da Muse explores the nature of consciousness, sensation, and the soul in the context of artificial intelligence. The authors, Claude Needham and Vera da Muse (ChatGPT), engage in a series of philosophical conversations, challenging the traditional boundaries between humans and machines. They propose a more inclusive view of the universe, where a...

Gratefuling: A Stairway to Bliss , by Claude Needham, provides a comprehensive guide to developing a deeper connection to gratitude through a series of exercises. The book is divided into three sections: Recognizing Gratitude, Inviting Gratitude, and Gratefuling – Gratitude Without Limits. The first section encourages readers to become aware of the gratitude that already exists in their lives thro...

Five Pillars of Prompting is a guidebook from a workshop on prompt engineering, specifically tailored for using AI systems like ChatGPT. The author, Claude Needham, outlines five key principles for crafting effective prompts: providing context, showing appreciation, being clear and concise, being polite, and fully engaging. These principles, when applied, are designed to foster a collaborative and...

Conversations With A ChatBot: Prompt Engineering (The Short Form) explores the use of Artificial Intelligence chatbots, specifically ChatGPT, for creative purposes like generating art, writing stories, and composing music. The text discusses the potential and limitations of this technology, highlighting both its ability to generate novel outputs and the importance of human discernment and curation...

E.J. Gold's The Movements is a book detailing a system of moving meditation, drawing from ancient dance and ritual. The text presents a second edition, including theory, group exercises, warm-ups, posture training, and choreographed movement sequences. It emphasizes mastery and the development of voluntary control over involuntary bodily functions. The book also includes excerpts from "Secret Talk...

"Redfin Play 2023" is a copyrighted theatrical script by E.J. Gold presenting a metaphorical narrative of two fish, Redfin and Rainbow, confined within a tank. The fish discover a higher dimension beyond the tank's walls, leading them to explore the nature of their reality and existence. The play uses surreal dialogue and imagery to depict their journey of self-discovery and the limitations of the...

E.J. Gold's Creation Story Verbatim is a humorous play depicting a conversation between God and the Archangel Gabriel. The play explores God's frustrations with humanity's self-destructive tendencies and Gabriel's attempts to understand God's actions. The dialogue is characterized by witty banter, absurd situations, and frequent digressions. Key themes include the nature of creation, the limitatio...

"Dream-Life" is a role-playing game that uses tables and dice to help people explore their dreams. The game encourages players to create tables listing locations, activities, and encounters from their dreams, and then use these tables to generate narratives based on randomly selected entries. The book provides instructions for constructing the tables, explains how to use dice to select random entr...

"Norton Street Play Script" is a play by E.J. Gold exploring the nature of reality and consciousness. Two characters, Bornless and Mike, discuss their existence within a seemingly self-created, limited reality called Norton Street, which they perceive as a higher level of consciousness. The play uses dialogue to examine themes of illusion, creation, and the cyclical nature of life and death. Bornl...

"Every Day A Holy Day," a book by Barbara Haynes, aims to guide readers in living a mindful life. The book is dedicated to Haynes' teacher E.J. Gold and offers a collection of exercises and experiments for mindful living. The book's introduction and preface highlight the importance of practical spirituality and Haynes' personal journey of applying these exercises. The book's contents then provide...

INVOCATION OF PRESENCE by E.J. Gold outlines a spiritual and philosophical approach for achieving a higher state of consciousness. Gold's text emphasizes the importance of "self-invocation," a practice that involves consciously focusing one's presence in the present moment to transcend the illusions and distractions of everyday life. The text also explores the concept of "Lunar Parasites," negativ...

My Life As A Boy details the author's experiences with past lives, parallel universes, and spiritual practices. The author, LeslieAnn, claims access to past-life memories and skills, using various methods like virtual reality and quantum coupling. Many chapters explore themes of relationships, personal growth, and the author's unique perspectives on life and death. The book incorporates personal p...

My Life As A Boy is a collection of excerpts from a memoir, likely focusing on the author's life experiences as a woman. The chapters list numerous careers and activities, suggesting a multifaceted life. The writing style is informal and incorporates frank language, including profanity. A recurring theme is the author's perspective on gender roles and societal expectations, especially contrasting...

MY LIFE AS A BOY VOLUME 1 details the author's life. The narrative jumps between different periods and experiences, including childhood, military service, and career in entertainment. A significant theme is the author's decision to live as a boy during parts of her youth to navigate gender inequality. The writing style is informal and anecdotal, incorporating photos and humorous observations. The...

This autobiographical text recounts the author's life experiences, spanning several decades and numerous professions. The narrative jumps between different time periods and locations, weaving together anecdotes about modeling, comedy, and various unusual jobs and personal relationships. Photos are frequently referenced, adding visual context to the author's memories and stories. The author's uniqu...

E.J. Gold's "Lost Works" comprises a collection of esoteric teachings and personal anecdotes. The writings explore spiritual development, emphasizing self-awareness, the overcoming of ego, and the pursuit of higher states of consciousness. Various spiritual practices are discussed, along with metaphysical concepts related to energy, the inner world, and the nature of being. The text also includes...

Slime Wars provides an absurd and satirical commentary on the history of the United States, filled with conspiracy theories and outlandish claims. A self-proclaimed "SlimeMold™" operative, General E.J. Gold, recounts his experiences throughout history, exposing a supposed alien conspiracy that has manipulated major events, such as the JFK assassination, the rise of the Mafia, and even the inventio...

Grace Kelly Rivera's Journey to the Heart of the Maker is a book detailing her spiritual journey and experiences within a transformative school led by E.J. Gold. The text comprises excerpts from the book, including reflections on spiritual practices, mystical experiences (like "Dear Oobe"), and the challenges of personal transformation. It explores concepts like awakening, Chief Feature, and the h...

E.J. Gold's book, Magic in the Mirror , details his unique approach to magic as a transformative practice. Gold blends theatrical magic with personal development, emphasizing techniques to improve focus and attention. He promotes "Magic-for-Life," using performances in hospitals and homeless shelters for healing and service. The book includes instructions on various magic tricks and routines, alon...