Comments on: Practical Magic - Book Crossing and more

By: tao

tao — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:42:01 +0000

Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and for stumbling upon us at Tao of Change, Astrid.

I like the idea of signing the book, too - it does seem to enhance the interaction. I’ll try that next time.
I’m not sure about your tattoo idea, but the dancing feet make me think of Kopelli from Native American mythology and of course, spirals are sacred in many traditions. Try looking up Grouse in Animal Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams and David Carson.

By: Astrid Hoole

Astrid Hoole — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:53:01 +0000

What a great site to have ’stumbled’ on! I was actually looking for a site to find out what a particular tattoo on my back stands for and had typed in Tao Magic Book! I too practice the art of bookcrossing but like the idea of leaving a contact email or so. It opens up that extra dimension of connection and gives the original intention of passing a book on an extra depth. Good way to network energy! Talking about networking…perhaps one of you out there knows more about Tao Magic symbols so I can identify this tattoo?! It has the (shamen’s?) feet dancing, with two spirals (yin and yang?) reaching upwards with written symbols inbetween the spirals (possibly the incantation or magic?). If anyone has seen something like this or can recommend a book I’d be most intrigued and gratefull!
I can be contacted on aylaminx@yahoo.co.uk
Thank you,
Astrid

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:09:18 +0000

I have been an avid user of Bookcrossing for years! I love what the site stands for and the great “book karma” that can be shared through it! Thanks for helping spread the word!

By: Sami Grover

Sami Grover — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:59:59 +0000

We used to do something like this when I lived in Hull in the UK - we started what we called The Floating Library. Essentially just left books in randomn places with a note to pass it on. I wander where they are now…

By: phyllis diehl

phyllis diehl — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:29:22 +0000

i loved the idea of leaving used books. i am going to try it this weekend. what a great thing to do, now my problem is “which one?” i love my books, and don’t like to part with any, but, reading your blog, i think i am to the “separation”