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Esoteric Psychedelic Ideas and Revelations Inaction

Xorkoth said:
I think what's fucking us up is mainly a result of overpopulation and the tendency to form huge city areas with millions of people. It seems to me that humanity functions most morally when there is a smaller community. If you live in a community of 100 people, then everyone knows one another. Everyone relies on one another to survive, so everyone cooperates and acts altruistically, because it's necessary for survival. But when you have many thousands or millions of people all in close proximity, it's like the sense of responsibility towards anyone else around you begins to deteriorate, or has a tendency to do so in many people. It's like there's a sense of "how could anything I do really affect anyone else? I don't know these people". This creates unhealthy outlooks where people only care about themselves, and don't trust anyone, and assume that everyone's going to be the same way. This leads to negativity and crime, and generally amoral behavior. And this attitude becoming too pervasive within a community becomes like a disease, spreading negativity and behavior that seems to help the individual but hurts the whole (thereby, ironically, also hurting the individual).
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Well said. Everything in there resonates what I feel. I've always wondered what drives people to flock to the cities and make them even bigger?

Money? Do they actually like the anonymity and ability to do what they want without reaping consequences? Is it the hustle and bustle that they crave? Or just the feeling of belonging to some massive empire?

Personally there's no way I could ever live in a city. I lived in a small city for 2 years of my young adult life and couldn't wait to get the hell out again. Small communities next to nature where everyone knows everyone feel more natural and human to me.
 
Yeah, I couldn't ever live in a big city either. I grew up in the Chicago area but on the outskirts of the suburbs so not really urban... but still within a mass of like 20 million people throughout the area. I didn't so much realize it then, although I always knew I could never live in the actual city, but I needed to get out... it was kind of overwhelming to be in the presence of all that civilization. I feel so much freer since moving to the east, especially now in the mountains, where it's all much smaller and more nature-oriented. :)
 
I have given up on big cities for now. I used to live in southern Ontario, just north of Toronto by a couple of hours. After I did some tree planting, I decided that cities just didn't make me happy, so I moved to a small mountain town in BC two years ago. Better in every way if you ask me, although one day I do want to move to Vancouver. Cities do certainly have some advantages, like access to resources. But what I am discovering that I really like about living in a small town, is that it is easy to get involved. You can really become a member of the community, and go out and participate, and people get to know who you are, and you get to know everyones personalities and what they can contribute. If someone has a good idea about how to improve this community, it's easy to share it with your neighbors and pass on the knowledge.
 
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One of the advantages of big cities, aside from the wealth of things to see and do, is the fact that in their larger population, you have better chances of finding people that share your interests, and various subcultures are much better developed.

Living in a big city, I can have it all - going to the mountains or the seaside on the weekends - even though sometimes I long for the tranquility of smaller towns, I realize I would get bored senseless after a short while there.
 
Lately I have been attempting to fortify my love for all that is life. I am young, and still backslide into negativity frequently. But in the past month I have felt positive intent has become less conflicting with the overwhelming chaos that we (or I) experience day by day.

I have been practicing infinite curiosity and love towards life. When I speak with others, I focus on all of the reasons to love them. A person's unique smile that will flash for a fleeting moment is enough to fill my heart with joy. I see no more reason to hate anyone, no matter who they are. I have been trying to mend the relationships I may have damaged with people in the past. There is a girl whom my friends have ridiculed for the past four years for no reason and I have felt that no one deserves that torment. The other day I saw her sitting by herself and I had an urge to speak with her. From our conversation (initially she was quite hesitant to speak with me) I am now taking dance lessons with her as she told me she was looking for a partner for a while, which coincidentally I had been as well.

The reason I post this in this thread is because I feel many of these lessons have resulted from recreational drug usage. Mescaline taught me that there is two paths to live your life, one all pain, despair, destruction, and negativity will follow. The other, infinite curiosity, fulfillment, joy, peace, and love. Every time I attempt to align myself with the divine I experience supreme joy.

I have been more outspoken about psychedelics, and I think many of my loved ones are probably getting tired of hearing. I have felt that most people are extremely hesitant to try these drugs out of fear. When I have gotten into deep discussions with people whom are critical of psychedelics, almost always do they reveal that they have had a bad trip or fearful of having one. My mother, whom is very fearful that I may end up in a psych ward from these substances, told me that when she tried mescaline and mushrooms she experienced severe anxiety. It is no wonder why some people attempt to suppress others desire for heightened imagination when they did not feel it themselves.

It does appear that I need to attempt to speak more about what I have learned on these substances, rather then telling people the many reasons on why they are beneficial. Many people I talk to think that the entire trip is for the purpose of minor visualizations, disconnecting from our problems, or to laugh at some ridiculous movie. I think so many of us just wish people knew how beautiful life can become when you let go.

I probably rehashed or spoke of the obvious, but I guess lately I have been feeling quite enthused in the thought that so many of life's problems can be eliminated with just a tad bit of love.
 
piku_playground said:
Lately I have been attempting to fortify my love for all that is life. I am young, and still backslide into negativity frequently. But in the past month I have felt positive intent has become less conflicting with the overwhelming chaos that we (or I) experience day by day.

I have been practicing infinite curiosity and love towards life. When I speak with others, I focus on all of the reasons to love them. A person's unique smile that will flash for a fleeting moment is enough to fill my heart with joy. I see no more reason to hate anyone, no matter who they are.
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I have begun doing this recently as well, and it's just amazing how much better life becomes. Without hate or prejudice, all that remains is patience, curiosity and understanding.

I have been more outspoken about psychedelics, and I think many of my loved ones are probably getting tired of hearing. I have felt that most people are extremely hesitant to try these drugs out of fear. When I have gotten into deep discussions with people whom are critical of psychedelics, almost always do they reveal that they have had a bad trip or fearful of having one. My mother, whom is very fearful that I may end up in a psych ward from these substances, told me that when she tried mescaline and mushrooms she experienced severe anxiety. It is no wonder why some people attempt to suppress others desire for heightened imagination when they did not feel it themselves.
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I think you're giving non-trippers too much credit here. A lot of them simply don't know about the differences between recreational drugs - to such a person, a trip is "just another high" and they want no part of it because, after all, they're "not a junkie".

It does appear that I need to attempt to speak more about what I have learned on these substances, rather then telling people the many reasons on why they are beneficial. Many people I talk to think that the entire trip is for the purpose of minor visualizations, disconnecting from our problems, or to laugh at some ridiculous movie. I think so many of us just wish people knew how beautiful life can become when you let go.
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Teach them. Just don't start the message with drugs. Start by teaching that it's OK to let go, and that really, it's the easiest way to be happy. Then mention where you got this perspective. If they express interest, explain how it works - make sure they understand that it doesn't happen automatically, and that they will have to put the effort in themselves.

I probably rehashed or spoke of the obvious, but I guess lately I have been feeling quite enthused in the thought that so many of life's problems can be eliminated with just a tad bit of love.
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That feeling of universal peace and love is very enriching. I only wish more people could accept it.
 
Raw Evil said:
I have begun doing this recently as well, and it's just amazing how much better life becomes. Without hate or prejudice, all that remains is patience, curiosity and understanding.
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One thing I have been noticing lately on a more practical level is human behavior. I used to always read about it through literature, sociology or debate, but lately I have been actually seeing it rather then just analyzing it. It is especially relevant as I have just moved back to my hometown, so I am now back with my high school friends. I used to become extremely frustrated with them whenever they would exclude myself or any other one else. I would separate myself from them due to their groupthink mentality. Yet more recently, I just see this as repetitive behavior that has been going on for at least five years now. It isn't so peculiar to see this behavior as I realize it is just patterns of action that are reinforced each day. How can I ever be angry at them when all they are doing is repeating the same actions over and over?

These patterns of behavior are found everywhere. Negative thought patterns will eventually lead to all things unpleasant, the key is to be patient and attempt to break them. So now I don't feel so maddened by the every day actions of myself and others, because I know that each experience is just a part of a larger system that can be changed.

I believe that a lot of these realizations are just a matter of growing older and getting a better understanding of life. But when you say that "Without hate or prejudice, all that remains is patience, curiosity and understanding," nothing can be more true. When hate is withdrawn, I am less tormented by the mundane. From this state of mind I am in a better position of helping others and myself.
 
When hate is withdrawn, I am less tormented
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Indeed. Hating requires a lot of energy; loving is simpler. However, I've found that 'true love' is ackowledging that you may hate something about someone, but love them ALSO for that foible.

LOVE IS THE LAW <3
 
piku_playground said:
Lately I have been attempting to fortify my love for all that is life. I am young, and still backslide into negativity frequently. But in the past month I have felt positive intent has become less conflicting with the overwhelming chaos that we (or I) experience day by day.

I have been practicing infinite curiosity and love towards life. When I speak with others, I focus on all of the reasons to love them.

I probably rehashed or spoke of the obvious, but I guess lately I have been feeling quite enthused in the thought that so many of life's problems can be eliminated with just a tad bit of love.
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I chopped out a big section of your post but I must say that you write beautifully <3 And we can always do with tons of rehashing of sentiments like the ones that you expressed in your post! :D

I think its so wonderful that you (and important for others to do too) look at the reasons that you love someone when communicating with them. It is such a wonderful way to approach anyone or anything that comes your way. Love has this wonderful way of spreading to others easily when they are prepared to receive it.

In regards to your comment about being young and falling back into negativity, I think that this is just human and Im not sure if growing older makes you less likely to slip into negativity... actually i think it may be the opposite. As I have experienced, as you grow older, you gain more responsibility's and also a different perspective on life in general. Celebrate your youth!

Much Love <3 %) RADIATE OUT!
 
Hey everyone, I know I'm coming super late in this thread, but I was especially compelled to respond. I've been lurking relentlessly for the past couple months, basking in the collective knowledge of my fellow psychonauts, but finally decided to make an account just to contribute to this phantasmal discussion. Perhaps I will reply to a few others after this one, who knows? :)

In any case, here's what I've got:

I hand out these diffraction grating glasses to any random person I decide is worthy (receptive to simple pleasures, projecting good energy, etc). I buy em 100 at a time, they end up costing like 40 cents each so I consider it a small price to pay.

Some of you have undoubtedly worn these glasses at electronic music festivals, or perhaps even used them as a child in science class, haha. The look of pure joy that comes across peoples faces is priceless, especially when you give them to a person who DEFINITELY doesn't use drugs.

I always have these glasses with me, without exception. You never know when you are going to run into that person who desperately needs their day brightened. Common recipients include cashiers and clerks, waitstaff, the homeless (I live in a college town so there are many), classmates, anyone who looks depressed, you get the gist of it.

Also, I always have this fine-point sharpie with me. Sometimes I'll be compelled to write little tidbits or draw on park benches or some other public canvas. Just little whimsical quotes or thoughts I'm having. Recently I've been scribing, "Look around. Enjoy." anywhere I see hidden beauty. "Look at the clouds," is another great one, because of the high probability that there are no clouds in the sky at the time of reading.

Mostly just making people think and wonder about things in a new way is what I'm nudging at.

<3 threads like this, and all you beautiful people.
 
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Heres a shot of a couple christmas lights through the glasses, for reference

;)
 
Rushford said:
Also, I always have this fine-point sharpie with me. Sometimes I'll be compelled to write little tidbits or draw on park benches or some other public canvas. Just little whimsical quotes or thoughts I'm having. Recently I've been scribing, "Look around. Enjoy." anywhere I see hidden beauty. "Look at the clouds," is another great one, because of the high probability that there are no clouds in the sky at the time of reading.
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Nice. I actually write on money a lot :)
 
I recommended this thread(to someone in another thread) so here's my input to the OP :)

Something I've really dug at multiple day 'raves', festivals, events,doofs ...(whatever you want to call it) has been workshops during the day. Guided meditation sessions, yoga,sustainable living lessons, tai chi,hypnotic instruments (singing bowls, didges),flow of conscious painting,vegetarian cooking lessons,etc...

This concept is realllllly good towards the ends of spreading the message without the drug(s) being the core. It gives people some tools to walk away with and a vehicle for newfound ideas 'out there' with the 'normal' people.

i.e. You just spent the night bonding with the trees and have a newfound deep appreciation for that grass under your feet. Now what? Cool, there's someone who knows about this stuff and they just taught me how to build a no dig garden,how to spot healing herbs growing right by the road, etc...

Empowering psychonauts with practical knowledge, a good thing ;)
 
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Rushford said:
Also, I always have this fine-point sharpie with me. Sometimes I'll be compelled to write little tidbits or draw on park benches or some other public canvas. Just little whimsical quotes or thoughts I'm having. Recently I've been scribing, "Look around. Enjoy." anywhere I see hidden beauty. "Look at the clouds," is another great one, because of the high probability that there are no clouds in the sky at the time of reading.

Mostly just making people think and wonder about things in a new way is what I'm nudging at.
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Brilliant ideas. I'm trying to find my own way to do exactly what you're describing. I think I might borrow that specific idea - people tend to read legible graffiti :)
 
The universe is just a soup of syntax. The mechanism behind reality is vibration. But very articulate vibrations. You can feel them much more while tripping.
 
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