A. Wizard
Bluelighter
I wanted to answer another post with this, but felt this would be a more appropriate forum, and will just answer that one with a link. The following is a letter (edited to suit the guidelines) to a friend about my first and only Salvia experience. Up until now, I thought I was in no hurry to try it again, but......?
This took place about 2 months ago, and the experience actually seems to make more sense as time goes by. My only regret.....I panicked, and closed my eyes as the roller coaster came down the big hill!
It came in a clear capsule, a small (almost insignificant) amount of leafy material. Saturday afternoonish, I dumped it in a one-hitter bowl, laid back on the bed (propped up with pillows), dimly lit room, with no TV or other distractions. I don't know if light, background music would be good or not, but it would've added a whole new dimension to the experience, as would something moving slowly in the field of vision (a lava lamp?). The bowl emptied out in way less than a lung full, not harsh, easy to hold. What followed next was unbelievable, and harder yet to describe. I was alone and DO NOT recommend that, I became too preoccupied with this concern, and it interfered with the whole experience! Remember, these are just words trying to describe something that can't be described by words.
Within seconds of inhaling and setting the bowl down, an optical disturbance, starting somewhat in the center of my field of vision, and then moving down to the bottom, my view took on a very beautiful, odd 'geometrical pattern'. This 'pattern' (originating from the center) started to fill up my whole field of vision up both sides, like the opening wings of a bird, or two hands of a clock starting at the bottom and moving up in opposite directions. I can't describe this 'pattern' accurately, but it was beautiful, unreal, and only similar to anything I've seen on 5 hit acid trips back in the 70's (they don't make it like that anymore, either!). Just before the pattern closed up at the top, I started to slip into the trip. This all happened so fast, I was unprepared and fought to stay 'here', which turned out to be unnecessary. I later wished I would have just let it go, but at the last moment I remembered that I was alone and all the warnings about having a sitter.
As my vision turned into one big 'beautiful design', I realized my hearing was also 'odd and unreal', although the environment was quiet. The last thing (that was REAL) I was aware of was that I was still holding the lighter in my hand, and when I let go of it, I had nothing left holding me here, and I slipped into another dimension. It was so bizarre and overwhelming, I 'freaked out' at the intensity and speed of the 'rush', I was more focused on trying to regain some hold of reality (I don't like that word), and missed the chance to investigate the sights, sounds, 'altered awareness', and other phenomena and there was ALOT! Now that I some idea of what's out there (in there?) I will have no apprehension (which really put a damper on the whole trip) the next time. When I became aware and in control of my body, my mind was so full of 'thoughts and visions', I got up, and set off on a quest. For the life of me, I can't remember what it was, but I found myself wandering around the house, somewhat stuck in between two worlds, on my 'quest' (which never was fulfilled!)
I was too busy trying to concentrate on what I was trying to do, that I didn't dwell on the 'goings on in my head'. I was aware of my surroundings (but preoccupied about the lack of a sitter and the inherent dangers) but was really confused about what I was trying to do while up and about. Stuck between two worlds is the best description. Out the front door, I had this 'reality' and out the back door (?) I had access to another dimension but I was too preoccupied with my quest. I think I just wanted to go tell somebody "WOW"!!!
On the whole, the trip peak lasted probably 3 or 4 minutes (maybe only a few seconds or 10 minutes, it's hard to tell!) and the confusion/dreamy stage about 30-45 minutes or so, but I was somewhat aware of my surroundings after the peak. I now wish that I had a sitter, so I didn't have to worry about anything (like being alone and doing something stupid) and could have just went for the ride. I feel somwhat very 'odd' today! Not at all unpleasant, but somehow 'changed, different,............???' Can't put my finger on it, but it is definitely something. Sort of like a feeling of knowing something that very few else know, although I don't know what it is that I know! Looking back at that sentence.....it reads funny, but that's the best I can describe it. I'm am not the same person I was yesterday, in any case!
Salvia is definitely an E-ticket ride, in the amount/form I did. Not sure it's worth $10, but grown/extracted at home, it certainly could be! I realize (edited) must make a profit at his endeavors, and it was definitely worth the money for the initial experience itself. If you have any interest in exploring the realms of psychedelia (is that a word?) this is worth investigating. Check out the Salvia users guide
at: http://sagewisdom.org/usersguide.html It is full of excellent advice, although it is very long (and understated!) I recommend this as "REQUIRED" reading.
(very long edit)
This is a 'personal' thing, and has some potential for investigating your inner self and/or 'cosmic' (?) relationships. Salvia is not a 'party' drug, and unfortunately, does not seem to be an enhancer for 'creativity', which is something I long for.
(more edit)
[Edit: I changed the original title (Letter to friend about Salvia experience (edited to guidelines)) to fit forum guidelines. I also added a few paragraph breaks and fixed the wrapping to make it easier to read. A. Wizard did the "very long edit" and "more edit" parts, that wasn't me!
-C22]
[ 30 May 2002: Message edited by: Catch-22 ]
This took place about 2 months ago, and the experience actually seems to make more sense as time goes by. My only regret.....I panicked, and closed my eyes as the roller coaster came down the big hill!
It came in a clear capsule, a small (almost insignificant) amount of leafy material. Saturday afternoonish, I dumped it in a one-hitter bowl, laid back on the bed (propped up with pillows), dimly lit room, with no TV or other distractions. I don't know if light, background music would be good or not, but it would've added a whole new dimension to the experience, as would something moving slowly in the field of vision (a lava lamp?). The bowl emptied out in way less than a lung full, not harsh, easy to hold. What followed next was unbelievable, and harder yet to describe. I was alone and DO NOT recommend that, I became too preoccupied with this concern, and it interfered with the whole experience! Remember, these are just words trying to describe something that can't be described by words.
Within seconds of inhaling and setting the bowl down, an optical disturbance, starting somewhat in the center of my field of vision, and then moving down to the bottom, my view took on a very beautiful, odd 'geometrical pattern'. This 'pattern' (originating from the center) started to fill up my whole field of vision up both sides, like the opening wings of a bird, or two hands of a clock starting at the bottom and moving up in opposite directions. I can't describe this 'pattern' accurately, but it was beautiful, unreal, and only similar to anything I've seen on 5 hit acid trips back in the 70's (they don't make it like that anymore, either!). Just before the pattern closed up at the top, I started to slip into the trip. This all happened so fast, I was unprepared and fought to stay 'here', which turned out to be unnecessary. I later wished I would have just let it go, but at the last moment I remembered that I was alone and all the warnings about having a sitter.
As my vision turned into one big 'beautiful design', I realized my hearing was also 'odd and unreal', although the environment was quiet. The last thing (that was REAL) I was aware of was that I was still holding the lighter in my hand, and when I let go of it, I had nothing left holding me here, and I slipped into another dimension. It was so bizarre and overwhelming, I 'freaked out' at the intensity and speed of the 'rush', I was more focused on trying to regain some hold of reality (I don't like that word), and missed the chance to investigate the sights, sounds, 'altered awareness', and other phenomena and there was ALOT! Now that I some idea of what's out there (in there?) I will have no apprehension (which really put a damper on the whole trip) the next time. When I became aware and in control of my body, my mind was so full of 'thoughts and visions', I got up, and set off on a quest. For the life of me, I can't remember what it was, but I found myself wandering around the house, somewhat stuck in between two worlds, on my 'quest' (which never was fulfilled!)
I was too busy trying to concentrate on what I was trying to do, that I didn't dwell on the 'goings on in my head'. I was aware of my surroundings (but preoccupied about the lack of a sitter and the inherent dangers) but was really confused about what I was trying to do while up and about. Stuck between two worlds is the best description. Out the front door, I had this 'reality' and out the back door (?) I had access to another dimension but I was too preoccupied with my quest. I think I just wanted to go tell somebody "WOW"!!!
On the whole, the trip peak lasted probably 3 or 4 minutes (maybe only a few seconds or 10 minutes, it's hard to tell!) and the confusion/dreamy stage about 30-45 minutes or so, but I was somewhat aware of my surroundings after the peak. I now wish that I had a sitter, so I didn't have to worry about anything (like being alone and doing something stupid) and could have just went for the ride. I feel somwhat very 'odd' today! Not at all unpleasant, but somehow 'changed, different,............???' Can't put my finger on it, but it is definitely something. Sort of like a feeling of knowing something that very few else know, although I don't know what it is that I know! Looking back at that sentence.....it reads funny, but that's the best I can describe it. I'm am not the same person I was yesterday, in any case!
Salvia is definitely an E-ticket ride, in the amount/form I did. Not sure it's worth $10, but grown/extracted at home, it certainly could be! I realize (edited) must make a profit at his endeavors, and it was definitely worth the money for the initial experience itself. If you have any interest in exploring the realms of psychedelia (is that a word?) this is worth investigating. Check out the Salvia users guide
at: http://sagewisdom.org/usersguide.html It is full of excellent advice, although it is very long (and understated!) I recommend this as "REQUIRED" reading.
(very long edit)
This is a 'personal' thing, and has some potential for investigating your inner self and/or 'cosmic' (?) relationships. Salvia is not a 'party' drug, and unfortunately, does not seem to be an enhancer for 'creativity', which is something I long for.
(more edit)
[Edit: I changed the original title (Letter to friend about Salvia experience (edited to guidelines)) to fit forum guidelines. I also added a few paragraph breaks and fixed the wrapping to make it easier to read. A. Wizard did the "very long edit" and "more edit" parts, that wasn't me!
-C22][ 30 May 2002: Message edited by: Catch-22 ]
