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Originally posted by whaaa
The strange thing that results from exploration like T. McK did, and my experiences with '___', is that sometimes the feeling of being connected with the "other" is almost overpowering, But sometimes the feeling of being "grounded" is just as strong. Even seemingly ordinary things such as changing your diet can affect what I call "the connection."
Exercise can get the endorphins engaged and if you are familliar with what the "consious expansion" feeling is you can magnify it to a truely transendental experience.
I have to be very careful with my choice of phrasing and words because some mods have warned me about my advocacy of "exploration via mind altering techniques"
Any psychonaut will tell you; if you want to cross the threshold of "Chapel Perilous" be well armed with the sword of reason and the shield of faith. Many a good man has been lost because of bravado and haste.
Originally posted by whaaa
Let's look at the bright side. Terrance has found all the answers to all his questions. I still miss him though. 3 times, whoa!
When I analyze it, I don't think I am looking for the Answer: I'm just enjoying the Trip.
Sioux braves crazy dudes. My Native American experience was with the Navajo and Utes, Native American Church. I was to young and cynical to understand the absolutly spiritual connections the NAC have.
Oh yeah, Robert Anton Wilson, truely defies description. I borrow freely from his cosmology and it dosen't even matter if I don't quite understand it.
Originally posted by whaaa
Ah yes, Bob Dylan, talk about a Tweener"
Have you read "Chronicles" by him? Even makes you appreciate his genius more.