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Oh, if only it were so, but alas I don't believe so. If you have read Ram Dass' "Be Here Now", then you come to realize the altering of one's consciousness through chemical means may be a means to an end. but not the end itself. Many individuals through out history have attempted to "awaken" with the use of various substances, but in my experience (and I unfortunately have used many substances) they are an impairment to God consciousness instead of an aid. Altered states of consciousness can be fun through substances, but I don't believe they lead to enlightment. Some reading I have done claims that it is very unthoughtful on our part to subject the fragment of God that indwells us with mind altering substances. I think a quicker and more effective route to awakening, God consciousness, or enlightment (choose your adjective) is meditation, and service to one's brothers and sisters. Good luck on your quest.
I do understand where you all are coming from but, when this tree becomes a part of our youth, they're busy wondering off in la la land and get nothing done for their futures. It's ruining their clear perspective of why schools important and it's impairing their respect because of addiction to wanting to alter their consciousness. They will not be set for a career because they won't get hired if drug tested. I am constantly counseling young people with being lost because of focus.
Jay,
I appreciate your perspective and thoughts about this. Given your response, would it be correct to say that you believe the use of marijuana specifically is a sacrelidge to our awakening ?
Your comment "if only it were so" would tend to imply some joy form the use of Marijuana is that a fair understanding of your words?
I myself take joy in it, but this line of discussion has evolved for me out of a sense of balance, and place. My mind gives me lots of ideas about this question, but I am seeking other people's views in order to reflect on something other than my own point of view.
Jay Anthony said:Oh, if only it were so, but alas I don't believe so. If you have read Ram Dass' "Be Here Now", then you come to realize the altering of one's consciousness through chemical means may be a means to an end. but not the end itself. Many individuals through out history have attempted to "awaken" with the use of various substances, but in my experience (and I unfortunately have used many substances) they are an impairment to God consciousness instead of an aid. Altered states of consciousness can be fun through substances, but I don't believe they lead to enlightment. Some reading I have done claims that it is very unthoughtful on our part to subject the fragment of God that indwells us with mind altering substances. I think a quicker and more effective route to awakening, God consciousness, or enlightment (choose your adjective) is meditation, and service to one's brothers and sisters. Good luck on your quest.
I feel in my soul that this magical plant was seeded here by a high consciousness to help us in our journey. There will come a day when the earth will be a way station along the infinite pathways of space...
I feel in my soul that this magical plant was seeded here by a high consciousness to help us in our journey. There will come a day when the earth will be a way station along the infinite pathways of space...
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