Re: Drugs and God

Presented with differing methods to seek out a "spiritual experience" which do we choose?
Music: Philip Glass and someone I forget
Quote is from: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Terrence McKenna
• Jericomovie
• mathfails
• thouartthat
• spirituality

[KidA599]

Idk...the world is not a "fantastic" place for everyone....

[RaeofSunder]

@KidA599 How true. How much of a part do you honestly think that perception plays in the balance?

[ATHEISTIQ]

I don't like how the word "drugs" is used here. There is a clear difference between psychedelics which can enhance experiences and create new neural connections, and "drugs", many of which just numb perceptions and shut down parts of the brain.

I've seen the lives of dear loved ones go down the toilet because of drugs. On the other hand, I've had the most enlightening experiences while on psychedelics.

Please don't confuse people by failing to make a distinction.

[RaeofSunder]

@ATHEISTIQ ( did you watch the whole thing? Near the end I point out that exact distinction. I very much agree with you, m'dear! )

[fulekkei]

Yeah, I've officially watched this 3 times now.

I dunno. I guess I'm...I dunno.

:?

:D

[RaeofSunder]

@fulekkei yo man, what's this comment about? Put it together! eheh just kidding, but seriously- are you on drugs?

[mtnman3MTA3]

Just say Know! Open the Doors and Be Here Now! I'm so glad I checked out your channel,thanks Rae.

[lukadila]

@KidA599

World is what u make it to be :) world is perfect, u just have to see it

[patternsinchaos]

Interesting thoughts. Thanks for making this.

[battlebauble]

That fact that even children love to spin while at play proves it is innate to the human condition to crave altered states of reality. Fascinating subject, Rae.

[xoxoxNESSxoxox]

HI!...I absolutely adore the way you edit and compile your videos...kudos girlfriend!!!  But most importantly the beauty you exude through your words and maneurisms is what really touches me....

*Love Always Ness*

[BenMakesMusic]

love phillip glass. the red violin = <3

[egoistorms]

the second song is "Day 1" by Explosions in the Sky (maybe the best band of all time?) from "The Rescue" EP. also love PG's "Solo Piano" album. _and_ watched one yesterday where you featured Bon Iver's "Lump Sum". keep it up! do you lastfm? thanks for the vids :-)

[kathmandau]

...in the end, it is the exprience that holds value.

People say that what we're all seeking is a meaning for life... I think that what we're really seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonance within our innermost being and reality, so that we can actually feel the rapture of being alive. —Joseph Campbell

Excellent work you are doing. Thank you.

Namaste,

CG