A look at Enlightenment - An inherent quality

"All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him."


-Buddha


True words from one of the greatest teachers we have ever known. The very act of attempting to describe what 'enlightenment' means immediately takes away from the reality of this state of being.

I can, however describe what it is NOT. It is not a perpetual body high, or feeling of being higher up than everyone else. This very thinking undermines the whole concept. It is not some closely guarded secret that requires ceremony, gifts, homage, sacrifice, etc... And finally, it is not attainable. Anyone actively 'searching', or looking to 'gain' enlightenment will never find it.

It is an inherent quality in every human. Enlightenment refers to 'ultimate knowing', or realizing the true nature of one's own life, the life around them, and the very world they live in. Everyone is brought in to this world already enlightened. As one grows older, this 'knowing' goes away once we learn how to function in this world. It can be likened to the analogy of the sun, Earth, and the clouds. Us humans are here on Earth, the sun is enlightenment, and the clouds are negative emotions, thoughts, opinions, prejudices, biases, etc... So the more aware someone is, the more clear & beautiful day they are having here on Earth.

One would think it would be wise to not have 'bad days', but it's another one of life's great illusions...one that we create for ourselves.

A look at Forces - Good & Evil

The universe, by nature is a very hostile, destructive place. Huge meteors leaving minuscule craters on gas giants, dying stars, supernovae, nebulae composed of extremely hot gases...not to mention all the black holes & super massive black holes which gobble up everything that enters their gravitational influence, including light itself.

By contrast, the universe is equally creative. One of the laws of the universe\nature states nothing is ever wasted. Through the destruction of one thing, more things can be created out of this destruction. It would be unwise to say the universe is either good or evil. The universe does not care about our petty judgments & labels we apply to everything. Nature just is, and things go on creating & destroying.

Let us say that one day our planet is hit with deadly gamma rays from a distant pulsar (a rapidly spinning star with intense emissions radiating from its poles). This radiation ends up killing 75% of all life on Earth, radically changes the way ecosystems function, and many species of animal are now extinct. Would one call this an evil deed? Probably not, seeing as it was a totally natural thing that just happened.

Now let us say the day comes (and hopefully not, for obvious reasons!), when the next 'Hitler' type figure succeeds in accomplishing these very things. One would most likely place the 'Evil' stamp. Nobody believes they are the bad guy. I'm not saying Hitler was not evil, it's that the good guys believe they are just, and the bad guys believe they are also the good guys. This paradoxical way of thinking has led to all kinds of conflict throughout human history.

The truth is, there is no such thing as good & evil, right & wrong. They are CONCEPTS, not truth! The concept of good & evil did not exist until us humans started labeling things. We choose to follow what suits us best, and in the eyes of some, our intentions are noble...in the eyes of others, they are not, and we apply our labels accordingly. In reality though, none of that exists. It's just a label we apply to things that make us feel good and bad. It's a terminology that helps us guide our lives.

One can say with this in mind, that without good, there is no evil. How can something be good without its evil counterpart? There can not JUST be good. If this was the case, the proper term for it would be 'It just is'. The concept does not apply to this situation.
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This article relates directly to the illusion of duality (Pending report).

A look at Attraction - We are co-creators

It is true that us humans are the dominant species on the planet Earth. Our intelligence and anatomical designs allow us to create and shape the world before us. Unfortunately most of us are not wise enough to realize we can create and shape our minds, and thus how our lives are experienced. Going back to vibrations, it has been scientifically proven that our very thoughts are composed of vibration as well.

Law of Attraction

One is effectively sending out ripples, or waves of energy with each thought. Since every force has its equal reaction, the universe will send these waves back to the sender. What happens when one receives these waves of energy back all depends on what one's current state of mind was when they were created. This is called the Law of Attraction, or The Law of Vibration. This has been a well guarded secret for past millennia, and has only come to light recently. At the time of this writing, we are currently in the Information Age. Everyone has access to information today, and it's only a matter of time before things are revealed to all.

** Information Age report pending **

It would be wise for one to be aware of their usual state of mind. This does not have to be a daunting task. However one feels the most, is what will be returned to them. This can go either way. The universe does not judge whether one's intentions were noble or not. Vibrations are sent and received. The universe does not care if one is a good person, but consistently sends out negative vibes. What is sent will be received in kind.

This does not mean to be afraid of having any bad thoughts at all. Think of it as frequency. The more one hones in on their thoughts & feelings, the signal becomes clear. So if one gets a negative vibe, it is best to observe it for what it is, and then let it go. Think of it as changing the channel.

It is all based off of feeling. Feelings & emotions are very powerful forces. One can apply this to material gains as well. Try to actually feel the joy of holding the next big paycheck, sitting in a new car, kissing the one of their dreams, etc... No matter how long it takes, something will be returned to you. Do not get discouraged if things do not change overnight, this is the universe we are talking about here. Things can take a while at times.

A look at disease - Anything to make a $

There is no money to be made if people are not sick. It's a cruel fact about the world we live in today. Who knows if we do actually have the cure for cancer, AIDS, and other terminal conditions? The healthcare companies do not care about us. The amount they make off of drugs & medical visits alone are staggering. Releasing the cures to the world directly undermines one of their biggest sources if income.

Maybe it is true we actually do not have the cures. But other ailments that can be treated with completely natural methods are instead treated with drugs that temporarily mask the problem. Healing people with natural remedies undermines yet another source. Why treat the actual source of the problem, when you can perpetuate it across the entire length of someone's life, and force them in to paying their lives to you?

ADD\ADHD - What a joke. Are you fucking kidding me? Everyone loses their train of thought. So the little shits are hyper and don't pay attention. How about not feeding them so much sugar, and introducing them to things they are actually interested in. I recall in the 9th grade, my uncle got me on some generic form of Ritalin. It somehow made me feel unworthy of living, and stopped taking it after 3 days. Stop medicating our children. Please.

Autism - Many have heard the theory that certain vaccines cause autism. I can see it as a plausible argument. Some of these vaccines we are injecting our children with contain mercury, animal cells, and other questionable elements. What if autism is a step forward or backward in evolution? What if we actually had no hand in it at all?

** This list modified by - \\A4401320\Admin\ - Expect further changes. **


What if we introduced herbalism and natural elements in to our educational curriculum? It sounds like a good idea, but as we progress in technology, we seem to be withdrawing from nature. We have long forgotten our natural secrets to natural healing. Now we just temporarily mask the problem with drugs. Temporary solutions to  permanent problems.

**ATTN: - It is advisable to the reader to seek out natural remedies and methods. One may begin with reading an herbal (book of known herbs, plants & their medicinal uses).. **

A Psychedelic Guide - Mushroom trip

Happy journeys

**DISCLAIMER**


This guide is meant to help one along, curious enough to explore beyond the boundaries of normal perception. I am well experienced in this field, particularly with mushrooms. However, one should ALWAYS be sure of their source, wherever & whoever they get them from.


I am merely presenting one path to the perception everyone aware of this world sees. With this being said, I will not be held responsible for any bad experiences one may occur. As with all mind-altering substances, use better judgement.
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A wanderer's guide through the doors of perception
(also how the Doors got their name)

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** Psychonaut: A willing participant in the exploration of altered-states and hallucinogenic experiences brought on by psychoactive plants & elements, with the goal of achieving a greater understanding of the world and cosmos we are all a part of. **

Greetings to all the veteran travelers & the uninitiated :)

In this guide one will find the way to a successful, and uplifting mushroom experience. I will start by listing the essential elements one should have prior to their journey. Some people can get by without following most of this. Remember, a SUCCESSFUL journey is the key here...

The Basics:
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The three MOST IMPORTANT aspects that I can not stress enough are:

-Make sure one is mentally stable. Bad day at work, fight with the significant other, one just got mugged, feeling sick...just don't do it. Wait another day, perhaps one that harmonizes with the day's energies, and one feel all around good.

-Make sure one has nothing to take care of. Travelers are essentially "taking the day off" today\tonight, and should have no pending responsibilities. Make sure nobody is coming over (except fellow travelers). Unplug\turn off the phone.

-Have people one is truly comfortable to be around. Some people are okay with tripping at large parties, some are not, best to play it safe. It's really good to have like 3 or 4 close friends all traveling at the same time. The experience is enhanced, and all grow closer as well :)


The Basics cont...
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-Eat something an hour before the journey. This well help ease any bellyaches one may feel shortly after takeoff.

-Have plenty of fluids. I recommend some nice refreshing water. And OJ (which puts one at warp speed for a short time).

-One will most likely not have an appetite during flight, but have some munchies on hand anyway.

-Be sure to have some good herbals. During the comedown, it's nice to toke on some good herb. :)
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Choose your setting: Indoors or outdoors:
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It is best to PLAN, in advance, where, when & how the experience will happen.

Outdoors:
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My personal preference for the experience is to be outdoors, far in to nature, surrounded by redwoods and clean mountain air. In my opinion, this is the way to do it. Observing nature while the veil of normal, everyday perception is lifted, is a truly magical experience. One should never expect to go about the experience this way, expecting just a day trip, then go home later. Be sure one is prepared to stay overnight, whether choosing to do so, or not.

One should always be sure of the area they have chosen to camp at. If going to a well known commercial camping area, it's best to find a spot relatively far away from other people. Reserve a nice spot in advance if one is so motivated to do so. Make sure to follow 'the basics', use better judgement.

**For the veterans only**


Hiking a few miles in to the wilderness is by far the ultimate experience. However, it can be the most risky. Going back to the 3 basics, it's best to have some close friends on the hike (Chances are if one is even doing this, all good friends anyway). It's also a good idea to have a 'babysitter'. Someone who goes with the party, but does not partake in one's shinanigans lol. Be sure to have fully charged cellphones. During extended, extended camping trips (and even 30-40 mile pilgrimages!!), it's best that one has some experience in wilderness survival and other related skills. Again, use better judgement. Getting lost is scary enough. Getting lost while temporarily insane can get ugly, fast.

Indoors:
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An indoor experience can be just as fun as an outdoor one. Be sure to have everything listed in the basics. The advantage to an indoor trip is that one has the familiar comfort of their own pad (or their buddies). One also has many fun human inventions to play with. Blacklights, blacklight posters, music (musicians channel energy really well whilst playing during a trip), movies, etc... There are many fun things to do.

Again, make sure everything is kosher before the journey.

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Procedure for the journey:
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I will now prescribe to the reader what to expect during the journey. This will be in a sort of timeline format, so one can see how long the onset takes, what they will most likely be feeling\seeing\hearing at said points in timeline, and what NOT to do during the experience.

Prepare for liftoff

In my opinion, day trips are the best. Try to plan on being in full trip mode around noon. However, during a day trip, other people in the world are awake as well. If the experience takes place inside, or in your back yard or whatever, one should be fine. I HIGHLY recommend NOT going to public places where people can see\hear one's antics. As the veterans know well by now, other people will know something is up, and probably call 5-O.

Let us say we begin the experience on a relatively nice, cool sunny day. It is 11 am, and one's friends have arrived at their house, ready for the journey. Again, it is best to PLAN, in advance, where, when & how the experience will happen.

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- 11 am - smoke some herbals, chill for a bit, get everything ready.

- 11:30 am - begin taking the mushrooms. For the uninitiated, it's best to start with a small amount. Eat one or two mushrooms first. They taste like shit, but the experience is worth it.

**One thing to cut down on the nasty taste is to grind them down to a powder, and mix it with some orange juice. Chocolate bars also work wonders with cutting the bad taste.**

- 12 pm - One may begin feeling 'butterflies' in the stomach, and smiling for no reason ('perma-grin'). It may take longer depending on one's tolerance, and what has been eaten previously (if anything at all).

- 1 pm - The effects should be felt by now. If the beginners, who ate only a few like mushrooms like how they are feeling, feel free to eat some more. If one is not liking the experience, just hang out, smoke some herbals, the effects one are experiencing should be very mild, and there is nothing to worry about. The small amount that has been ingested will pass very quickly and one should be okay in a few hours. Drink a lot of water.

- 2 pm - Everyone should be on the same level at this point. One's pupils will be nice and dilated, everyone has 'perma-grin'. Effects include:

- flashing\strobing colors
- moving patterns
- white "fibers" extending from living things (ie: other people)
- breathing walls
- melting effects
- audible hallucinations
- time dilation
- a  feeling of greater 'understanding'
- inner peace
- euphoria

One is probably feeling really, really good right now. The body high mushrooms induce can only be described as euphoric. If one is partaking in an outdoor experience, take in the beauty of nature. Try to "feel" the infinite life force permeating one's surroundings.

- 3 to 4 pm - Everything should be getting intense (in a good way! lol). This is the time known as 'peaking'. It occurs roughly 3 to 4 hours after the onset of experience is felt. This is also the ideal time to drink some OJ. I am unclear to the specifics of it, but the vitamin C in OJ further intensifies the experience. Be careful though, drink a few gulps and wait. If things get crazy, one will be glad they didn't drink more than they did. During this phase, one will probably experience many psychic phenomena. The traveler and their friends will feel like they're having conversations with each other in their heads. Problem here is everyone is going in circles, so we don't know what the hell we are talking about! LOL!!!

- 5 to 6 pm - Things settle down a bit. One is most likely just starfishing on the couch watching Planet Earth, laughing with their friends. If outdoors, one is probably laying in the grass or on some rocks watching the sky. Another reason the outdoor experience is my favorite is one can see the gradual light change as we rotate from day to night. If it's one thing anyone must experience in their life, it's witnessing a sunrise or sunset while the veil is lifted.

- 7 pm - At this point, it all really depends on how many mushrooms one ate, and the quality of said mushrooms. If the traveler got some good ones, they'll be feeling good for about another few hours. If they ate a lot, one will probably be up late in to the night (which is fun, but don't eat a whole bunch at once. It is best to eat them over a period of time). The average length for an experience is about 7 to 10 hours.

- 13 pm - This is the final frontier. The boundary that determines a well experienced traveler from a novice. Some beginners can jump right in to this, others can not. I happened to be able to do it myself, during my first few times. As always, use better judgement.

Drum circle

With us more experienced in the shifting of consciousness, we like to extend it over a few days (yet another reason to do this outdoors, at a secluded camping spot). The Toltec name for this is 'mitote', it involves sitting around a campfire, ingesting small amounts over the course of two or more days (the Toltecs also did this with peyote), sleeping and eating when needed. Obviously one does not sit there the entire time, but whenever more is taken, everyone must take the same amount at the same time. A basket is passed around with the mushrooms, another basket is passed around with jerky and dried fruit. One sits around and communes with the Earth and the skies. Drum circles are very appropriate for these experiences.

I realize this sounds insane to the average human, but the whole point of this is to expand one's mind so they are no longer average.

These are the most profound experiences mushrooms can bring, and anyone actually serious enough in expanding their minds and becoming aware of the hidden worlds around them should strive to reach this level. I make it sound difficult, but it really is not. With repeated experiences, it naturally becomes easier and easier to perceive these states of consciousness.
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What NOT to do!!!
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Okay, nobody likes a bad trip man, but it's a cruel reality one must face at times. I look at it as a cleansing process. Something dark is being brought to light, and it must be observed. Once observed, it can finally go away. The trick to this is to realize WHAT exactly is being brought to light. I offer some insight based off of my experiences:

Most of the time it's a battle with the ego. During one's experience, the veil is lifted and they can perceive the world for what it really is. This directly undermines the perception of the ego, and it will do anything to convince the traveler otherwise. Thus, this is very hard to determine for oneself (while struck within the intense grasp of a bad trip, it's hard to bring any rationalization to light at all).

Do not make the mistake of trying to get rid of the ego. Everyone has it, it's a part of us, and it's not like one can reach in to their head and pull it out. The way I came to terms with this is I just accepted the fact it's a part of me, but it's not me. The very fact that one is able to perceive any altered-states of consciousness means we were MEANT to see these worlds. Which proves these worlds do exist, and the ego is wrong. Just let it go.

And the other most common reason is external influence. Bad images on TV, some random noise...there are a myriad of things that can set one off. Fortunately, unlike the battle with the ego, these bad trips are easily overcome. The trick here is to get distracted or laugh. Start playing some music, change the channel, start up the drum circle, tell some stupid jokes, etc...

If the simple act of observing what is causing a bad trip does not work, and nothing can calm down the distressed traveler, just rest assured everyone WILL eventually return back to normal. Remember, this is a temporary thing, just deal with it, and all will be good shortly.

And now some of the OBVIOUS things not to do:
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- drive around (seriously, wtf?)

- get angry, fight with friends, other people, etc....

- watch disturbing things on TV

- some people trip out at their reflections in a mirror, reflect at one's own risk

- some people trip out with water, play at one's own risk

- eat things that will upset one's stomach

- drink a whole shit ton

- smoke crack\meth\crank etc...
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Well that about covers it. I wish any and all travelers a safe & happy voyage. As always:

Use better judgement!!!

A look at the Earth - Garden World Paradise

-The Earth
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Home world of the Human race
Population: 6.9 billion (as of 5/11)
Circumference: 40,000 km
Mass: 5.97 x 10^24 kg
Surface area: 510,072,000 km2
Axial tilt: 23.5º
Temp: -50º F to 120º F (varies)
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At the time of this writing, Earth is home to the Human race. It is our home world on which (as far as we know) we originated from. Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, and life appeared some billion years later. We are the 3rd planet from the sun, and the 5th largest planet in our solar system. Earth is home to millions upon millions of species of animals, insects, and plant life. The planet surface consists of water (approx. 71% of the surface), and 6 major landmasses (we call continents).

"Gaia"

Most of you alien beings residing or visiting here have probably noticed the profound abundance of life and beauty that embraces this blue marble sailing the cosmos. This is a Garden World, a place of perpetual, cyclic paradise manifesting in innumerable forms. If you are a species incapable of perceiving beauty, you should really leave here. Us humans have done enough damage as it is, we don't need any extra help in that respect.

We are a very....VERY confused, angry species. We have the capacity to live in harmony with the universe, but we are plagued by various psychological ailments. The good news in this is that these ailments are not natural to us, meaning that we create the symptoms due to the state of world affairs, at this current point in space & time. The bad news in this is that the general population of the world (particularly in the continent\country known as North America) are so far gone in their egos and material lifestyles (a few of the ailments), that there is no helping us. We may be too far beyond repair. At least the Earth will remain when and if we finally blow each other up.

Upon arriving on this world, I can logically deduce nobody knows you're here. And that is good, you really don't want to start a world incident. Humans like drama and to start shit. See, people like me would try to commune and learn from your kind. We are the ones you should seek out. We are what you would consider the "REAL" World Leaders. Our military would probably be hostile towards your kind. I can also logically deduce your species is technically more advanced than us (we have a hard time just getting to the moon).

So all of you new arrivals, don't make the mistake of assuming we recognize the fact we are all one species and life force, because we do not. Omniscience is not at the top of our "To-Do List".
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**RE: Our species can be likened to the analogy of a prepubescent child with a major chip on the shoulder. **

A look at the Moon - A vital companion

The Moon
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Distance from Earth: 380,000 km
Circumference: 11,000 km
Mass: 7.36 x 10^22 kg
Day length: 27.3 Earth days
Temp: 270º F during the day
         -240º F at night
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We owe our existence to the moon, just as much as we do the sun. The moon controls the ebb & flow of Earth's tides, stabilizes & slows our rotation, provides "moonlight", and has served as a navigational tool & timepiece for ancient civilizations to present day.

"Luna"

Life without the moon would be very different. Besides the obvious stuff, like no moonlight (complete & utter pitch black nights), and no natural navigational tool & timepiece, tides would be very different. We would still have tides, but they would be affected by the sun, and thus the difference between high & low tides would be reduced dramatically.

Add to this the fact there would be no stabilization of our axial tilt & rotation, we would wobble about randomly at the whims of the sun and other neighboring planets. Needless to say we would be in some deep shit then. Life on Earth is very sensitive to the stable, consistent 23.5º axial tilt. This would affect seasons, crops, ecosystems, and eventually the way life as we know it flourishes. Life would be very....very different indeed.

IF any life was capable of thriving, given these conditions, they would then have to deal with gale force winds. Earth's rotation would be much faster, and an average day length would be approx. 6 hours.

It has been observed that the moon is actually spiraling away from us at a rate of 3.8 mm each year. It is theorized that either the moon will eventually leave Earth's gravitational influence and proceed to fly in to space, or the moon's elliptical orbit will significantly increase. This would mean we still have our moon, but its effects on Earth are halved.

Given the timescale for these events to occur, we are more likely closer to seeing our sun go red giant on us first, which most natives of Earth would agree, is more worthy of their attention.

A look at the Sun - Deity of the sky

The Sun
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Class - Yellow Dwarf
Composition - hydrogen\helium plasma
Temp - 10,000º F on the surface
          - 27,000,000º F at the core
Distance from Earth - 150,000,000 km (1 AU)
Circumference - 4,400,000 km
Mass - 2 x 10^30
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Anything & everything that has ever lived on Earth owes their existence to the sun. If the sun dies, we die (which it will, when it goes red giant in about 5 billion years). The sun provides us with warmth & energy. Its nuclear fusion is so powerful, that in one second, it produces more energy than has ever been used by us humans, since the beginning of our existence. In megawatts, the sun produces 380 billion, billion megawatts of power.

"Sol"

At the time of this writing (5/11), us humans are obsessed with fossil fuels, dead plants. Not all of us humans agree with our methods of energy. It is what we call the "World Leaders" (or 'elites'), that wont allow the advancement of our species. We have the technology to harvest this extreme, abundant source of energy, floating in our sky every day. Unfortunately, the majority of the human race suffer from GAS (Greedy Asshole Syndrome), and are either blind to the more efficient forms of energy we have, or are controlling this scheme directly.

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FWD: The effects of GAS, and the scheme of selfishness pending further review.

** Monthly Review **

So far, my theory touches the surface of some of the subjects this project will eventually go more in depth with. Additional subjects will be covered as needed.

At the time of this writing, the theory states:

1. People are full of shit
2. Humans believe they own life
3. The laws of the known universe ensure everything is equally exchanged & in balance
4. Religion is an old world science
5. The current priorities of the human race take precedence over what our current priorities should be
6. There are various ways to clear the way for an enlightened mind
7. All matter as we know it is composed of vibrations.

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As stated at the beginning of this project, I do not claim to know any better than anyone else, I'm just trying to make sense of the world around me.