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Originally posted by Imzadi
Don't forget that the Native Americans and other non-European people did not use mind-altering substances every day. They only used them for ceremonial purposes.
Also, there is a difference between alcohol and illegal drugs. It is possible to use alcoholic beverages and not be addicted. Not so with illegal drugs.
I meditate. If you do that, you won't need drugs.
Originally posted by jezebel
Marijuana, "magic mushrooms", peyote, pure '___', etc., are all drugs that inspire the user to reflect on the world and themselves. They cause the true reality of things, that are typically distorted or hidden from the public, to be revealed. They cause people to experience a connection to the world and the universe, which is usually ignored or imperceptible to the average human. They help us to understand that the go-go-go mentality which has infected most "civilized" societies, is harmful to us as a species.
Marijuana, "magic mushrooms", peyote, pure '___', etc., are all drugs that inspire the user to reflect on the world and themselves. They cause the true reality of things, that are typically distorted or hidden from the public, to be revealed. They cause people to experience a connection to the world and the universe, which is usually ignored or imperceptible to the average human. They help us to understand that the go-go-go mentality which has infected most "civilized" societies, is harmful to us as a species. The last thing anybody with power wants their faithful herd to realize is that happiness doesn't come from how much money they have, or having the newest and best car, house, shoes, etc. If people realize that they have become so focused on working, that they have completely forgotten how to play, they all might take the day off.
Originally posted by Imzadi
it is possible to use alcoholic beverages and not be addicted. Not so with illegal drugs.
Originally posted by watcheroftheskies
you said it wasnt possible to use illegal drugs and not be addicted?
This is not so with all illegal drugs
But you are right about meditation