reply to post by westcoast
Well, for starters I never said that I am a recreational drug user. Only that I had known such substances to be beneficial in the opening of the mind,
the dissolution of the ego, the advancement of energy manipulation, and the awareness of the super-senses. I myself have remained
recreational-drug-free during my spiritual pursuits. However, I do understand (because I am a spiritual guide) that some people cannot achieve these
states, the feelings, or the experiences on their own because of psychological boundaries. For instance, one who suffers from tinnitus cannot practice
meditation because the ringing, if powerful enough, prohibits proper thought-manipulation.
As well, pharmaceuticals and other medical science have helped us advance from burning the diseased, bleeding patients with leeches, and blood-letting
with razors to what medical science is now: treatment of germs, bacteria, viruses, and other micro-biological agents; suppressing of the biological
functions responsible for disturbing behaviors like OCD or epilepsy; advancements towards the correction of improper brain chemistry like that found
in cases of Schizophrenia, Bi Polar Mania, or Depression.
Medical science, like recreational drugs, have their benefits and harms. It is up to the user to measure both before applying them to their life.
Peyote, '___', '___', Psylocybin, Ecstacy, cough syrup, Lunesta, sleeping pills, meditation, fasting, shamanic vision quests, ceremonial magick; it
doesn't matter what it is. What is important is that the user practices control and moderation.
After all, meditation and other spiritual practices can also be addictive, destructive and dangerous. Improper fasting or meditation can cause all
sorts of biological malnutrition, skeletal injuries, and disease. The psychological mind-set of ceremonial magicians can cause disillusionment,
hallucinogenic responses, and other psychosomatic symptoms capable of causing shock and terror which may lead to bodily injury.
The Great Satan is not the pharmaceutical industry, nor is it the recreational drug industry. It is certainly not the spiritual circles, witch covens,
UFO cults, or the religious mentality often accompanying these institutions. The Great Satan is irresponsibility, disregard for personal safety, and a
lack of experience and understanding of the subject matters being tackled.
Concerning your belief that recreational drug use leaves one more open to the negative astral entities... spirituality is a release of the brain's
naturally produced '___'. So whether you drop an acid tab, or fast your way to delirious vision quests the '___' is still the same thing; that essence
of spirit is neutral, not carrying a positive or a negative connotation. Whether a positive or a negative interaction occurs depends on a number of
both internal and external factors, none of which are whether it's a drug or a naturally induced relsease of '___'. They are:
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Mentality: whether a person is optimistic or pessimistic will change the lens with which they view the spiritual experience they under go.
If you have a disillusioned and disturbed individual than their experiences into the paranormal and spiritual will be frightening and unfriendly. The
opposite if the explorer has a more upbeat mentality.
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Intention: if you're trying to channel the essence of a Bodhisattva, you're not going to end up speaking to Belial. Just as if you're
trying to reach out to Acheliah you won't end up talking with a Rakshasa... as long as you've studied the practices required, honed your
capabilities, and can keep your focus and determination centered on that which you seek. Drug use, surprisingly, causes a much more concentrated
effort at centralizing the mind 9 times out of 10. Which would actually make recreational drugs more beneficial to spirituality.
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Presence: whether a positive or negative entity is present can influence an exploration without a guided destination. If a beginner is
simply poking into the ether to see what can be seen, then a negative entity present may make the experience decidedly negative. A positive entity
will make the experience more optimistic. That's just simple logic: if you don't seek a destination whatever is near will reach out to you. This
occurs whether you're on drugs, meditating, or simply trance-working.
Again, it comes down to personal self-control, practice, and knowledge of that which is being undertaken. If the person is lacking in these fields,
they will be lacking in control of the events to follow. Nothing to do with what they're on in order to achieve the experiences.
As for "good" and "bad" spiritual beings existing. That is another story entirely, as it has been my experience that four categories of beings
exist:
• The Positive, which act as one half of a cosmological scale
• The Negative, which act as the other half of the cosmological scale
• The Neutral, which rest between + & - on the cosmological scale
• The Indifferent, which act according to situation, not morality or ethics
Such is just my opinion and experience though, which is likely to differ with your own and that of millions of others on this planet. Which is why
I've always believed that alongside my views, all views are still subjective. The Great Meaning is, and always has been, that there's more than one
meaning.
May you continue to find peace on your journey,
~ Scribe