Ethnobotany Vault : Spiritual Use - Journal Article #3. The International Journal of ParapsychologyVol VIII (No. 2) Spring 1966; 295-313by Walter N. Pahnke The claim has been made that the experience facilitated by psychedelic drugs, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline, can be similar or identical to the experience described by the mystics of all ages, cultures, and religions.
This paper will attempt to examine and explain this possibility. There is a long and continuing history of the religious use of plants that contain psychedelic substances. Scholars such as Osmond (1957b), Schultes (1963), and Wasson (1961) have made valuable contributions to this intriguing field. In some instances, such natural products were ingested by a priest, shaman, or witch doctor to induce a trance for revelatory purposes; sometimes they were taken by groups of people who participated in sacred ceremonies. An Experimental Examination of the Claim that Psychedelic Drug Experience May Resemble Mystical Experience Category I: Unity Category IV: Sense of Sacredness. Ancient Civilizations. MARCONI UNION - WEIGHTLESS by Just Music label. The True Nature Of Reality And Life | Real Life Spirituality. What is this thing called life? What is the real nature of it?
Why can some people walk through life with joy while others suffer? (Photo by feintnate) I wrote about the true nature of reality in the Light part of Creating The New World series, but I suspect not many readers got it. So let me explain again. You in the movie of life Have you watched a good movie in which you were so immersed that you felt like you were actually living that story? You identified with one of the characters, perhaps the leading character. Only when the movie was over and the titles started to run with the music, you came back to yourself, sighing, “Oh, wow, what a story. . .!” This life is like that. You as the actor and audience of life Actually the analogy works even better with live theater play than a movie. Most of us are so immersed in this life theater production. Is sad movie a bad movie? Do you like sad movies or stories? Do you like action movies?
What are your favorite movies? The secret of life. Binaural Beats From HealingBeats.com : HealingBeats.com. <div style="padding:5px; font-size:80%; width:300px; background-color:white; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; border:1px dashed gray;"> Internet Archive's<! --'--> in-browser audio player requires JavaScript to be enabled. It appears your browser does not have it turned on. Please see your browser settings for this feature. </div> Free Binaural Beat's from HealingBeats.com For more information on binaural beats and how to learn how to make your own visit the website at: This audio is part of the collection: Community AudioIt also belongs to collection: Artist/Composer: HealingBeats.comKeywords: Binaural Beat, Individual Files. Lucid Dreaming Guide : What is Lucid Dreaming? Setting History Free: Graham Hancock & David Wilcock (2010.
Get the latest Flash Player to see this player. <p>[Javascript required to view Flash movie, please turn it on and refresh this page]</p> Thursday, March 29th, 2012 Loading ... Bringing together two inspirational investigators of our hidden past and uncertain future, this unique dialogue between David Wilcock and Graham Hancock takes us on a roller-coaster ride through the wonders of ancient civilisations and into the mysterious nature of reality itself. What is the Ark of the Covenant? Quality: duration: released: This Video is Tagged With: David Wilcock , Graham Hancock. A true soul mate is... Orgone. Orgone energy accumulator (with door closed) (with door open) Alternating layers of organic and non-organic materials inside the walls supposedly increase the orgone concentration inside the enclosure relative to the surrounding environment. Reich's theories held that deficits or constrictions in bodily orgone were at the root of many diseases—including cancer—much as deficits or constrictions in the libido could produce neuroses in Freudian theory.
Reich founded the Orgone Institute ca. 1942[10] to pursue research into orgone energy after he immigrated to the US in 1939, and used it to publish literature and distribute material relating to the topic for more than a decade. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine lists orgone as a type of "putative energy".[12] There is no empirical support for the concept of orgone in medicine or the physical sciences,[6][dead link] and research into the concept ceased with the end[when?] History[edit] Evaluation[edit] William S. Mental Heuristics Page. A heuristic is a "rule-of-thumb", advice that helps an AI program or human think and act more efficiently by directing thinking in an useful direction. Some of these heuristics are age-old wisdom, bordering on cliche, but most are actually helpful.
If you want something done, do it yourself Comment: Obviously true, and doing it is usually very good for your self esteem. A surprising amount of work can be done this way, and experts are not always necessary. However, there is a risk of becoming overworked if you try to do everything yourself - we all need other people after all. Never procrastinate anything you can do right now Comment: Very powerful. When you have several things you could be doing and don't know which to do: Just do any one of them! Comments: If you cannot decide between two or more possibilities, then there is a good chance that the differences don't matter. Always assume that you will succeed If you can't find a solution, change the rules. Up to the Mental Enhancement Page. Using Body Awareness For Deeper Meditation & We The Change, Personal Development for Conscious People | Exploring How Self-Improvement Plays a Role in Global Consciousness.
I would like to share with you a very powerful meditation technique I use called ‘body awarenes s’. Even though this practice is primarily used during meditation, I have found great use in utilizing body awareness in my every day life as well. For those of you who already have a meditation practice, I highly recommend trying the following steps. For those of you who do not currently meditate, the practice brings a great sense of peace, joy, perspective and fulfillment into your life. I highly recommend you giving it a whirl and have written two excellent pieces on ‘meditation for beginners’.
I encourage you to check them out: How To Meditate For Beginners20 Steps for Quieting The Mind Body awareness is extremely healthy and initiates the flow of fresh oxygenated blood to body areas that usually fall below the radar of your consciousness: Using the Body The big question for beginners is: where do I focus my attention during meditation? Lower Body Awareness very essence of your being alive. Spirit Vaults : Meditation - Essay. It seems everyone is interested in meditation...talking about the wonderful benefits, recommending classes and discussing the different ways to "do it".
But, for a beginner, just what is "it"? And how do you do "it"? Our busy, hectic, lifestyles may seem to prohibit this peaceful practice, or provide a convenient "excuse" not to begin, or continue, to meditate...but, the happy news is, you CAN successfully benefit even if you practice for short periods. With the simple technique described below, you will begin and incredible journey.
Sit comfortably, preferably upright and alert. To sit on a mat, cushion or pillow, sit cross-legged, half or full lotus, depending on your ability. You may close your eyes (unless this causes you to fall asleep) or gaze with almost-closed eyes as if looking downward and inward. Traditionally, the best times to practice are upon arising and in the evening or before bedtime. Joi Eden is the co-founder, along with Betty Sun, of Stillness In Motion, Inc.