Meditation and psychedelics poll

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Neilso,

Have you ever tried DMT? For that matter, has anyone on this board tried it?

[scorcher863]

I took mushrooms for the first time a month ago. I have not been the same ever since.

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I took mushrooms for the first time a month ago. I have not been the same ever since.

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Could you please expand upon this? Once I finish up my paper, I am going to write out a mini report on my experience since it was only a week ago.

[DougShrapnel]

26+
I also answered that I meditate a lot. That's not exactly true, it's more of a cross between meditation and self-hypnosis.

[Phil153]

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26+ but never meditated...
Something tells me I'd have a hell of a time forcing all the thoughts out of my brain while tripping. I believe a precept of meditation is keeping a blank mind? Ideas tear through your head like no tomorrow...

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The idea is not to stop the traffic, but to pull over on the curb and watch it pass by.

[SinkRox]

Im 6-25. The psychedelics were shrooms and salvia.

I wish I had the balls to try LSD and DMT but didnt ever think I had a tough enuogh mind for it tbh. I'm happy knowing I will get to experience DMT one day though (when I'm dying).

Havent done any 'proper' meditation but many many times Ive gone through relaxation techniques / self-hypnosis.

[vhawk01]

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Dammit, I need to go out and get some LSD. I haven't done enough drugs at all.

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It's really an interesting experience and it was nothing like what I expected. I would suggest that everyone try it if they are in a mature and safe point in their life.

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This was basically my philosophy on real drugs as I was growing up, I essentially didnt trust myself or my surroundings enough to put myself in dangerous spots. Now I think its pretty unlikely that I would ever find myself in the right situation to experiment with drugs like that, which is somewhat unfortunate. I have no moral or ethical qualms with the idea of trying some real drugs, I simply have a ton to lose and little access.

[Nielsio]

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26+ but never meditated...
Something tells me I'd have a hell of a time forcing all the thoughts out of my brain while tripping. I believe a precept of meditation is keeping a blank mind? Ideas tear through your head like no tomorrow...

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The suggestion is not to meditate *while* doing drugs, lol. They are not one thing (they are two).


But yes, the mind is never still by itself. There are thoughts rushing through constantly. The idea is to have a break from all that and to see what happens then. The experience is very pleasurable, and also gives you a more clear view about yourself and what you are doing in your daily life.

Brahm uses the following metaphor: try holding a spoon entirely still in your hand. You can't do it. If you want to hold the spoon still, you just have to put it down.

[Nielsio]

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Neilso,

Have you ever tried DMT? For that matter, has anyone on this board tried it?

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Nope. I've used different kinds of shrooms.

What matters a lot is also *how* you do the experience. If you know how to deal with the mindset.

After I learned about gameplaying and non-gameplaying, the experience went through the roof for me. So much so that I only needed a small dose of drugs, and after (now) I need no drugs to bring about the same feelings. When I reached that stage I stopped using the drugs.


I relate strongly with this girl in that way:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldu6yDVNYzA

[Nielsio]

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I took mushrooms for the first time a month ago. I have not been the same ever since.

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It was a good experience I take it then?

If you want to explore the new mindset more I suggest going here, and starting at the bottom (oldest):
http://www.bswa.org/audio/podcast/AjahnBrahm.rss.php