when you think of 30,000 year old cave paintings, what comes to mind? visits from aliens? or perhaps altered states of consciousness that were later recorded?
for 6 million years, since we've had our last common ancestor with the chimpanzees, we were an extremely boring race. millions of years of repetitive, dull, robotic behavior. fully, anatomically modern humans come about 195,000 years ago but the behavior doesn't change. no spirituality, no creativity, no symbolism. after 40,000 years ago, its like a light switches on in the human brain all around the world. incredible, complicated, disturbing art comes about. other things that have never been done before come about like ceremonial burying of the dead and leaving goods, which hint at a belief in the afterlife or spirits, hunting techniques get better and were set on the road to the modern world.
in all of these cave paintings, thousands of years and miles apart, they depict the same "spirits" or "beings" or "ideas" being presented. shamans depict these spiritual teachers the same as modern humans depict aliens and abductions as teachers of new ideas and healing powers. could it be that the huge leap forward was not the result of the evolved, problem solving state of consciousness that appeared suitable for the modern world, but from the cultivation of altered states of consciousnesses. thats when we started to think symbolically, its like we received a teaching that changed our direction dramatically.
numerous discoveries have been made by people from all walks of life in an altered state of consciousness that has benefited the world tremendously. (crick, tesla, jobs, etc..)
it seems were not dealing with simple "brain candy'" but with transformative experiences, and what they are the opposite from and require us to break away from is the ruthless dominance of the problem solving state of consciousness dominated by society today. our escape from the monotonous waking life is vapid sensationalist media, hideous reality television or alcohol. you have to ask yourself what constant exposure to these things daily are doing to our state of mind?
it might be cutting us off from higher realms that want to make contact with us. there is no guarantee that the human race will be here in the future, as we are headed down a very destructive path chasing monetary goals and materialistic futures.
we live in a society that will send us to prison if we make use of time-honoured scared plants to explore our own consciousness. yet, surely the exploration and expansion of the miracle of our consciousness is the essence of what it is to be human?
by demonizing and persecuting altered states of consciousness today we may be denying ourselves the next vital step in our own evolution, just as happened to our ancestors 40,000 years ago in those caves.
why does any government have the right to tell an adult what they may or may not experience in our own heads? so many of us unthinkingly buy into the fundamental philosophy behind the war on drugs, but the fundamental philosophy of the war on drugs is that actually the state has a complete right, not only to enter your home, but to enter your own head and to tell you what you may or may not experience. how can we possibly talk about a free society if we are not even sovereign over our own consciousness? quite frankly were not sovereign over anything. to talk about liberty, freedom and democracy is meaningless. and to impose our form of liberty on other countries around the world? when you send people to prison for tens of years for exploring their own consciousness through the use of ancient and sacred plants, there is something terribly wrong here.
we have to reestablish contact with spirit. western society has severed its connection with spirit and it has become a profound sickness in our society.
we have a choice. we can choose to perpetuate monopolistic control over how we eat and think and act or we can stand up for ourselves and others and for our personal freedoms and change how the world thinks and acts.
explore your consciousness a little. open your mind, and stop being so derisive towards people who may experiment with their bodies/minds. it may have a profound effect on your lifestyle. i know it did, mine.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Friday, December 27, 2013
the journey.
it begins, as with all significant voyages, with feelings of trepidation. once the journey is commenced, there is no going back. to consume psilocybin is to consume the truth and one must be prepared to accept all that follows in the wake of the sacramental act.
as the effects proceed there may be a short period of mild disorientation. body and soul are forcibly swept to a new dimension more real than ordinary reality. on the way, cultural conditioning is shed, like old skin. traditional modes of cognition and perception give way to an entirely novel form of consciousness. as feelings of disorientation pass it seems as if ones nervous system is being retuned. its like waking up, or even being reborn.
one eventually arrives at a state of mind so advanced, so coherent, that the interconnectedness of all things becomes breathtakingly apparent. with eyes wide open everything radiates fractal beauty. one is reminded of tibetan mandalas, geometric islamic artwork, and the interwoven designs so prominent in celtic art. with eyes closed, colorful visions unfold so complex and so laden with intent, as to suggest communion with a transcendental intelligence.
as the journey continues, there is a tremendous feeling of being empowered, of being privy to the miracle of the living moment. profound insights flow through the open mind. conscious existence seems more like a precious gift than a side effect of brain activity. a gift granted by a deliberately and exquisitely configured universe.
one is thrust deeper and deeper into the mystery of being. as the entheogenic action of psilocybin reaches its peak, sacred realms of experience becomes accessible and of this little can be conveyed in words.
we are not alone and isolated. nothing is isolated. we are each uniquely evolving pattern of energy and information born within a vast system of purposeful intelligence which we call nature.
as the effects proceed there may be a short period of mild disorientation. body and soul are forcibly swept to a new dimension more real than ordinary reality. on the way, cultural conditioning is shed, like old skin. traditional modes of cognition and perception give way to an entirely novel form of consciousness. as feelings of disorientation pass it seems as if ones nervous system is being retuned. its like waking up, or even being reborn.
one eventually arrives at a state of mind so advanced, so coherent, that the interconnectedness of all things becomes breathtakingly apparent. with eyes wide open everything radiates fractal beauty. one is reminded of tibetan mandalas, geometric islamic artwork, and the interwoven designs so prominent in celtic art. with eyes closed, colorful visions unfold so complex and so laden with intent, as to suggest communion with a transcendental intelligence.
as the journey continues, there is a tremendous feeling of being empowered, of being privy to the miracle of the living moment. profound insights flow through the open mind. conscious existence seems more like a precious gift than a side effect of brain activity. a gift granted by a deliberately and exquisitely configured universe.
one is thrust deeper and deeper into the mystery of being. as the entheogenic action of psilocybin reaches its peak, sacred realms of experience becomes accessible and of this little can be conveyed in words.
we are not alone and isolated. nothing is isolated. we are each uniquely evolving pattern of energy and information born within a vast system of purposeful intelligence which we call nature.
Friday, December 20, 2013
freed thoughts.
we wonder why we go in the tunnel..
entering darkness...
inside of a flower, at the bottom, we find water..
and then we understand
how life is formed..
when we see the light
we think the tunnel is ending..
but, only leading us..
back..
to the beginning...
with no emotion, we start to run
in motion
towards the sun...
entering darkness...
inside of a flower, at the bottom, we find water..
and then we understand
how life is formed..
when we see the light
we think the tunnel is ending..
but, only leading us..
back..
to the beginning...
with no emotion, we start to run
in motion
towards the sun...
Thursday, December 19, 2013
MINI ROCKET STOVE CONSTRUCTION
devinci and i building and trying to light a fire in a prototype rocket stove.
it worked, but it ended up melting the plastic around the feeder can after about 30 minutes.
its an easy fix, though, i just have to use a metal paint can next time.
you live an you learn, right?
go green! live off of the grid!
you'll be surprised how much easier and happier life will become.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
there is still time.
humans. what an incredible word.
we're considered the most intelligent species on the planet, however we are the worst. what are we doing on this earth? who brought us here? what is our mission on this planet? we may never understand it, but it seems our only mission is to continue with its destruction.
have you ever considered that our planet does not belong to us? either way its care is in our hands. they were here way before us and we are nothing but their guests. we keep invading their territory and we are destroying their home. they've been tolerent, we've been forgiven countless times.. but we keep ignoring their situation. we've been their kidnappers, their killers, however, they accept us as their owners.
we are the only species that attacks, destroys, annihilates, contaminates and extinguishes just for a mission, or to live better. the world is yours, it's ours. it's for all of us, however, remember its their world too. we have to understand that they can't do anything to save their lives, much less their planet. planet earth is dying. we are destroying it in a savage way. but its hungry for love. its getting weak. but despite it all, it keeps giving, generously, the best experience since we've arrived on it. the planet has been the best host of our species, doesn't it need recognition?
if we were given the capacity to think, create, build and help, why do we remain silent? ignoring, destroying and killing? open your eyes, you are dying, too, along with your planet. the only planet in the solar system we were given the ability to live. we are billions on this planet, we are a thinking race. rational, dominant. why haven't we noticed it? we are capable of conquering countries, the moon, even planets. however, we are not capable of conquering our own hearts. touch your heart, feel what its trying to say. listen to what its yearning for and lets understand that we have to coexist on the same planet.
start with yourself. engage yourself. make sure your children know it and understand it, remind others that have forgotten. the planet is not the same anymore and we cannot wait any longer. everybody knows what we have to do. the time is now, the future of the planet is still in your hands.
help it. lets help it. because planet earth is you.
raise your awareness and conservation of the planet.
do not let your INDIFFERENCE take over.
we're considered the most intelligent species on the planet, however we are the worst. what are we doing on this earth? who brought us here? what is our mission on this planet? we may never understand it, but it seems our only mission is to continue with its destruction.
have you ever considered that our planet does not belong to us? either way its care is in our hands. they were here way before us and we are nothing but their guests. we keep invading their territory and we are destroying their home. they've been tolerent, we've been forgiven countless times.. but we keep ignoring their situation. we've been their kidnappers, their killers, however, they accept us as their owners.
we are the only species that attacks, destroys, annihilates, contaminates and extinguishes just for a mission, or to live better. the world is yours, it's ours. it's for all of us, however, remember its their world too. we have to understand that they can't do anything to save their lives, much less their planet. planet earth is dying. we are destroying it in a savage way. but its hungry for love. its getting weak. but despite it all, it keeps giving, generously, the best experience since we've arrived on it. the planet has been the best host of our species, doesn't it need recognition?
if we were given the capacity to think, create, build and help, why do we remain silent? ignoring, destroying and killing? open your eyes, you are dying, too, along with your planet. the only planet in the solar system we were given the ability to live. we are billions on this planet, we are a thinking race. rational, dominant. why haven't we noticed it? we are capable of conquering countries, the moon, even planets. however, we are not capable of conquering our own hearts. touch your heart, feel what its trying to say. listen to what its yearning for and lets understand that we have to coexist on the same planet.
start with yourself. engage yourself. make sure your children know it and understand it, remind others that have forgotten. the planet is not the same anymore and we cannot wait any longer. everybody knows what we have to do. the time is now, the future of the planet is still in your hands.
help it. lets help it. because planet earth is you.
raise your awareness and conservation of the planet.
do not let your INDIFFERENCE take over.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
greenhouse construction.
glimpse at constructing the greenhouse from 100% free, recycled materials.
(built by: Devinci Carter and I, Kevin Sadler)
and a sneak peek at the chicken coop, bee box and windmill generator.
This is not a test.
This is the start of a journey to rid myself of attachments and everything keeping me from happiness and achieving my goals.
You will see posts of anti-government, gardening, sustainability, up-cycling, meditation, drugs, music, food, photography, gaming, my life and anything else that may involve me or my day.
I will discuss things that bother me or that i have on my mind.
I will change the world.
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