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Hi all, Blessings to everyone. I just uploaded the first episode of my new podcast; Emerald Green Medicine, and I thought some of you may be interested. As I say on the podcast page: The first - and first two or three - episodes are interviews with me and a friend. Going from there, I plan to have discussions and interviews on Skype or in person with many guests who follow the path of sacred plants, shamanism, and visionary consciousness. I hope some people here listen and like it, and maybe even come on as guests! I'm just a humble down-to-earth guy wanting to share this energy and express my gratitude to the mother and the great spirit, and this is a great medium to share visions, insights, and/or knowledge. Here is the link to the podomatic page: http://emeraldgreen.podomatic.com/. I would also love any feedback, suggestions, and comments from anyone who listened. I am also on Twitter as Vine_Voice, and Facebook as Vine Voice, and also on Google and Youtube. I'd also love to hear if anyone else has new projects they'd like to share. There's probably already a thread for that but I couldn't find it, so please excuse me for starting a new one. En lakesh!

Another stupid, biased, and misinformed article about 'backpackers flocking' to Peru. This one is basically a clone of so many other articles with the same prejudice and propaganda: http://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel-news/deadly-warning-on-peru-tea-travel-20130803-2r6ga.html

They can't stop the mother whatever they do. The ridiculous thing is that they don't even see that they are also her, so they have such a delusion that they are fighting themselves and trying to make themselves illegal. The article was okay, but sensationalist really. Like it is such a crazy thing to go to Peru and do ceremonies...well it actually is crazy, but maybe it's a sign of how crazy our culture has made us that we are willing to go half way around the world to drink this horrible-tasting jungle brew that makes us sick as dogs and does things we don't even understand. I love Ayahuasca, but it just doesn't make any sense. In that way, it's an antidote to this culture where so many things are sensible and rational and predictable. The antidote to insanity is insanity

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The Mother is the one in charge, not laws or police or anything. They are all challenges that she has given us to see if we can overcome them. She will reveal herself to you whenever you are ready to look for her. New people are fine, asking for tips and advice. If I was new and didn't know what to do, I'd ask. I still want to ask now. You've just got to know who to ask and how, and what questions to ask. People need to trust you before they would dream of giving you information, and also need to feel like it's a safe place to talk. I don't think many people would answer a direct question like 'where are the aya ceremonies?' here; that's illegal information and if anyone knows they would only tell a real trusted friend.

I haven't listened yet, but they look awesome. I have listened to some Evolver podcasts every now and then, they are some of the same people behind RS I think. Thanks for the tip, these look good

HA! I didn't notice that Distracted. Apparently, timeless practices can now be referred to as 'very 21st century'. Great show though! I loved it and thought everyone did an amazing job!

It's a terrible tragedy, and made even harder with the trouble getting the autopsy and that we may never know what really happened. Kyle's dad has given some good insight about it on the Ayahuasca facebook group and he seems like an amazing person. There have also been many great posts about it. I can't imagine how Sean must feel, especially since it seems that Shimbre was a questionable place and Mancoluto was not a very good shaman for Kyle. Apparently many people knew that such an incident would occur at Shimbre, and the owner had been warned about Mancoluto's practices, but he ignored the warnings. From what I've read about it, it seems that the owner, Rob, has been a real jerk about this. Mancoluto may have been claimed to be one of the best, but by whom? Anyway, what does it matter what he was claimed to be? What he proved to be is anything but. Simply by burying Kyle and then lying TWICE to his family, he has made his bed. Let's say he wasn't even negligent and he did give Kyle care and shamanic guidance, it is indisputable that he did those things. Mancoluto and Rob are, in my view, indefensible.

I'm planning to come if I'm not too busy, see you all there!

You did it! Congratulations Greg!

Hey cool stuff Greg! Glad you're still doing well and even if you're dizzy and vague, still able to make an articulate and intelligent post. Thanks for the mention; I would have liked to come in more, but work and family are keeping me busy right now. I hope to leave work early on Wednesday to come in, and hopefully it'll be a larger gathering. I've been loving the interviews you're doing with Nick, and he is a very professional radio host. It was a good opportunity to get some footage and interviews, and aside from Nick there hasn't really been much. I would love to film or record a bit with you on Wednesday if you want, keep up the brilliant work mate!

Wow, awesome responses in such a short time already! Yeah I agree with everything everyone said, except the guys who don't know who Greg is! Whitewind, great point. Greg's position is becoming more significant in light of other events. It seems like the issues of legalisation and other similar topics are really buzzing worldwide at the moment; good time to be bringing it up. Great idea about the protest, I think it would be so great if we could do that. We should all march together, why not? The government seems to ignore Greg, but it would be more visible if there was a group march. I would think we could march around the parliament steps or something, Greg could make a speech or something, if he likes the idea.

Hi everyone, I've started this thread as a way to organise any ideas and thoughts about how to assist Greg in his hunger strike. I know Greg can take money donations through Paypal, or cash in person. There are also other ways to help support him, and this thread is for talking about that. I am also interested in any ideas that people have about why they don't want to support him, and talking about that. Greg'll write stuff here as well, so he can let us know what he needs and how people can show their support.

Well I went to see Greg today. He's doing well and getting some good exposure in the mall. It's nice to see people read the sign and most are perplexed, but some are interested and have a chat. I was there for a great debate between Greg and a quite agressive/hostile couple who seemed to be projecting some other issues onto him, but Greg handled it well and I think it was a productive exchange. I also think a lot of people don't understand this stuff, and most people grow up with an idea about reality or what plants or drugs are, so they're hostile to begin with. But this is an important stage of getting these ideas out there; people will vent and be hostile at first. Even with the aggressive couple, I got the feeling that it was all just a bit overwhelming for them, but they don't really understand the issues. The guy even thought Greg is dismissive of aboriginal or native religions, which is just not true, but I think he wanted to believe that. Anyway, Greg is putting in some good work and I'll go in and see him again, I know some others have been in, and it would be great if more did too. Also if he can get some media exposure it would be great, I don't know if channel 31 would be interested, but they might.

The currency exchange rate is quite ok for us. In Peru, the soles are about 4:1 I think, and the prices of things work out to be pretty cheap for us. Argentina is about equivalent, but don't know about any other SA countries. I think it would be awesome to get real estate there if you can. I've been thinking about possibly starting or buying into a retreat centre over there. It is awesome even just as a holiday, even if you didn't participate in any ceremonies, just being there is an amazing experience. A lot of people say it's ok to have the medicine without a shaman and in urban centres, and I think it's fine to do that, but if you're not in that incredible setting - with the jungle sounds, the shamans & the icaros, and all the rainforest spirits - I think you might miss out on all these other dimensions of the experience that really enhance the healing.

Hey Psylo, I haven't got paypal, but I'll pick up a case of water for Greg when I'm heading in. Is there anything else you need Greg? I'll probably make it in tomorrow, seeya then! Keep it real!

Good work Greg! This is awesome and I'll come down and see you when I can. I think you're making such a strong argument and the government knows it; their irrational bias and discrimination against these substances/plants is showing clear. I think success is guaranteed, but it always was. It's just a matter of time and energy now, but you're paving the way in terms of bringing this issue to public attention. How is it going? Are you having lots of interesting chats with people on the street? What's the vibe? Hopefully you can inform people about this stuff if they are curious, and also inspire people who are interested. Keep it up mate!

The Shipibo use eyedrops to give them the ability to see visions well enough to make the tapestry patterns, the plant they use I think is called Piri Piri. Also, the frog medicine is known as Kambo or Sapo and it's not hallucinogenic, but is a purgative and cleanser used in ceremonies. Bruce Parry took it with the Matis:

I think he's rather pulling that out of his - or someone else's - arse! He really needs to be taken to task on that; it's complete misinformation to the public and irresponsible for him to stand by a comment like that. I also wonder about Seven's whitewash about 'the possible effects of hallucinogens.' Well when you get down to it, almost anything is technically possible, but doesn't necessarily happen. Also, Ayahuasca is not a typical hallucinogen and I wouldn't even class it as one. Keeping it broad as the possible effects of hallucinogens covers their ass as they're not saying the possible effects of Ayahuasca specifically, although they did in the report. But this letter seems more like a legal thing to me; like they're trying to say that the report had a balanced approach and didn't say anything that wasn't technically true. My feeling is they know they did a shit job and Greg has put the wind up them a bit. Maybe if Greg gets any press for the hunger strike, he could mention how flawed that report was? What do you think Greg?

Very nice letter from Tessa! Well done on getting a response Greg. Typical bullshit response I'd expect from them. Basically, they say they have done a fair and balanced job, but they're just saying that. It's obvious that they didn't and they know they didn't, reminds me of Fox news.

Chilli you're grasping at straws, and yes I agree this isn't the same as Nazi Germany. Although our culture is quickly coming to that point of fascism and in America it already is in my opinion. These proposals are fascist and totalitarian, and to defend them saying that they'll actually protect childrens' rights is in my mind something like a tautology.

Hi everyone, hope you are all well. I just wanted to post a video I made and put on youtube, and I thought some people here might like to see it. Just to give you a summary of what it's about: basically it's just a 10-minute video of me expressing my love and gratitude for mother nature. I might rattle on a bit long and the camera work isn't that great, but hopefully the message gets through! I've also added some other really cool videos on my channel if you like to check them out. Hope you like it:

Cool Roopey! Thanks for this. Awesome stuff and highly relevant. Also interesting regarding Greg Kasarik's ideas, I wonder if he's had a look. I might suggest it to him!