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  1. I would recommend starting with a very low dose. Kratom has a range of effects most of which are altogether different to opiates. Large doses can be highly unpleasant.
  2. nice, the morphing patterns superimposed over dorothy's face especially convey the experience very well. interesting how a film made in 1939, presumably pre-psychedelic, can reflect the ssc so well.
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    Top 5 regrets of the dying

    this resonates, thanks for sharing. point 5 regarding happiness, to my mind, is probably the most important as it is a measure of how content one feels with the existence they have led. at times I find myself ruminating on trivial issues, and it certainly detracts from my state of happiness. interesting that empathetic thoughts such "I wish I had spent more time contributing to the happiness of others" or "helping others in need" or "helping create a better future" are not on the list. I guess this is because death is the final dissolution of the ego, and ultimately the ego is tied to our individual somatic existence.
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    Ethnobotanical California

    Anyone got any recomendations for places to visit in California with an ethnobotanical interest? Bear in mind i already have dispensary and jack in the box on my list... Cactus gardens? Native plants and their traditional use? I'm hoping some state side or well travelled folk might have some tips. Cheers!
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    Ethnobotanical California

    I'm there in summer, so now mushrooms unfortunately.... definitely heading to the sierra's to do some backpacking, apparently the bears are not much of a problem if you are sensible. will check out The Berkeley Botanical Garden, thanks for the tip!
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    New Zealand countryside, forests, mushrooms,

    Totally agree, new zealand is an amazing place! Especially the mountains in the south island around arthur's pass; idyllic valleys of beech trees leading up into snowy alpine mountain tops. An animal that stood out to me on my visit was the Kea. Three of them followed me up the mountain, and then slowly approached on the ground when I stopped on the summit. They were very curious, and one of them even tried to tear into my backpack! Turns out they have learnt that when hikers take breaks on mountains, there is food around! Really cool birds.
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    Sapo/kambo

    here is an informative interview with a kambo practioner: http://in-a-perfect-world.podomatic.com/entry/2011-01-24T05_30_04-08_00
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    no shrooms WTF

    the same thing happened 4 or so years ago, there were no fruits in SE QLD from november onwards after much rain. the next year, however, there were fruitings even in July!
  9. Well for many people it is difficult or impossible to get to one of the screenings, so its not surprising really. Guess people like me not living in a major oz city will have to wait.... I'm a fan of Rak's work too, he is a good interviewer and communicator and always offers his own unique perspective on the topic at hand. His recent interview with Dennis McKenna was especially good. The first time I met him was at earth freq in 2007 or so; even then I could tell he was someone with a mission. Great to see his work getting more exposure!
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    Not long now till se QLD Cube season!!!

    no cubensis, but found a handful of Panaeolus cyanescens in the scenic rim area near the border. the perfect way to spend australia day! national parks where cattle graze in the neighbouring paddocks are my favourite - no need to worry about looking suspicious guess it may take a week or so for the cubensis mycelium to kick into action after this long dry spell.
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    Not long now till se QLD Cube season!!!

    defo some action by the end of this week, nice fat drops falling
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    Not long now till se QLD Cube season!!!

    oh yeah! so nice to feel the rain on my face yesterday, lets hope there is more on the way... everything and everyone looks so much happier after that shower!
  13. so true... animals really do seem to respond to our thoughts. from butterflies landing on me in mexico, to wild dogs howling in sync with my fear while camping, I too have had similar experiences. it doesn't stretch my ontological boundaries too far to believe that there is an extra dimension to all beings that is not perceived by ordinary human senses.
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    Not long now till se QLD Cube season!!!

    interesting... what environment were the fly agaric's growing in?
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    Not long now till se QLD Cube season!!!

    If this rain in SE QLD keeps up, might get some pins the next couple of days - will report back!
  16. lol whitewind... take care mate! Make 2013 the year we open our hearts to one another and live with love instead of fear... then December 21st 2012 will have achieved is goal.
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    Merry Christmas :)

    back in Oz for xmas... no place like home! merry christmas!
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    Not long now till se QLD Cube season!!!

    god to see the rain gods are providing just in time for 21.12.12! of course, it would not happen any other way.
  19. Communities like this, and the psychedelic movement in general, have at their foundations the premise that entheogenic substances, when used correctly, can have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and life in general on this planet. In the past few decades, much emphasis has been placed on rediscovering the practices of cultures with shamanic traditions and incorporating these into contemporary rituals. A common view amongst members of this contemporary psychedelic community is that when these shamanic techniques and plants are implemented in the traditional ritual setting, a positive experience reconnecting oneself to the natural world will ensue. This seems to be based on the view that the ancient shamanic cultures where nature worshiping people and their practices were built around this. This, however, may be a simplification of the extremely complex spiritual topology that entheogenic plants and substances allow access to. There are numerous examples of entheogenic plants being used in seemingly malevolent ways. The practice of brujeria in the amazon basin, and the imbibing of mushrooms by the upper classes at human sacrifice festivals in the aztec society, are two examples that immediately spring to mind. In these situations, especially in the case of the aztecs, entheogens are still living up to the namesake in that they are manifesting a god within, but what kind of god? These substances can manifest the full spectrum of desires within the human heart, including the will to bring suffering on others. It seems important therefore to carefully examine the context of entheogenic traditions before incorporating then into our lives. Perhaps more importantly, those who do use these powerful sacraments should create their own rituals and belief structures to emphasise positive qualities such as love and respect for nature and fellow beings, if that is what they seek.
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    the light within

    Do you know of any good literature on this topic? Sounds like you know a fair bit about these cultures.
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    Not long now till se QLD Cube season!!!

    as Kog says, take up bushwalking as a hobby. I reckon that massive storm you guys had recently is a good omen for some mega cube action this summer.
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    cockatoo eating acacia

    cockatoos are one of my favourite birds, they have so much personality and seem very intelligent. I love it how they walk around bobbing their head and flicking their crest back and forth, making curious squawks. It's sad that many people don't like them as they are perceived as an enemy of crop farmers etc, even by people who have nothing to do with farming!
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    the light within

    Great response Micromegas! Absolutely, this focusing of energy is perhaps what lays at the heart of my concern. Reading descriptions of some of the Aztec and Maya coronation ceremonies really drives home the extent to which the desires within humankind were allowed to be unfurled in reality: It is as if these cultures realised they stood on the boundary between the archaic and modern worlds, and sent through time a last chilling reminder of our primal roots through horrifying displays of irreverence for individual that life. At the same time, even these mass sacrifices pale in comparison to the slaughter of millions of people in modern warfare - one could even argue that at least the Maya and Aztecs were conscious of the significance of their acts (i.e. by performing the sacrifices in a ritualised manner, offering hearts up to god etc), whereas in modern warfare the lives of thousands are terminated by the simple act of pressing a button and watching a computer screen. What is the more malevolent deed? Yes I think my comments were a bit short sighted. Our contemporary, sheltered, artificial lives are but a mere abstraction from those lived in the bossom of mother earth by people of even just a few hundred years ago. That is a very good point. Isn't it interesting that two cultures that held entheogenic plants at the center of the spiritual practices, the Maya and the tribes of the Amazon, had such different fates? One was in the process of destroying itself through over use of natural resources and warfare before being finished off by Cortez et al, while the other remains to active to this day, albeit in greatly reduced numbers. This begs the question, what was it about the Mayan psyche that led them down that path, and what can we learn from that? edit: and to what extent have the spaces made available by mushrooms and ayahausca been coloured by these contrasting patterns of usage?
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