toby Posted March 11, 2010 Post copied from Aust ethnobotany.. http://www.evolver.net/group/evolver_sy ... re_meeting Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location: The Hive, Erskineville: 93 Erskineville Rd - www.thehivebar.com.au For millennia, cultures around the world expanded minds and visions with “teacher plants” – what we commonly know today as psychedelics. The widespread popularity of LSD during the 1960s awakened the Western psyche to these powerful substances, ushering in a period of wild experimentation that revolutionized art and music, inspired social movements, and opened new vistas of possibility for psychotherapy. But a swift backlash from the establishment made psychedelics illegal, repressing and marginalizing them as “dangerous drugs.” Today, there is new potential for psychedelics to be reintroduced into mainstream culture, not as drastic catalysts of social upheaval but as tools that can help people overcome serious problems, explore mystical experiences, find inspiration, and understand more about consciousness and the brain. Psychedelic research with human subjects is underway again after a 35-year blockade, thanks to the efforts of non-profit organizations like MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) and the Beckley Foundation. Prominent newspapers and magazines are giving these substances another look, acknowledging their potential for therapeutic and spiritual breakthroughs if used with care. At the same time, the worldwide resurgence of interest in indigenous shamanism indicates a deeper maturity and respect emerging toward these ancient sacraments. In this Spore, we will explore and discuss the exciting new frontiers for psychedelics in our modern culture, as both scientifically verified medicines and intentional tools for personal development. http://www.evolver.net/psychedelics_spore Birdwing Posts: 87 Joined: Sun 20,Apr, 2008 8:40 pm Location: In & outta space Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
holymountain Posted March 11, 2010 damn i won't be here. i've been meaning to go to one of these spore things for a while...let me know how it goes if anyone attends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripsis Posted March 11, 2010 Might go, sounds interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indigo264nm Posted March 18, 2010 damn i won't be here. i've been meaning to go to one of these spore things for a while...let me know how it goes if anyone attends. Yeah it was a good night. Met some interesting people . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripsis Posted March 18, 2010 Ah damn, completely forgot about it. How was the talk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indigo264nm Posted March 18, 2010 Really interesting... it was funny at the beginning of Rak's skype link how he said he hoped he didn't have to talk for the full 45 minutes but once he got talking he had no problems keeping going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oh 'cos? Posted March 18, 2010 Yeah it was very insightful. Really keen for the next one It amused me when we were doing a short guided mediation.. "close your eyes.. breathe in slowly.. relax".. and since it was upstaairs in a bar, you could hear all the noise downstairs - people talking loudly, cups giong clink clink and cars going past outside etc. Was really good though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdwing Posted March 18, 2010 It amused me when we were doing a short guided mediation.. "close your eyes.. breathe in slowly.. relax".. and since it was upstaairs in a bar, you could hear all the noise downstairs - people talking loudly, cups giong clink clink and cars going past outside etc. Funny I was thinking the same thing too but still managed to eventually zone it out probably cause I was closer to the front. Yeh was really cool great little crew and interesting people also looking forward to the next one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby Posted March 18, 2010 I would've liked to have stayed a while longer, and talked to some people. Didn't have anywhere to leave my dog, and he was a bit freaked out at all the people and everything.. I liked raks quiet revolution angle with regards to ayahuasca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdwing Posted March 18, 2010 I liked raks quiet revolution angle with regards to ayahuasca Rak has also got a podcast that is pretty interesting too if you liked some of his thoughts. http://in-a-perfect-world.podomatic.com/ Just having a look now looks like he has podcasted the talk from last night for any of those couldn't make it along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
