Comments on: The Search for Meaning http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/ a blog exploring lucid dreaming, entheogens, metaphysics, & the conscious experience Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:44:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Jacob Haqq-Misra http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-1718 Jacob Haqq-Misra Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:54:46 +0000 http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-1718 Well said! You stated a very healthy outlook to the world of drugs, one that many people do not share. It seems to me that some of the typical views of drug use stems from the way we use prescription and over-the-counter medicinal drugs. We use these medicines to make ourselves feel <i>better</i>, to remedy some illness or unpleasant feeling. Following this reasoning, the use of any other type of drug (legal, illegal, herbal, or manufactured) is assumed to be for similar reasons--certainly not as devices to explore spirituality or meaning. You phrase it very well, though, and I think you are quite right about how we can learn things about our own minds. Well said! You stated a very healthy outlook to the world of drugs, one that many people do not share.

It seems to me that some of the typical views of
drug use stems from the way we use prescription and over-the-counter medicinal drugs. We use these medicines to make ourselves feel better, to remedy some illness or unpleasant feeling. Following this reasoning, the use of any other type of drug (legal, illegal, herbal, or manufactured) is assumed to be for similar reasons–certainly not as devices to explore spirituality or meaning. You phrase it very well, though, and I think you are quite right about how we can learn things about our own minds.

]]> By: Ben http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-1719 Ben Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:17:54 +0000 http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-1719 Within reason, I think its normal to use substances for pleasure or to make us feel better, and I don't think there's anything wrong with it. Concerning so-called harder drugs though, if there use isn't blanketed with respect and awe at their potential; then, from my perspective, using them is a waste of time, and unfortunately, reinforces the viewpoint that psycho-active substances can't be of any personal, intellectual, or spiritual value. Within reason, I think its normal to use substances for pleasure or to make us feel better, and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. Concerning so-called harder drugs though, if there use isn’t blanketed with respect and awe at their potential; then, from my perspective, using them is a waste of time, and unfortunately, reinforces the viewpoint that psycho-active substances can’t be of any personal, intellectual, or spiritual value.

]]> By: Sophia http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-2194 Sophia Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:36:29 +0000 http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-2194 You're doing the right thing, not to worry! It is unfortunate that the rest of the world cannot see the wisdom that some of these medicinal herbs offer, nor can they see how for some they are tools to help bring us closer to the divine. Society really knows how to ruin things, and place a veil over everyone's eyes! It's about responsible use! If people can be responsible in their use, they should be allowed to do what they want with it. You’re doing the right thing, not to worry! It is unfortunate that the rest of the world cannot see the wisdom that some of these medicinal herbs offer, nor can they see how for some they are tools to help bring us closer to the divine.

Society really knows how to ruin things, and place a veil over everyone’s eyes! It’s about responsible use! If people can be responsible in their use, they should be allowed to do what they want with it.

]]> By: Shannon http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-3001 Shannon Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:15:49 +0000 http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-3001 I couldn't agree more! Most people lump together people who use drugs to avoid pain and those who use drugs to explore- yet they could not be more different. I couldn’t agree more! Most people lump together people who use drugs to avoid pain and those who use drugs to explore- yet they could not be more different.

]]> By: Chris http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-4061 Chris Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:45:43 +0000 http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-4061 "But I do hope that the “drug theme” to this website isn’t seen as juvenile indulgence." My wife has that view - everytime she encounters an adult our age who smokes pot, she wonders when they are going to grow up. Sadly, she's starting to feel that way about me even though in her presence I've only mentioned how I remember feeling good in my pot-smoking days some 20-odd years ago. Really enjoy your web site! “But I do hope that the “drug theme” to this website isn’t seen as juvenile indulgence.”

My wife has that view - everytime she encounters an adult our age who smokes pot, she wonders when they are going to grow up. Sadly, she’s starting to feel that way about me even though in her presence I’ve only mentioned how I remember feeling good in my pot-smoking days some 20-odd years ago.

Really enjoy your web site!

]]> By: Ben http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-4074 Ben Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:59:45 +0000 http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-4074 Chris, I am married too, and drug-use is somewhat of a touchy subject between my wife and I, although for different reasons. It's not to much that my wife is against drugs, but hearing me talk about them (or actually using them) causes her to worry about my safety. I really appreciate you coming on board today and sharing some comments. I'm always hyped to see new people on the site! :) I skimmed your blog earlier today, secretly from my workstation at work, and was definitely intrigued by what I saw... hope to see you around more. Chris,
I am married too, and drug-use is somewhat of a touchy subject between my wife and I, although for different reasons. It’s not to much that my wife is against drugs, but hearing me talk about them (or actually using them) causes her to worry about my safety.
I really appreciate you coming on board today and sharing some comments. I’m always hyped to see new people on the site! :) I skimmed your blog earlier today, secretly from my workstation at work, and was definitely intrigued by what I saw… hope to see you around more.

]]> By: Liara Covert http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-25043 Liara Covert Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:48:07 +0000 http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-25043 Why shouldn't you feel comfortable bringing unsual or esoteric topics up during typical dinner conversation? Part of the reason why people fear topics is because of ignorance. If you already know people are uneasy about certain subjects, that's another story. Yet, by giving into yoru own fears of what people maythink, you're actually giving your own fear power over your mind and your choices. Why shouldn’t you feel comfortable bringing unsual or esoteric topics up during typical dinner conversation? Part of the reason why people fear topics is because of ignorance. If you already know people are uneasy about certain subjects, that’s another story. Yet, by giving into yoru own fears of what people maythink, you’re actually giving your own fear power over your mind and your choices.

]]> By: Liara Covert http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-25044 Liara Covert Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:48:25 +0000 http://dreaminglife.org/2007/06/26/the-search-for-meaning/#comment-25044 Why shouldn't you feel comfortable bringing unsual or esoteric topics up during typical dinner conversation? Part of the reason why people fear topics is because of ignorance. If you already know people are uneasy about certain subjects, that's another story. Yet, by giving into yoru own fears of what people may think, you may actually giving your own fear power over your mind and your choices. Why shouldn’t you feel comfortable bringing unsual or esoteric topics up during typical dinner conversation? Part of the reason why people fear topics is because of ignorance. If you already know people are uneasy about certain subjects, that’s another story. Yet, by giving into yoru own fears of what people may think, you may actually giving your own fear power over your mind and your choices.

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