Living in the 3rd Bardo Carnival
Walk a Mile Through the Sixties With Me27 total reviews
Comment from Lea Tonin1
You did a fantastic job on this first and foremost! I know about psychedelics as a means to channel or no things others do not. It opens up the pathways in your mind for spiritual personal, like the Australians. And they're not sure what to call it. But then you have the latest with their pioti. Magic mushrooms for I'm not sure who, but you understand where I'm going. Having said that, you put it a lot of effort into this. And the people in your writing are very believable. And very, let's say they have substance. Because you made it that way, so excellent work. And there's only one thing that can be done about this. Because I've seen no issues in perfection so here we go I hope you have an amazing day!
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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You did a fantastic job on this first and foremost! I know about psychedelics as a means to channel or no things others do not. It opens up the pathways in your mind for spiritual personal, like the Australians. And they're not sure what to call it. But then you have the latest with their pioti. Magic mushrooms for I'm not sure who, but you understand where I'm going. Having said that, you put it a lot of effort into this. And the people in your writing are very believable. And very, let's say they have substance. Because you made it that way, so excellent work. And there's only one thing that can be done about this. Because I've seen no issues in perfection so here we go I hope you have an amazing day!
Comment Written 06-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Thank you, Lea, for reading this at the intended deep level to go beyond questions of misspent courage, the fortune of not enduring residual mental consequences or addiction, and that you were, I hope, able to perceive the honesty with which I tried to tell my story. Thank you for giving me the added joy of knowing you felt it was worthy of six stars! Bless you, Lea!
Jay
Comment from Terry Broxson
Jay, you never fail to disappoint. Let me first say your selection of music is tremendous. I am not familiar with Colm, but he is very good.
I think the seven-year differences in our ages and our locations, me in West Texas, and you in California, gave us different perspectives relative to the issues you wrote about.
In 1964, I was a high school senior. I was never one of the esoteric chosen people. Out in West Texas we thought Leary and his pals were dangerous wackos. It could have been we just weren't smart enough to understand what they were all saying.
I do think you were right Leary did relish his role.
I'm glad you survived A few didn't. Excellent writing. Terry.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Jay, you never fail to disappoint. Let me first say your selection of music is tremendous. I am not familiar with Colm, but he is very good.
I think the seven-year differences in our ages and our locations, me in West Texas, and you in California, gave us different perspectives relative to the issues you wrote about.
In 1964, I was a high school senior. I was never one of the esoteric chosen people. Out in West Texas we thought Leary and his pals were dangerous wackos. It could have been we just weren't smart enough to understand what they were all saying.
I do think you were right Leary did relish his role.
I'm glad you survived A few didn't. Excellent writing. Terry.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Yes, I believe that more than a few didn't survive. And yes, the movement was largely, very largely, wacko. I'm glad to have you among my friends who have read and understood my reason for posting this story. Thank you, Bro.
Comment from JSD
Jeez. A proper magnum opus. Not sure I follow every twist and turn of your intricate writing and your labyrinthine mind, but it was exciting having a go. Thank you for all this research and work.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Jeez. A proper magnum opus. Not sure I follow every twist and turn of your intricate writing and your labyrinthine mind, but it was exciting having a go. Thank you for all this research and work.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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And thank you for reading it. Following every twist and turn isn't necessary, of course.
Comment from GWHARGIS
I am one of the .5 percent of the population that has never so much as smoked a joint. (Me and the Osmonds) Having said that, it amazes me the stories I hear. I am a control freak. I don't like losing control. I also have trust issues (apparently). I would never trust someone so totally. Very interesting where all this came from. I stick to meditation.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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I am one of the .5 percent of the population that has never so much as smoked a joint. (Me and the Osmonds) Having said that, it amazes me the stories I hear. I am a control freak. I don't like losing control. I also have trust issues (apparently). I would never trust someone so totally. Very interesting where all this came from. I stick to meditation.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Good for you and the Osmonds! You didn't miss a damned thing, Gretchen. Giving up control, or the willingness to do same, is stupidity. Why should we try to give up our ego, thinking there is a deeper wisdom in our head? There is spiritual wisdom, but its attainment, I'm sure of it, is slow and can seem rather boring, and tedious.
Jay
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
A fine and absorbing account here of your experience with acid. It is faultlessly written and researched and I found it fascinating to learn of your journey and conclusions. From one who chickened out when it was offered, I actually admire your bravery, although I appreciate that you had a guide and had certainly not acted irresponsibly in your striving for enlightenment. In my case, it was just being randomly offered around and although I was tempted, I wasn't prepared to try it because my boyfriend wasn't available. My girlfriend did, however, (half a tab) and was in and out of a mental hospital, suffering extreme paranoia, for the remainder of the time I knew her. None of the preparation you describe had been carried out with her and, although I was present, I didn't have a clue what she was going through. Your story, however, Jay, is a very balanced and knowledgeable account which I think you do an excellent job in sharing. Good luck in the contest, Debbie
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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A fine and absorbing account here of your experience with acid. It is faultlessly written and researched and I found it fascinating to learn of your journey and conclusions. From one who chickened out when it was offered, I actually admire your bravery, although I appreciate that you had a guide and had certainly not acted irresponsibly in your striving for enlightenment. In my case, it was just being randomly offered around and although I was tempted, I wasn't prepared to try it because my boyfriend wasn't available. My girlfriend did, however, (half a tab) and was in and out of a mental hospital, suffering extreme paranoia, for the remainder of the time I knew her. None of the preparation you describe had been carried out with her and, although I was present, I didn't have a clue what she was going through. Your story, however, Jay, is a very balanced and knowledgeable account which I think you do an excellent job in sharing. Good luck in the contest, Debbie
Comment Written 06-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Debbie, thank you so much for your personal account and that of your friend. I can see where the paranoia can fit in. It can be dangerous, and there was nothing courageous about it. As I look back at it, I was very lucky.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Yes, it was long read.
The four categories listed at the conclusion sound as if they would apply to the human experience with respect to Christianity, as well, particularly in the Pentecostal realm.
Best wishes.
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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Yes, it was long read.
The four categories listed at the conclusion sound as if they would apply to the human experience with respect to Christianity, as well, particularly in the Pentecostal realm.
Best wishes.
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Comment Written 06-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Thank you, Wayne. What I wrote was only part of the story. I appreciate you, my friend.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I admit to laughing out loud when Joe says, "I think I bought a bad batch." I'm with you, it'd be one and done given this experience.
I had a boyfriend in the 80s who wanted to be my "guide" for an LSD trip; problem was, he wanted to trip with me, and that would not have ended well. Plus, I was always afraid to try it, and I'd always heard that if you went into it with fear, you'd have a fearful experience.
Have you seen the documentary (Netflix or Amazon, not sure) about the experiments psychologists are doing with hallucinogens to treat depression, PTSD, etc.? It's pretty interesting.
I appreciate your remark that, "There is no shortcut to spiritual rebirth." Indeed, it is a daily practice over the course of one's life that takes us there.
As always, you've delivered an intelligent, well-written piece of writing. Lots of background so that we fully understand your experience, and a good summation. That white background that's going on in this post, you can highlight the entire text, then go to the "background color" button on the top right and hit "traditional". That fixes it for me.
Well, I'd wish you good luck in the contest, but I have an entry too, lol!!
Thanks for sharing, Jay.
Pam
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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I admit to laughing out loud when Joe says, "I think I bought a bad batch." I'm with you, it'd be one and done given this experience.
I had a boyfriend in the 80s who wanted to be my "guide" for an LSD trip; problem was, he wanted to trip with me, and that would not have ended well. Plus, I was always afraid to try it, and I'd always heard that if you went into it with fear, you'd have a fearful experience.
Have you seen the documentary (Netflix or Amazon, not sure) about the experiments psychologists are doing with hallucinogens to treat depression, PTSD, etc.? It's pretty interesting.
I appreciate your remark that, "There is no shortcut to spiritual rebirth." Indeed, it is a daily practice over the course of one's life that takes us there.
As always, you've delivered an intelligent, well-written piece of writing. Lots of background so that we fully understand your experience, and a good summation. That white background that's going on in this post, you can highlight the entire text, then go to the "background color" button on the top right and hit "traditional". That fixes it for me.
Well, I'd wish you good luck in the contest, but I have an entry too, lol!!
Thanks for sharing, Jay.
Pam
Comment Written 06-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Thank you, Pam. A whole lot of stupidity goes into all of our lives. Some courage, but not so much in my instance. It's amazing, really, that any of us can live to 84. I feel rather blessed at that. God -- or some universal force -- still has some use for me. I'll probably feel that way till the end. And when that happens, I'll be left with: "What???"
Thanks for reading at the required depth, and for the lovely six stars!
Jay
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My pleasure, and thanks for the nomination.
Pam