Loving Radiance

@nistake Oh my goodness Writing on the mouse hole, "just relaxing a bit from work & having a peace of mind". On the barrel on top, "there is no you".

298. AL-LAD Trip Report - A Powerful Tool For Consciousness Work On AL-LAD: LSD analogue shorter lasting (8-10h), more visual, less mindfucking (less heavy on the mind) than LSD more prolonged, mellow and easier to handle than 5-MeO-DMT (more like a precision tool) insights are clearer than those of psilocybin Psychedelics in self-development & consciousness work: not used for pleasure, recreation or 'having a fun time' (like playing games, watching TV, going clubbing) substances are not used as a crutch (even coffee) but rather as a shamanic tool for growth/expansion understanding reality & consciousness show the potential of what is possible in spiritual practices like meditation not playing around genuine intention to grow consciousness focus on insights deliver them Procedure 1h meditation 20min setting intentions to grow consciousness in areas that one need to develop myself in visualizations affirmations If feeling anxious, get into a good mood ("state") by dancing, joking around... Beginning taking 150mg dancing till onset smooth & mellow come up, no nausea feeling good in body (body high) brain fuzz feels like a head cold heightened body awareness meditative state of being completely present slow, steady thought stream thoughts are not all over the place but rather directed and focused all references about one topic are connected high creativity state simple brilliant ideas insight: creativity is divine rather than human inspirations flow out which are partially lost in translation due to language's symbolic nature almost no visuals connection to the beauty of the world Peak (after 2-3h) synthesis of years of knowledge and understanding into new insights beauty/value of being ineffability of being appreciation of human context (meaning the story of being human with human life living on a rock in space; related to content-structure lens) by "seeing" the larger context of nothingness conscious of groundless nature of reality infinite surfaces/contexts ego death (perhaps also due to prior breakthroughs on other psychedelics) infinite surfaces float in a sea of nothingness disruption of sense of reality: seeing no difference between enlightenment & insanity a glimpse of the infinite: being conscious of infinite depth, perspective surrender & acceptance of insanity (of "reality makes no sense") insanity becomes "functional" and is realized to be sanity whereas conventional sanity is realized to be insanity insanity is incommunicable full trip lasts for 6-8h, sober after 10-12h Lasting effects words & analysis are meaningless & futile in consciousness work because of the inherent nature of being symbols However, words & analysis are foundational for this work. They are to be transcended. practical knowing that there is more practice to do now as years of preparation were theory knowing there's no desire for consensus reality (like in conventional science) shift in core values: thirst for deep consciousness work, less attachment to material success, business success... more serious & passionate about [industrial-grade] meditation practice every practice is an opportunity of changing reality body energy changed before it was chronic fatigue of not being comfortable in body and now it's feeling the body how it's supposed to be felt, like being cured [well, that aged well: the change is not lasting] - psychedelics potentially cure chronic fatigue recognition of how much of the day is spend in "monkey mind" rather than just being "tame" the monkey mind deep sense of peace as obstacles were faced open to letting life unfold without intention to control it Lessons for viewer: psychedelics are a powerful tool (assuming proper usage and care) AL-LAD is a good beginner psychedelic A. is a good for integration of breathrough trips (like a companion psychedelic after previous breakthroughs) as integration of these breakthroughs is smoother with this elevated state of consciousness don't underestimate party drugs (as they are used recreationally for fun & pleasurable times) take time with integration - not more than once a week and take time off to contemplate, reevaluate... intentions are important for tripping set deep desire & intent long before you intent to trip purify yourself prior to tripping via contemplation & spiritual practice Psychedelics reflect your mind in on itself. Like self-fulfilling prophesies the state of mind gets amplified by psychedelics.

Aurora again Translation from Norwegian to English: Stardust See the storm calms down now You stand up, my friend And you know right away where you want to go And the road is easy again For the star shines bright Helps you find the way home to me The star shines bright Helps you find the way home to me Helps you find the way home to me When the world is too large And the road is all too steep You can turn towards the North Even in this dark night Where the star shines bright Helps you find the way home to me The star shines bright Helps you find the way home to me Helps you find the way home to me You can travel as far as you want You can choose your own road Through forests, over seas and mountains The star shines bright for you The storm calms down now You stand up, my friend You'll always find the road home The road that exists in you

@Lucas Kehr Be conscious of your engagement with social media (including this forum). Be conscious how fast you can divert your attention away from the original goal of going on there. Be very specific about what you want to do there; getting lost is quite easy. Have specific times of day in which you use them. Notice the times you want to get dopamine by checking on anything. You can share your art through an email list. Maybe collab with other artists or connoisseurs of your field who already have established bases. Get in contact to those people who review many artists & send out a mail once a week/month - like those who are doing online magazines. I think @Natasha had a thread about social media use.

This was also my opinion in graduating my A level (see maybe mob rule of Socrates), however even a digital quiz is not scalable. We just need proper education in school which reaches into the family and social life of children and teens in a natural way. You don't learn shit if the environment isn't conducive to your educational career.

@Harry2 I don't know. How do you differentiate between having no awareness of something and having no memory of something?

Bro, just stay on the path and you will move up sooner or later. You don't have to push yourself, it just comes naturally. No need to think about what is in yellow or turquoise. Feel into yourself what you want, where you feel drawn to - that is what you do right now. That being said, ime introspection in daily contemplation through journaling and daily meditation bring you to 2nd tier. Oh, psychedelics are also good.

In addition to my comment above, in the vipassana course there was a technique of placing yourself on the crown chakra and to "look" down on the sensations all over the body. You can do the same but with medulla looking just at one place (Ajna).

It is not as difficult as it seems. Just place your finger where you assume the point should be and let the finger go while you hold your attention there. You feel sensations all over your body. You feel sensations of your forehead. Just focus on a point and it is all set and done. You will feel where sensations concentrate. The third eye is the point you look to from medulla. You are on the right track, if it's consistent or even intensifies over the next sessions. Where you feel the sensations to be more intense.

@nistake

@K Ghoul I prescribe you to watch the video above Edit: There is no need to defend yourself (aka attacking) against neutralempty. @neutralempty Name calling is not allowed no matter how frustrated you are.

@StarStruck Watch this thingy to the end and then tell me what you think. Do you understand the vegan mindset? Do you know how they feel, why they feel? Can you feel compassion for those vegans that want to compel other people to adopt a vegan diet?

If you believe so, then it is.

Lay down Your sweet and weary head The night is falling You have come to journey's end Sleep now And dream of the ones who came before They are calling From across the distant shore Why do you weep? What are these tears upon your face? Soon you will see All of your fears will pass away Safe in my arms You're only sleeping What can you see On the horizon? Why do the white gulls call? Across the sea A pale moon rises The ships have come to carry you home And all will turn To silver glass A light on the water All Souls pass Hope fades Into the world of night Through shadows falling Out of memory and time Don't say We have come now to the end White shores are calling You and I will meet again And you'll be here in my arms Just sleeping And all will turn To silver glass A light on the water Grey ships pass Into the West

If you did Vipassana meditation before, you could sense energy in every part of your body, and you would know where to "look". My ajna chakra is 3 cm above the point between the eyebrows. You can touch the area with a finger and let go while you have your attention there. Feel into that point just like you would feel into your fingertips when exploring a surface in the dark. I don't have yet experience of that. However I think that was already discussed in the first few pages of this thread. I assume it will be a different sound, just as the pulsating sensation of chakras which has a different flavor than the sensation from touch.

@Natasha Crystal Bernie

Human Systems Dynamics Institute

@Kid A It can take a few days for Leo to read PMs. No worries.

@SirVladimir I appreciate you Best wishes!

@Muhammad Jawad Good explanation. In vinyasa yoga sessions we did that for the entire practice to stay mindful. Ocean breath is a good description. Up to 12 times: inhale 15 sec pause 3 sec exhale 15 sec pause 3 sec

@Ima Freeman Do you know the meditation technique of letting thoughts pass and coming back to focus on breath, sensation, counting, or mantra...?

Meet our master (w/ English subtitles)

I plan to plug rapé as Leo explained it here https://www.actualized.org/insights/how-to-plug-psychedelics. I read up on rapé and water would suffice to dissolve the active compounds like nicotine. What are your thoughts?

Another silly question, is everything in your experience you? If not, how do you differentiate between that which is you and that which is not you? Have you ever considered to walk away or - in other words - let them pass by?