Relationship between humans and psychoactives...

[Raydreamer]

I wasn't sure of where to put this, feel free to move it if you feel it would be more appropiate in another category! ;)

What are people's thoughts on all this? How do you feel about the use of psychoactives as aids for spiritual development/guidance/furtherance?

Share your experiences if you've dabbled, or if you enjoy/agree with (or don't) the use of psychoactive substances, natural or otherwise.

[SylverStar]

I think in a guided environment it could be enlightening. I've never used them for spiritual purposes though.

[Raydreamer]

"Although the risks and problems are widely discussed, it's also clear that psychoactive plants and chemicals have played a positive role in many people's lives. As our culture struggles with integrating the increasing variety and availability of these substances into its political and social structures, new educational models are clearly needed. Erowid is founded on the belief that a healthy relationship with psychoactives is one grounded in balance, where use is part of an active, intellectual, physical, and spiritual life."

An excerpt taken from 'The Vaults of Erowid' http://www.erowid.org/general/about/about.shtml

http://www.erowid.org/

[asamananara]

I broke away from mainstream western tradition after recieving
a new initiation via the "green oil", the fabled "flying ointment"
of old.
I am on intimate terms with several plant-spirits whom I work
with regularly.
I employ a certain entheogen upon the culmination of my sabbat
rituals.
I do not promote the use of psychoactives to anyone.
I don't have any problem with people using them, I just don't
feel that many people are well suited to the work. But, for
those who are, they can be an invaluable resource.

[blugirrl1]

asamananara, that sounds interesting. I have always wanted to work with plant allies but have not started yet. still doing the research research and some more research lol.

on the other hand i have dabbled with some psychoactives and have not a problem with them. I agree with asamanara though that not all people are suited to the work.