Mr.Peabody
Rising Star
I was drawn to the Nexus for a variety of reasons, one of which is the openness and acceptance of the people here. In a few recent threads, to include "Is DMT recreational?" and "DMT + Cocaine", things have gotten a bit heated, to say the least.
While I have not commented about cocaine (I have never tried it), I did comment on the recreational debate. I diligently read the entire post before commenting, as I always do. That thread ended up going in circles, which was partly my fault. During that thread it came to my attention how some can be viewed for their take on DMT, which was part of the reason why it became so heated.
There is a broad spectrum of how people view this very unusual molecule, ranging from sacred to scientific, divine to wacky mental carnival ride. Personally, I have no idea how I view it, and that's one of the beautiful things about it for me. It's so bizarre and wonderful that it defies and transcends our feeble attempts to describe or classify it.
One thing I found unbelievably frustrating is the flack that non-sacred thinkers get when they speak of or do something that the sacred thinkers find insulting. In no way do I judge anyone for how they view it, including those that put it up there on the shelf of a deity. I completely understand why one may see it this way. I respect the wisdom of ancient heritage, such as South American shamans. However, I don't always accept ancient systems of belief. I am from a different time, and think partly in terms of science and partly in terms of spirituality.
The important thing to remember is that, while I don't hold DMT in a strictly divine light, I still cherish it and do my best to preserve what tiny freedom we cling to. It's a travesty that we have to be under ground about it, but at least we have access to it for the time. One of the main purposes of this site is to preserve at least that, and I am completely on board.
To be perfectly honest though, I became so frustrated with the lack of acceptance of different views that I was on the verge of shutting down my account. I felt for a time that some folks were not very accepting of other people, though I think most people here are.
My main point is that there is no right or wrong way to go about DMT, other than those actions that may jeopardize it. I completely accept the views of others, and ask only for the same in return. This site is a wonderful place, but it only works when people accept others and understand that we all come from often completely different backgrounds, and as a result we all have very different ways of thinking.
Thank you all.
While I have not commented about cocaine (I have never tried it), I did comment on the recreational debate. I diligently read the entire post before commenting, as I always do. That thread ended up going in circles, which was partly my fault. During that thread it came to my attention how some can be viewed for their take on DMT, which was part of the reason why it became so heated.
There is a broad spectrum of how people view this very unusual molecule, ranging from sacred to scientific, divine to wacky mental carnival ride. Personally, I have no idea how I view it, and that's one of the beautiful things about it for me. It's so bizarre and wonderful that it defies and transcends our feeble attempts to describe or classify it.
One thing I found unbelievably frustrating is the flack that non-sacred thinkers get when they speak of or do something that the sacred thinkers find insulting. In no way do I judge anyone for how they view it, including those that put it up there on the shelf of a deity. I completely understand why one may see it this way. I respect the wisdom of ancient heritage, such as South American shamans. However, I don't always accept ancient systems of belief. I am from a different time, and think partly in terms of science and partly in terms of spirituality.
The important thing to remember is that, while I don't hold DMT in a strictly divine light, I still cherish it and do my best to preserve what tiny freedom we cling to. It's a travesty that we have to be under ground about it, but at least we have access to it for the time. One of the main purposes of this site is to preserve at least that, and I am completely on board.
To be perfectly honest though, I became so frustrated with the lack of acceptance of different views that I was on the verge of shutting down my account. I felt for a time that some folks were not very accepting of other people, though I think most people here are.
My main point is that there is no right or wrong way to go about DMT, other than those actions that may jeopardize it. I completely accept the views of others, and ask only for the same in return. This site is a wonderful place, but it only works when people accept others and understand that we all come from often completely different backgrounds, and as a result we all have very different ways of thinking.
Thank you all.
