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| − | Within all of us exists a hunger to shrug off the drab world of responsible thought. We seek child-like freedom through big budget entertainment, vacations, religion, and the constant daily dreaming of how the events of our lives “ought to” unfold. These activities feed us because for brief moments our hopes exceed our | + | Within all of us exists a hunger to shrug off the drab world of responsible thought. We seek child-like freedom through big budget entertainment, vacations, religion, and the constant daily dreaming of how the events of our lives “ought to” unfold. These activities feed us because for brief moments our hopes exceed our sobriety and these little internal worlds we create become “reality” ''no matter the external doubts of others.'' |
| − | By our actions, many of us might secretly prefer to be Don Quixote charging bravely against spectacular forces of evil despite the “reality” that this foe is an innocent windmill. We as adults must believe in these windmills just as we must believe in showing up on time, and paying taxes; | + | By our actions, many of us might secretly prefer to be Don Quixote charging bravely against spectacular forces of evil despite the “reality” that this foe is an innocent windmill. We, as adults, must believe in these windmills as windmills just as we must believe in "showing up on time," and "paying taxes;" meanwhile, our younger selves are free to chase imaginary dragons. BUT we must be careful that our Responsible Adult Ways ''don’t error in reverse,'' and we mistake the truly fantastic for an ordinary and convenient excuse. Within these pages is a new adventure; one which shall proceed tooled with the reason of adults into new worlds which call all previous judgments suspect. All we need pack for this mission is the strength to listen and the bravery to proceed. |
'''Here is our thesis:''' | '''Here is our thesis:''' | ||
| − | We are here to advocate and support the safe and respectful use of psychedelic botanicals for spiritual, personal, and scientific exploration. We are not here "to just party," but to explore worlds that eagerly await us beyond our own, and meet on newfound terrain legitimate wonders of the universe for the first time in human history. | + | We are here to advocate and support the safe and respectful use of psychedelic botanicals for spiritual, personal, and scientific exploration. We are not here "to just party," but to explore worlds within that eagerly await us beyond our own, and to meet on newfound terrain legitimate wonders of the universe for the first time in human history. |
| − | Some readers may prefer to learn through history, some through science or philosophy, and others may prefer the adventure of direct experience. This book hopes to approach and satisfy all these needs. Why? Because the work between these covers represents a true global effort to share actual experiences which are so fundamentally bazaar, intense and honestly alien | + | Some readers may prefer to learn through history, some through science or philosophy, and others may prefer the adventure of direct experience. This book hopes to approach and satisfy all these needs. Why? Because the work between these covers represents ''a true global effort'' to share actual experiences which are so fundamentally bazaar, intense and honestly alien that a great majority of our shared society--through fear, laziness, or simple ignorance--unnecessarily condemns as taboo and illegal. |
| − | You may not agree with our every word, as there is indeed much we need to learn and debate, but perhaps at the very least you will see that our cause is just, and our demands are legitimate. We hope you will support our movement towards ethnobotanical freedom, and enjoy readings from the literal edge of known human space. Expect to feel the veil lift, and the fresh morning of a new world arrive. Come young Sancho, as we have windmills to slay and experts to befool. | + | You may not agree with our every word, as there is indeed much we need to learn and debate, but perhaps at the very least you will see that our cause is just, and our demands are legitimate. We hope you will support our movement towards ethnobotanical freedom, and enjoy these readings from the literal edge of known human space. Expect to feel the veil lift, and the fresh morning of a new world arrive. This is how They speak. ''Come young Sancho, as we have windmills to slay and experts to befool.'' |
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Revision as of 03:32, 14 February 2010
This is the Introduction section of the Nexus eBook!
One Possible Introduction:
Within all of us exists a hunger to shrug off the drab world of responsible thought. We seek child-like freedom through big budget entertainment, vacations, religion, and the constant daily dreaming of how the events of our lives “ought to” unfold. These activities feed us because for brief moments our hopes exceed our sobriety and these little internal worlds we create become “reality” no matter the external doubts of others.
By our actions, many of us might secretly prefer to be Don Quixote charging bravely against spectacular forces of evil despite the “reality” that this foe is an innocent windmill. We, as adults, must believe in these windmills as windmills just as we must believe in "showing up on time," and "paying taxes;" meanwhile, our younger selves are free to chase imaginary dragons. BUT we must be careful that our Responsible Adult Ways don’t error in reverse, and we mistake the truly fantastic for an ordinary and convenient excuse. Within these pages is a new adventure; one which shall proceed tooled with the reason of adults into new worlds which call all previous judgments suspect. All we need pack for this mission is the strength to listen and the bravery to proceed.
Here is our thesis: We are here to advocate and support the safe and respectful use of psychedelic botanicals for spiritual, personal, and scientific exploration. We are not here "to just party," but to explore worlds within that eagerly await us beyond our own, and to meet on newfound terrain legitimate wonders of the universe for the first time in human history.
Some readers may prefer to learn through history, some through science or philosophy, and others may prefer the adventure of direct experience. This book hopes to approach and satisfy all these needs. Why? Because the work between these covers represents a true global effort to share actual experiences which are so fundamentally bazaar, intense and honestly alien that a great majority of our shared society--through fear, laziness, or simple ignorance--unnecessarily condemns as taboo and illegal.
You may not agree with our every word, as there is indeed much we need to learn and debate, but perhaps at the very least you will see that our cause is just, and our demands are legitimate. We hope you will support our movement towards ethnobotanical freedom, and enjoy these readings from the literal edge of known human space. Expect to feel the veil lift, and the fresh morning of a new world arrive. This is how They speak. Come young Sancho, as we have windmills to slay and experts to befool.
