03-16-2012, 12:23 PM
Once again I apologize Oceania as I do not mean to come across as condescending, only informative and opinionated on this matter. I also am NOT equating you to the likes of a junkie and only offered the example of the shaman and the crackhead as depicting the extreme end of the spectrum for both classes of psychoactive substances. I am not at all doubtful that you have had some beautiful experiences with speed (nor that you are a beautiful person) as I am very aware that there is no clear-cut "black and white" in regards to this (or anything, for that matter). Some people can function for years on opiates without falling into addiction or fiendish mindsets, and some people can end up completely "frying their brains" as is so termed on LSD. In no way am I nor did I attempt to invalidate your own experiences or those of others, and why would you assume I did? No experience is above another, and all have value in their own ways. Besides, in what way would any experience of mine cancel out yours if none of them are contrary to any truths you personally hold? I wholeheartedly agree with what you stated here:
Though perhaps I should not have used the term "hierarchy" when I was implying my own personal preference and ranking for these things based on my own experiences and perspectives. What completely works for one person and how it works for that person can never overlap with others in most cases, though I still stand by my notion that there are certain benefits and functions central to one thing/tool which cannot be found in another, thus there are indeed certain things which can be more useful than another in varying ways.
Now Oceania, you have seen the zealousness I hold in my devotion to the Creator which you may gather from the posts I have made here. I view you and respect you as an equally unique and powerful aspect of the Creator as I do with any whom I exchange thoughts with. I admit that had I not made such rash generalizations this tension between us would not have arisen, and I will take this as a learning experience in regards to the manner in which I present myself when engaging in a discussion I am highly opinionated about.
In short,
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Quote:the magic you make, no matter what your ingredients, are always up to YOU to make the best out of. you CANNOT make a hierarchy out of it. it's unique to individuals. i can't stress this enough.
Though perhaps I should not have used the term "hierarchy" when I was implying my own personal preference and ranking for these things based on my own experiences and perspectives. What completely works for one person and how it works for that person can never overlap with others in most cases, though I still stand by my notion that there are certain benefits and functions central to one thing/tool which cannot be found in another, thus there are indeed certain things which can be more useful than another in varying ways.
Now Oceania, you have seen the zealousness I hold in my devotion to the Creator which you may gather from the posts I have made here. I view you and respect you as an equally unique and powerful aspect of the Creator as I do with any whom I exchange thoughts with. I admit that had I not made such rash generalizations this tension between us would not have arisen, and I will take this as a learning experience in regards to the manner in which I present myself when engaging in a discussion I am highly opinionated about.
In short,