Poison ivy is natural but that does not mean we should roll it up into joints and smoke it! Lol!
While I agree that as a general principle natural is preferable to synthetic in most areas of life, I’ve also seen the insistence on ‘only natural’ substances or products become a self-righteous ideology. I think we have enough Puritanism already!
Have you heard the recent 10 minute audio (below) of Sam Harris describing how psychedelics are almost indispensable for many people to get into meditation. I find Harris to be excellent on the topic of mindfulness meditation and on psychedelics. He is a major, highly influential advocate. Interesting to hear one of the worlds leading atheist talk about the beatific vision.
Love this one, Julia! So needed ... and incredibly informative in a beautiful way. Love your writing :)
Another great article, Julia!
Poison ivy is natural but that does not mean we should roll it up into joints and smoke it! Lol!
While I agree that as a general principle natural is preferable to synthetic in most areas of life, I’ve also seen the insistence on ‘only natural’ substances or products become a self-righteous ideology. I think we have enough Puritanism already!
Have you heard the recent 10 minute audio (below) of Sam Harris describing how psychedelics are almost indispensable for many people to get into meditation. I find Harris to be excellent on the topic of mindfulness meditation and on psychedelics. He is a major, highly influential advocate. Interesting to hear one of the worlds leading atheist talk about the beatific vision.
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