Posted by SLS on October 14, 2011, at 6:42:02
In reply to Lou's response-rtunovthenheytiv » SLS, posted by Lou Pilder on October 13, 2011, at 20:40:18
> > Some people look to escape their normal consciousness by using mind altering drugs. I wish they would understand how desperate we are to arrive where they have left.
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> > - Scott
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> Scott,
> You wrote the above.
> I see that there are two states of conciousness, one the {normal}and another when the mind is alterd by drugs. But there could be a third state, where one in not in a {normal} state and wants to return to the normal state. The person wanting to return then, could or could not be taking mind-altering drugs.
> But be it as it may be, the quest is to {return} to the {normal} state.
> But what is this {normal} state? Is it any state that is not under the influence of a mind-altering drug? Let us reason together. Let's say that there is a normal state and that there are subsets of that state, as long as mind-altering drugs are not taken. Would this mean that for one that takes mind-altering drugs they would have to stop the drugs to return to the normal state?
> L'shanah tovah (belated)And to you too, my comrade.
You have given me a lot to think about. I am clear as to what my beliefs are regarding altered states of consciousness. I'm just not sure that I can impart them in words just yet. I'll continue to ponder your post, Lou. Thank you.
- Scott
Some see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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