“Life lived in the absence of the psychedelic experience that primordial shamanism is based on is life trivialized, life denied, life enslaved to the ego.” - Terence McKenna
Firstly, we here at The Hidden Ones do not support the phony War on Drugs. We consider the ability to alter our own consciousness to be a right inherited upon birth and any attempt to reduce this right we believe to be invalid and inherently based on control through violence. Not only that but it is a restriction of religious freedoms. We truly believe that we should all be free to experiment with consciousness as we choose. However, we do not promote illegal behavior. Your decisions to use or not to use illegal substances is purely in your hands. We are informing you now that many of these types of substances are illegal and you should not pursue them lest you risk being kidnapped and held hostage by your government. The information provided is simply for harm reduction and education. If you choose to use this information for any other purposes that is your decision.
Entheogen - a chemical substance, typically of plant origin, that is ingested to produce a nonordinary state of consciousness for religious or spiritual purposes.
Psychedelic - relating to or denoting drugs that produce hallucinations and apparent expansion of consciousness.
Psychedelic - relating to or denoting drugs that produce hallucinations and apparent expansion of consciousness.
Psychedelics are of immeasurable value to the seeker. These tools allow for even the novice or ignorant to have intense immaterial experiences. These tools force the truth of the immaterial upon even the unbeliever. They expose us to things that otherwise would go unknown. They allow us to take ‘shortcuts’ on our spiritual paths. They allow us to experience things that take meditative masters years to experience. They allow us to take journeys within ourselves and face our demons. For many, psychedelics are a sort of jumping point for their journey into the unknown and search for the hidden treasures of unspeakable knowledge. Many enter the psychedelic experience looking for cheap thrills only to emerge on the other side heavily rattled and asking themselves, “What was that?” Not only do these substances provide a means to experience things that would be otherwise difficult to experience, they provide a method to exploring one’s own consciousness. They provide intellectual insight and permanent expansion of the mind if used properly.
The psychedelic experience is one that cannot be explained. It goes beyond linguistics. Simply put, we lack the language to properly explain it. It just cannot be done. The same is true for many spiritual experiences. Often, psychedelic experiences are indistinguishable from the experiences had by spiritual masters during their rituals and practices. We believe the psychedelic experience and the spiritual experience to be essentially the same when conducted properly.
So then, what do we mean when we say “conducted/used properly”? Well, every tool has its proper use. Some tools even have multiple uses. If the tool is not used properly, it will not work properly. When we say that psychedelics and entheogens need to be used properly, we simply mean that you should use them as the tools they are rather than a playground. Recreational use is obviously fun and usually harmless. We are not trying to say that the occasional or even frequent use of them recreationally is a bad thing by nature. We are simply saying that such use is a bit outside of the function of the tool and you won’t get the desired results by using it that way. So, if it is spiritual advancement and the expansion of your consciousness that you desire, you may get some results from dropping acid at a concert. However, you would receive far greater results dropping acid in a small group of like-minded seekers and letting the information flow. We won’t go in to detail on proper use at this time because there are many, many methods of proper use that vary from substance to substance. If you have a method or ritual in which you use entheogens or psychedelics, please feel free to SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS to us. We can publish them and maybe your methods can help someone else experience what they desire.
The psychedelic experience is one that cannot be explained. It goes beyond linguistics. Simply put, we lack the language to properly explain it. It just cannot be done. The same is true for many spiritual experiences. Often, psychedelic experiences are indistinguishable from the experiences had by spiritual masters during their rituals and practices. We believe the psychedelic experience and the spiritual experience to be essentially the same when conducted properly.
So then, what do we mean when we say “conducted/used properly”? Well, every tool has its proper use. Some tools even have multiple uses. If the tool is not used properly, it will not work properly. When we say that psychedelics and entheogens need to be used properly, we simply mean that you should use them as the tools they are rather than a playground. Recreational use is obviously fun and usually harmless. We are not trying to say that the occasional or even frequent use of them recreationally is a bad thing by nature. We are simply saying that such use is a bit outside of the function of the tool and you won’t get the desired results by using it that way. So, if it is spiritual advancement and the expansion of your consciousness that you desire, you may get some results from dropping acid at a concert. However, you would receive far greater results dropping acid in a small group of like-minded seekers and letting the information flow. We won’t go in to detail on proper use at this time because there are many, many methods of proper use that vary from substance to substance. If you have a method or ritual in which you use entheogens or psychedelics, please feel free to SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS to us. We can publish them and maybe your methods can help someone else experience what they desire.
What information will be in the library below?
On this page, we will explore methods of use and go in to greater detail on proper use. We will evaluate many different entheogens and psychedelics along with many different practices and rituals using them. We will discuss harm reduction techniques and the dangers associated with some of these substances. We will compare these experiences with those of spiritual practitioners. We will also post ‘trip reports’ and journal logs. YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR OWN BY CONTACTING US. We are always willing and able to post new trip reports and logs. They do not have to be grammatically perfect or expertly written as long as they are sensible and understandable. If you have a hard time with writing, we can assist in editing the final report before we post it. Enjoy your time here and learn something. Again, we do not promote illegal activity so check your local laws and use this information at your own risk. The information on this page is purely for harm reduction and educational purposes. |