User talk:JackStraw

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Hi JS, dunno if you will read this; am not (yet) Wiki-literate; at my age many are retired. To answer your question on my Spiritual Motivation chapter:

Yes there is an argument that psychedelics have or had a part to play. I see it only as a historical blip on the radar, and as one who hopes to see many enlightened in future i have a responsibility to give out the best advice i can. Which is to avoid such things like the plague, in accordance with my feeling about them within. Alcohol consumption can also prevent Self-realisation, for which a healthy and optimal neurophysiology appears to be necessary, for example pesticides and sewage outfall chemicals in my system were excreted decades after their intake, presumably due to kundalini activity, and scientifically impossible.

Were those who began on psychedelics finally Self-realised?? By their fruits shall ye know them is as good a criterion as any. About such as Ram Das (what was wrong with his given name?) i do not know, only about myself i know. Beware of those who dress in strange clothes etc. Including the Pope!!

I was also gifted with experience of clairvoyance etc, and the further gift of healing. This last is not obtained in weekend workshops but rather takes around 20 years to qualify for it in terms of demonstrated behaviour and being. Hence beware of many in this world at present who offer such things for money!

We are absolutely transparent to God and other beings including Angels; nothing can be hidden.

Therefore self-inquiry is essential; make sure of one's own motivation! This world needs a lot of help: those who surrender their lives to such a cause will themselves be helped, but do not seek enlightenment. It may or may not be given. Instead seek to become as clear a channel for Spirit as possible; not as servant but as one who cooperates willingly.

There is in my experience a great deal to overcome in self to start with, before Self becomes apparent, hence some courage is required. In that we can also receive tremendous help, especially if requested. We have to ask for it! It is indeed a long and 'interesting' journey.

Regards, David Collier

-- Jtneill - Talk - c 04:48, 15 December 2010 (UTC)