Does anyone else recall that specific question posed over on the V.O.L message boards:
"What is the actual difference between a Witch and a Wizard?"
It felt like one of those inquiries that everyone just brushed off, but if you ask me—and I’ll admit my expertise is far from exhaustive—that question deserves a full-blown, deep-dive essay rather than a passing thought...
I didn't jump in to provide an answer at the time because I figured someone with a more profound grasp of the subject would eventually step up and put in the effort.
But make no mistake: there is a distinction, and it is massive!!! It isn't about gender, which is the most superficial assumption one could make; rather, it represents two entirely different worldviews!
I'm curious to hear what the rest of you think about this.
Could we perhaps indulge in some speculation regarding the answers to this little riddle?
By the way... is this even the right time to be getting bogged down in these kinds of philosophical debates?
The Moon phases and specific dates are missing...🙂 ...honestly, anyone could whip something like this up themselves with a little bit of Photoshop or a similar tool.
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea regarding my stance on mushrooms and cacti.😢
Maybe in some better year down the road I'll give them a shot. For now, I'm good... 😁 I have no intention of limiting myself to just those two as my sole gateway to the inner world.
I haven't forgotten the "price" I paid after experimenting with LSD a few times years ago. Those awakened internal fears essentially "turned me into a frog."🙂 Nor am I planning on sticking solely to cannabis, given my past experiences with how it sharpens—or distorts—perception. It’s simply impractical... you lose focus, paranoia starts creeping in, and you become totally detached from real life... and that's putting aside the good things I (admittedly) owe that plant. But whatever I got from it... I got it. My struggles are mostly behind me now. Certain flutes will always be more precious to me than a glass of any fine wine... but this isn't some kind of race—there's no cheating involved. That wasn't a bad thread at all for the Sesame Street drummer.
As for drumming😁 😁 😁 we'll get around to discussing that eventually... all of us together.🙂 🙂 🙂
I honestly have just one question... now that the Wizard has stepped down?
Are we really going to keep letting these spammers derail us with their constant provocations? I’m talking about those well-known characters we all recognize, the ones who do nothing but circle the drain with the same endless, repetitive nonsense...
Are we just going to sit back and let debates with them drag us away from the actual topic, forcing us into an endless defensive crouch or sinking into shallow chatter filled with "wisdom" that belongs in a cheap Hallmark card rather than a serious discussion?
Look, they are pathetic people looking for help, and they clearly don't know how to get attention without being inflammatory.
But let's be real for a second... don't we all deal with enough of these types in our daily lives out in the real world? Instead of feeding the fire, shouldn't we actually try to offer them some guidance? Can we at least find a bit of peace here online? Can we focus on concluding what we are doing and why we are doing it? It seems much more productive to write one high-quality post for ourselves and for those who actually value substance, rather than wasting our energy, our time, and our own reputations on people who have already decided they refuse to believe us.
I am voting to keep those notorious spammers out of this space entirely. And in exchange, I give you my word: I won't engage in any more smart-aleck comments myself.
I’m looking for some genuine assistance regarding "shamanic delusions"... but please, give me something intelligent here. I’d prefer not to end up making a massive mess with my scalpel because of bad advice. 😁
Matthew Doyle73 said:When it comes to substances, let's be clear: hallucinogens make you listen, alcohol makes you talk, and herbal products make you sleep.
Each one of them leads to a complete disaster. With the first, you start believing every single thing you hear; with the second, you end up blathering every stupid thought that crosses your mind; and with the third, you simply drift off and stop trying to wake back up...
Anything truly beneficial carries a risk of addiction, yet remarkably few people actually touch narcotics just to feel miserable.🙄
...so, let's recap "Watashi's laws."
And I’ll add this: don't go playing games with them.
We're closing the book on hallucinogens and moving on.
I would have tentatively categorized this space as a casual discussion forum😛. If that were actually the case, we should all be free to ramble about whatever crosses our minds, shouldn't we?
I’m joking, of course. 😉 I realize there are certain younger folks out there with enough preconceived notions to misinterpret my tone entirely.
Look, the era of witchcraft has largely passed, despite how much society still pushes back against it... but there is always some relentless zealot who feels the need to go on a crusade and start a bonfire.
Dammit, junkies, now we’ve gone and been branded as nothing more than 🙄 junkies
All they ever wanted was a little bit of freedom...so they carved up the entire continent just to plant corn everywhere you look... And now, it’s like some pagan devil is unleashing hurricanes to ravage them year after year...because there’s absolutely nothing anyone can do to stop those jet streams. 🙂
I've lived it, dreamed it, and read about it... honestly, I won't exhaust myself trying to figure out where you even pulled that from... It sounds like it truly resonates!
(Just let it grow... for now, it’s just barely peeking out from the bushes... 😉 )
Hey, I actually held that book in my hands once! I didn't sit down and read the whole thing from cover to cover, but I did dive deep into this specific chapter regarding levels—I just happened to find the book while hanging out at a buddy's place... And honestly, those levels were a massive eye-opener for me.😉
But, if my memory serves me right, the author goes on to explain how some people can end up with their head stuck in one level, their hands in another, and their feet somewhere else entirely...
(Forgive me if my memory is a bit fuzzy on the details😳 )