The World Mind must be raised. If ever there were an
ultimate, planetary task for the spiritually minded, it is this very
cause. We must, as intelligent creatures, either take the
responsibility for which we were designed by an intelligent universe, or
fall back into oblivion in failing to evolve.
Seeing the truth of these revelations in subtle detail, (as many
times previously) I was urged by my soul and the increasingly presence
of God to act upon them. This compulsion to take spiritual action, to raise
the consciousness at large especially when it labors under needless
suffering, is in my experience common-place. Intuition strongly
indicates that when any practitioner is sufficiently expanded they will
spontaneously take up the larger spiritual Cause as their own. That
Cause is the further evolution of ones' own soul and the collective
spirit of the world. This is a cosmic calling, and no soul can be truly
fulfilled until they have done their best in fulfilling it in
significant measure. Egoistic selfishness and narrow-minded self
identity are largely responsible for the miseries of the modern world.
The very best remedies for such a state of social confusion, is the
joining together under this Causal banner, rendering nationality,
political party and religion essentially meaningless. We must join
together in a body of collectively high states of consciousness, whose
progressive intent is exemplified by the beauty of God-in-nature. The
future course of humanity if there is to be one, MUST be based firmly
upon this foundation, while leaving behind all the petty, obsolete
distinctions of class and ethnicity.
I would call the above, "Gods' Standard Pitch" for collective
redemption and further evolution. I receive some portion or version of
it with each and every smoke. This smoke was no exception and that came
as no surprise. I was intuitively prompted to cast my elevated high,
and with the aid of the Intent of God, to the entire world. The
visualized thought-form that spontaneously came to me was a band, about
500 miles in width, encircling the globe as if seen from space. This
band slowly rotated, with its one axis where I stood in the forest, and
its other axis on the opposite side of the world. My high and the
intent to manifest it, circulated through this band. In essence, the
band was my castings area of effect. I requested Gods' aid of
high and profound intent to amplify my area of effect, and this was
immediately supplied. As I stood inside the circle with a staff in each
hand, I chanted/intoned while slowly turning my body 360 degrees. As I
turned, one staff pointing and one staff rhythmically shaking, the
visualized band of world casting high, turned with me. I turned around
and around in this way for at least 20 minutes, always using the intent
that the high be manifest in everyone and everything it swept over, and
that best benefit be gained for all as a result and in accord with the
Intent of God for true progress. I've used this band-method of world
casting before, and want to point out that there are a great many other
methods and visualized thought-forms which can be employed. There are
however, two consistent basics that must be taken into account for any
successful casting regardless of technique used.
1) One must first have something of value in order to
give something of value. In other words, the higher ones' consciousness
is at any given moment, the greater their potential to manifest
progressive karma and spiritual benefit.
2) That the INTENT to manifest benefit, and in accord
with Cause, be sincere. This relates to sufficient purity and
height/level of intention.
With any successful casting, be it to a small or large area of
effect, the observant practitioner will notice what can be called,
"psychic reciprocation" or "instant (good) karma". Generally speaking,
though not always, what is sent out is what comes back. This is a
phenomena resembling an echo effect on the psychic level.
On this occasion I did receive various degrees of psychic
reciprocation in the high from the world. The reciprocation was minor
for the most part, so I concluded that my beneficial effects were
similarly limited. Never the less, it was a progressive session of, "raising" and, "casting"
whose lasting karmic impact is not to be easily underestimated. Like
personal raisings of ones' state, the cast effects of high and
progressive intent to areas at large, are cumulative. Such effects DO
linger and this is generally how a staff, a circle of stones or other
spiritual tools gradually gain more and more of a "charge". This is to
say that the atomic level of matter can and does become imprinted by
intention and cumulatively so with repeated applications. Thus a staff
can for instance, become an increasingly powerful tool for the work of
channeling energy, awareness and intent. The same is true of casting
circles, particularly where local and even regional Earth Mind forces
are repeatedly concentrated and refined. Even though I've now picked up
all the stones and shells which made the old meadow circle, the spot is
still highly charged with palpable high and Earth consciousness.
My session on the 10th ended upon having exhausted much of my energy in casting,
and because I indulged in some fear. It seems that various animals
were attracted to my casting and intonations, and these could be heard
in the heavy brush below the rise where the new circle is. The sounds
of snapping twigs and moving branches were persistent, and I began to
imagine, since that was a Sunday, that perhaps these were encroaching
people. Since I strongly hesitate to reveal my practices in person
until their intent is known, I hastily packed up and left quietly down
the slope to the meadow below. After getting back to camp a short walk
away, I discovered there were no cars parked about, and that those
sounds were only animals after all.
It was on the morning of the 11th when I was picking up those stones
from the old circle. To my great surprise I was strongly prompted to
have another Smoke, after placing them around the new location. This is
extremely rare to have two Smokes back to back on adjacent days like
that. A practitioner's smoke often depletes the physical and energetic
bodies, because great energy is used to transform and upgrade them.
Plus, it is very useful to assimilate the experiences had under more
"normal" states of consciousness so that gains made may be methodically
embodied. But the intuitively felt urge to smoke was strong, so I
obeyed it regardless of my surprise. I actually was not at all fatigued
by the smoke of the 10th, but my back, (between the second and third
chakras) was still feeling great duress.
Upon each of the three puffs I took, I intentionally sent the high to
this region of pain. The results were truly profound and amazing.
This area of pain in my back is acting as a release point for fear and
particularly stored pain I had since childhood. By intending the high
to manifest there, an extreme shift of my energy occurred. I felt many
times healthier and more vital, even at the spiritual and psychic
levels, than just a moment ago. Whereas previously I was on hands and
knees in pain in the circle trying to stretch and energize that area of
the back, I was now upright, feeling like a towering psychic monolith, a
spiritual engine of vitality. Clearly the Herb was initiating some
serious healing upon me. Intuitively I was told that the exact spot of
pain in my back is exactly where I should pay particular attention in
the raising of my overall consciousness, as well as for physical and
energy-body vitality. It said that this spot is really all I have left
in terms of manifest issues, pain and fear, that constrict my ability as
a soul to really unfold into this life. The extreme pain there made
more and more sense to me. Rather than assume such discomfort and
disability to be a weakness contrasting my usual good health, I
understood it to be a process of purification. This pain is actually a
physical, mental and spiritual detoxification…a release of stored
emotion, just like the release of carcinogens from fatty tissues. There
is in essence no real difference between these "detox" processes, as
they follow the same principles, of purge-improve, purge-improve cycling
of change. I noticed this same detox pattern occurred occasionally
when I was in Peru taking the ayahuasca sacrament.
My intonations were the best they've ever been on this occasion…very
high and with lasting force. Hours later, I was still intoning and
playing didgeridoo in my van at camp.
I feel it important to mention that the practitioner should be mentally
prepared for trials such as the detoxification process. These can occur
at the physical, mental, energetic and even soulic level, and are a
VERY important parting the gaining of Mastery. Be persistent in your
intent to raise beyond these crises events, and know that they are a
type of threshold to be crossed for the sake of achieving higher ground
on the other side of the "doorway"….
June 13th
Given time to reflect in the clean of the forest with its psychic
purity, there is much that becomes far more obvious! The psychic
difference between woods and town is tremendous, for instance. In
virtually any town or city in the modern age, it is not difficult to
discern the often disquieting levels of fear and pain there. Some may
call these prevalent states of consciousness, "tension", "nervousness"
or "anxiety", but regardless of the names used, it is still the same
modern phenomena. Contrast this with the relatively high, clear
feelings of the woods, and it is self evident which environment is
better suited for spiritual progress.
There is every need for the practitioner to keep clearly in mind the
psychic variations in their environment. Just as weather effects the
quality of our daily activities, so too do the prevailing psychic
conditions. The collective psychic impact of the World Mind is also
part of our "environment", and like local psychic conditions, it impacts
our state of consciousness every moment, (unless the practitioner takes
the appropriate measures).
Although history could have turned a very different way making our
collective World Mind a global phenomenon of joy, clarity and spiritual
progressiveness, what we have today is nearly the opposite. Pain and
fear are the readily felt norms of modern society the world over. Were
these not the average states of consciousness for nations and peoples
everywhere, then this would not be so. But it is so, and thus, the
practitioner must take into account such negative world karma and its
impact upon all but a very few, who know how to deal with it. This is
yet another good spiritual reason to go to the woods regularly to raise
consciousness. While we are not inundated as heavily by pain and fear
by not being in such proximity to it, and while being buffered by the
high of the natural things of the woods, there is a better opportunity
to raise self and world. The Earth Mind or collective
consciousness of nature on this planet, is a spiritual resource for
renewal, cleansing and real progress. This fact reflects the true
understanding of native peoples the world over, in their reverence for
the felt upliftment of ones' spirit in nature. Native spirituality is a
psychic and spiritual fact therefore, and others are wise to adhere to
such ways. Psychic accord with nature and/or God is known in WMS
terminology as, "Right Alignment". It is one of the 6 factors the
practitioner may use for consciousness raising, along with the gaining
of energy (chi), raising vibration, increasing clarity,
expansion/manifestation and right intent/action.
Such discussion brings up another reason why the marijuana Herb is an
excellent spiritual sacrament. First of all, marijuana is a plant of
the good and aware Earth, a gift of high vibration from the Earth Mind.
When we smoke it we obtain this high vibration. Not only does this put
the practitioner in better psychic alignment with the high vibration of
God and Nature, it tends to DISALIGN us from the chaos of the World
Mind. The high, like orgasm, is not a very "socially acceptable" thing
in the modern world.
Neither one of these are ever really talked about due to an unspoken,
"pseudo taboo" against high feelings. But this is in a way very
predictable, when you consider the so called, "daily grind" nature of
the 40 hour work week, 3-4 weeks paid vacation, 30 year career
retirement paradigm. It is this life-view putting up with triviality,
pain and fear is considered a, "worthy" sacrifice in order to gain what really
matters in life, which is of course more and more money. No one ever
questions why these wage-slave life goals are to be what life is about,
forever and ever, AMEN. That's because if they did question the
consumer-world ethic, it would fall to pieces under scrutiny. In that
world, pain and fear are the accepted norm and so, it is not considered
"polite" to speak of the high or of its kin, orgasm, since these run
contrary to them. It's arguable that the worker-mentality, who sees
occupation as self, and as a reflection of self worth in the eyes of
others similarly deceived, does not wish to be reminded of the natural
life they have traded for money. Perhaps the career minded do not want
the high in their presence because it tends to evoke the troubling
thought that the 30 year career retirement, rest home-cancer plan isn't
worth their life-long devotion after all. Perhaps the high, like
unrepressed sex, reminds them that feeling good, and having a
progressively expanded consciousness is what life is really about, and
so, we find the built-in deeply ingrained social defenses against them.
I say "perhaps" of course, merely to be diplomatic, since I wish to
avoid defensive reactions and truly transform the world with this
information.
The practitioner is well advised to keep these social realities fresh
in their mind, and know that the Herb lends itself to dis-alignment,
psychically and spiritually, with the consumer world. The idle
amusement of consumer items after all, is indeed hollow compared to the
spiritual bliss and enhanced enlightenment which properly used Herb
affords. The consumer group mind, like any other group mind, is
compelling. This is true not because it is sane or truly satisfying,
but because there are literally BILLIONS of human intentions who align
themselves behind it every day. This creates a truly enormous energy
and spirit-sucking psychic vortex, behind the thing = meaning and thing =
happiness world. Such a vortex makes it seem to be a good idea, but
actually, all these fads, trends and fashions, are just manifestations
of the group mind principle. Smoking the Herbal Sacrament, especially
while using spiritual intent, acts to snap a person out of these
degenerately attractive group intentions. The Smoke gives one the
vibrational inertia to achieve an, "escape velocity" beyond consumer
fear and pain, for a time sufficient to make significant inner gains.
This plant and the Earth consciousness behind it, seeks to purify the
consumer tarnish from our bodies, minds and souls. Given the extreme
nature of fear and pain the modern World Mind, this Herb makes a
particularly excellent spiritual tonic for the progressive human being.
We need the high and the spiritual help it gives, from as many
sources as possible, music, sex, enlightening videos, health, knowledge,
natural joy, progressive social relations, and entheogens like the
marijuana Herb.
Some people experience what is called, "paranoia" on Herb, as well as
other unpleasant effects. They might well question the validity of the
above statements. Such persons should rest assured that there is no
fear inherent with the Herb. Fear and paranoia are not part of its'
natural structure, nor are they part of the structure of nature from
which it comes. Besides its' vibrationally enhancing properties, Herb
has the effect of not only dilating blood vessels, but also chakras. It
acts to expand these energy centers for the body, increase our energy
level and generally improve the smokers' psychic sensitivity. Because
of these effects and because the high is very dissonant with the pain
and fear prevalent in the world, the smoker may suddenly find themselves
psychically awash with these feelings from the environment. Normally
we shield these feelings of others out, at least in part. But the
healing Herb with its connect-us-all-in-the-high nature, acts to bring
an overwhelming openness to what is going on in our environment. The
uninitiated feel this and readily bring blame to bear on the plant. But
paranoia and other fear or pain reactions from a smoker are not the
doing of marijuana…these are either detoxification processes or the
result of wrong focus and intent by the user.
Examples of wrong intent include fun-and-games recreation, indulging
in fearful thoughts or harmful psychic connections. Herb is not a toy!
Neither is it a casual affair to be taken lightly! The marijuana
sacrament, like all other entheogens, is a very serious spiritual
booster. To toy with it is a hazardous affair indeed. The practitioner
knows that when they ready themselves for a smoke, they do so with
serious focus upon spiritual gain and upon the expansion of
consciousness in the high. Also, the wise person will make every effort
to find a progressive environment to be in, such as a forest in order
to smoke. Lacking this opportunity, they will smoke alone in any
undisturbed place to contemplate the high properly. Or, when smoking in
tandem they will do so only with those who are likewise serious about
this Sacrament and spiritual progress. NEVER will they smoke in the
presence of a television and trivial talk, or drink toxins such as
alcohol or soda at the same time. Doing so is a very foolish act. The
practitioner will also wish to refrain from junk foods, and those foods
which have unnatural ingredients as well, because their effect on the
body is contrary to good health and therefore, the expansion of
consciousness. Eat well on organic vegetables and a good protein source
before a Smoke. Ginseng, Bee pollen and fresh fruit/vegetables are all
excellent state and body boosters that will aid your high. Try the
herbs; Muira Puama, Damiana and Ginseng as a tea (in equal parts)
before, during and after your smoke.
The practitioner is also well advised to keep physically fit, doing
aerobic exercise at least 3 times a week on most weeks, unless the body
indicates otherwise. Use intent to help upgrade your body during
work-outs, by intending healthy, high feelings into place…. a
greater high in the muscles, joints and tendons will most assuredly
increase strength and vitality. It is necessary to hone all of the
mental, energetic and physical "vehicles" that the soul uses to
accomplish its' ultimate mission…the expansion of consciousness.
I've been using intent in a similar way to upgrade this painful
condition of the back. There's definitely a parallel between negative
thoughts/assumptions and greater pain there, and an equal parallel
between high intent and no pain.
[Continued in Part 6]
Matthew Webb visionquest@eoni.com
The World Mind Society http://www.eoni.com/~visionquest