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I did a two week plant diet with the shaman in the jungle, which was a minimal diet on rice and beans while drinking various plants for purging, and then doing black ayahausca. As for the trauma, here is a summary: The rubber boom in Peru (roughly 1880s-1910s) brought horrific brutality to indigenous Amazonians, particularly in regions like Putumayo. Here's what happened: Forced labor system - Rubber barons and their companies enslaved indigenous people to tap rubber trees in the jungle. They were forced to meet impossible quotas, working under threat of violence. Systematic atrocities - Those who failed to meet quotas, tried to escape, or resisted faced torture, mutilation, and murder. Women and children were taken as hostages to force men to work. Sexual violence was widespread. Some estimates suggest tens of thousands died. Starvation and disease - Workers were often deliberately underfed, and European diseases decimated communities with no immunity. Cultural destruction - Entire indigenous communities were displaced, destroyed, or scattered. Traditional ways of life were shattered as people were forced into this brutal extraction economy. Key perpetrators - The Peruvian Amazon Company, run by Julio César Arana, became internationally infamous after reports by British consul Roger Casement exposed the atrocities in 1910-1912, sparking international outrage. The trauma from this period had lasting effects on indigenous communities - population collapse, loss of cultural knowledge, ongoing distrust of outsiders, and intergenerational trauma that persists today.

You could immediately improve your mental health by examining the above statement carefully word by word and the internal logic and asking yourself if there is anything there that is true.

I did a plant diet in Peru from a shaman who, when he was young, went deep into the Amazon and lived with an indigenous tribe that lived next door to the uncontacted tribes. An elder shaman there taught him how to use the plant medicines and ayahuasca. I never asked him whether the uncontacted tribes also knew about ayahuasca. The jungle is really amazing. That area has been traumatized by history and the rubber barons.

This reminds me of Sadhguru: "Teachers want to be popular and appear wise, so they answer whatever questions anyone thinks to ask, as if they were teaching the next generation of teachers rather than helping people wake up." Jed McKenna

I prefer the Tantrik teachings and practices of Kashmir Shaivism. Unlike Vedanta which considers the world to be maya or an illusion, Shaivism considers the world to be real and we are here for a purpose. Enlightenment isn’t transcendental, but rather it is a being fully embodied. It is feeling the world without the ego and its defense mechanisms and all the conditioning. Spirituality is not an escape from being human. It is being fully human in this form in this world. The body is not something to be renounced. It is the vehicle to awakening. https://www.tantrailluminated.org/

They are too stupid to realize that this system being implemented will eventually be used against them. When it is, then they will consider it to be bad because they only care about what affects them. That is the extent of their consciousness.

I think it is exactly the opposite. People were more likely to wake up in the past. We are handicapped because we are so locked into our minds, continuously distracted, and are spoiled with too much comfort. Having minds full of information doesn’t give you any advantage. We aren’t fully embodied. People in the past were in contact with nature. The ancient Rishis of India realized non duality thousands of years ago, even before Buddha. Of course, we are talking about a very small number of enlightened sages waking up in a sea of ignorance.

Of all the religious figures, I have the hardest time understanding how Mohammad could have been awake. However, Sufism is based on Islam, and the Sufi mystics say similar things as the Hindu mystics. So, I am willing to admit that there is something missing in the translation that I don’t understand.

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This is actually similar to the issue of the Bhagavad Gita, which starts at the beginning of a battle, where Krishna (who is God) convinces Arjuna that it is his dharma to take up arms and kill. This can be considered a metaphor of an inner battle and the Bhagavad Gita was even an inspiration for Gandhi. However, some scholars say that there was an actual war. Both views seem too simplistic. Eastern thought embraces paradox and both are actually true. We are transcendent but we are also embodied.

I personally talked to a guy who, when he was young, went to see Muktananda. He said that when Muktananda touched him he had an awakening.

There is a difference between conscious politics and being an airhead.

After seeing what is happening in America, I have come to the conclusion that the fascist viewpoint has to be exterminated, similar to denazification after World War II. Trump had all the power (executive and the congress) and what did he do with that power? Answer: Death, tears, and broken bones. Nothing good has come of it for the people – inflation, unaffordable medical care, housing crisis, etc. That is why they have to provoke violence to the point where they label a soccer mom in her car a terrorist. Because their philosophy can’t produce anything good. I fully support Europe in suppressing this menace with all the means at their disposal.

The US attorney’s office in the District of Columbia has opened a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair. In the past, Trump has continually attacked Powell for not slashing interest rates. Now, he appears to be attempting to use the criminal law to pressure the head of the Federal Reserve to follow his commands. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/us/politics/jerome-powell-fed-inquiry-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.D1A.AEqo.Ygxv6Zoi8Gys&smid=url-share One of the pillars of the American financial system is that the Federal Reserve was intentionally isolated from political control, so that rational decisions could be made based on the economy and not politics. The Federal Reserve was formed based on the painful experience of prior depressions and banking panics in America. https://www.federalreservehistory.org/essays/federal-reserve-history

is it true that kamala harris snubbed all the podcasters? "No, the claim that Kamala Harris "snubbed all the podcasters" during her 2024 presidential campaign is not true—it's an exaggeration that aligns with right-wing narratives criticizing her media strategy, but the facts show she actively engaged with several podcasts. While she did pass on or fail to secure appearances on some high-profile ones (notably Joe Rogan's show, due to mismatched scheduling and format expectations), she appeared on multiple others targeting key demographics like women, Black voters, and sports fans. Here's a breakdown based on what actually happened:Podcasts Harris Did Appear On Harris prioritized non-traditional media to reach younger and diverse audiences, appearing on at least half a dozen podcasts or podcast-style shows during the campaign. Examples include:Call Her Daddy (hosted by Alex Cooper): A 40-minute episode focused on reproductive rights, her upbringing, and women's issues. This is one of the top podcasts among young women. All the Smoke (hosted by former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson): Discussed her plans for economic opportunity and criminal justice, aimed at young Black men. Club Shay Shay (hosted by Shannon Sharpe): Aired in late October, covering similar themes to appeal to sports enthusiasts. The Breakfast Club (hosted by Charlamagne tha God and others): A radio/podcast hybrid where she addressed Black community concerns. The Howard Stern Show: Another radio/podcast format, discussing policy and personal stories. Unlocking Us (hosted by Brené Brown): Focused on leadership and vulnerability. These appearances were part of a broader media blitz in the final weeks, including TV like The View and 60 Minutes, showing she wasn't avoiding alternative formats entirely. The most prominent example fueling the "snub" narrative is her non-appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, which Trump did for a three-hour episode. However, it wasn't a straightforward snub by Harris: Her campaign expressed interest, but negotiations fell through over logistics—Rogan insisted on recording in his Austin studio for a full three hours, while Harris' team proposed a one-hour interview elsewhere due to her packed schedule. Post-election, Harris admitted she regretted not doing it, calling podcasting a "powerful medium" and noting "games being played" in the talks. There were also reports of internal pushback from progressive staffers who worried about backlash from associating with Rogan's sometimes controversial views. Other misses: She was turned down by Hot Ones (the spicy wings show), as they avoided politics. Some sports podcasts reportedly couldn't book her, according to a former White House official."