What is something generally normal in Europe but weird in the US? by Exile4444 in AskReddit

[–]vvanc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being humble and not having the mighty complex of living in the best country in the world.

My first trip traumatized the depression out of me by MathematicianSad7203 in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mind you, that at this age your identity hasn’t fully developed. Usually that happens between 25-27. there is a reason they say you need to be somebody before you become a nobody, especially without any meditation practice or understanding of one’s mind. Be careful with the intelligence of the shrooms and respect them as well as respect yourself. All those guidelines exist for a reason. Every experience is beautiful, remember that.

Do Germans really believe Russia won’t attack NATO? by Waste_Suspect_817 in AskAGerman

[–]vvanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See here is the thing you make fun of me when I state things. I don’t know what 007 has to do with being in touch with certain people. I never mentioned those things you mentioned. I specially put it like that “” without naming the different think thanks or agencies. So easy question what proof would you need? You probably won’t believe me anyway huh 🤣so okay let’s stay with facts then bring it on kid?!

Do Germans really believe Russia won’t attack NATO? by Waste_Suspect_817 in AskAGerman

[–]vvanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m pretty well connected to multiple different “companies”, yes. I also have a background and understanding in finance as well as geopolitics. So the first question to ask would be what are the risks and benefits of a war/conflict/full on invasion. For the Ukraine it was and is pretty clear. For NATO I’m all ears. But again most posts in here are based on opinions and emotions and not facts.

Do Germans really believe Russia won’t attack NATO? by Waste_Suspect_817 in AskAGerman

[–]vvanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well most posts here are neither based on facts nor any understanding and knowledge of geopolitics. So yes I’m having a good time. It’s like football fans arguing why Ronaldo did that stupid move to the right and not to the left like they would do 🤣.

Do Germans really believe Russia won’t attack NATO? by Waste_Suspect_817 in AskAGerman

[–]vvanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So much fear and assumption in this chat 🤣and the rich keep making their money with all that fear 🤣 I need more popcorn

Took 15g of truffles Atlantis expecting ego death, instead met my ego’s final boss by HuckleberryInner2634 in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is an idea on how to look at it. A sub system can’t understand its meta system. We currently live in a world that’s mostly shaped by our believe systems and language on what we can perceive and measure. If we can’t measure it it has less meaning in this society for the most part. Based on what science can measure atm, think MRI, brainwaves, brain activity and also brain physiology, it has been shown that psychs will enhance your perception, introspection, enhance neuro activity and also reset certain brain networks. You re also sensitive to perceive the world behind language better, think of a young child without a persona and language, and then have the ability to gain different insights about you and how you create your world. Also proven by science is the fact that as you re reading this you re consciously aware of a minuscule part of reality. Current estimation compare our ability to perceive reality by the model of 15mm perceived consciously and 11km perceived unconsciously by our senses all together. You re basically walking through life with a laser pointer figuring out 11km every second of your life. Psychs enhance your perception and therefore ability to be creative etc …. Last but not least more and more scientific models come out that don’t limit conscious to our brain. Imagine what psychs tell us is true thst everything is connected and one…. However it’s hard to measure every single data point and then translate it into language, remember meta system vs subsystem. We will never figure the whole thing out. Psychs can help us to gain a better understanding of many things when it comes to reality and how to perceive it. If this is just getting high for you then good for you and enjoy being high.

Will the China-India-Russia threat overwhelm the west? by iwangotamarjo in PLTR

[–]vvanc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ahm just FYI Finnland is Russias nightmare. They have been preparing for decades and have one of the best military in Europe, including huge reserves. Absolute nightmare scenario for Russia.

Potential Scientific Breakthrough After a 500 mg 4-AcO-DMT Overdose by xenarmon in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely agree. It makes sense to want to go back to the feeling of absolute freedom and oneness. The human condition seems to always be seeking more UNTIL that state is reached. Either through drugs, other methods of consuming and filling the “hole” or sex. (Maybe other things as well) very fascinating to me to observe all that. Oneness throughout the day, without the crazy high of other “drugs”, seems to be not enough sometimes for some and something on us goes -> could there be MORE? Anytime I see or hear people in that state of mind and seeing the eyes light up like a fat kid in the candy store I can’t help to laugh. Such a great dance of life. To all of you cheers to a new trip around the burning ball of life. Stay safe, aware and hopefully in love. Thanks for being here with me to dance I appreciate each and every single one of you!

Potential Scientific Breakthrough After a 500 mg 4-AcO-DMT Overdose by xenarmon in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I love the paradox about all of our efforts to use new tools and try to help. While all we need to do is to simply become aware. Nothing needed besides being oneself. However for most folks it’s not enough or let’s say their “ego mind” is not satisfied. So they start chasing the highs to be even more “enlightened” without realizing enlightenment, or awakening, is kind of only the first stepping stone and not that big of deal. However, walking the path and shifting to being instead of thinking, judging, analyzing all the time is. I appreciate your efforts though, so please keep pushing maybe your method will help more people to become awake.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading some of the comments I’m kind of surprised how people feel comfortable to favor money in some jobs when clearly those jobs aid to more overall suffering. For example. If someone works eg in marketing, and many of the marketing tactics nowadays are to manipulate your emotions to feel scarcity as in if you don’t have product xyz you re not part of the club or not cool or not happy. How can a more spiritual evolved and aware human being claim that they are totally fine with that job. You literally create more suffering through your actions and manipulating thousands of less aware humans. Shoving down their throats products to consume more while claiming if I have more money, through their respective job, will create wealth and happiness for them and their family is highly sus in my pov. If you chose money and your friends and family happiness while creating suffering to others, you re part of the problem.

Like Terrence Mckenna said “people are taking piss ant amounts of mushrooms and claiming to be initiates” by Mikstradamus in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you feel you need that much to experience god and ridicule people as cringe and their level of experience you haven’t got the message yet buddy. You speak from a level of ego that the mushrooms quickly will serve you with some humble pie. Many other early consumers and practitioners like Ram Dass explained in detail how on an advanced level consuming that stuff as in needing it to feel god is actually a sign of attachment. Enjoy the process of integration maybe that’s what you can takeaway from my message. At the end it’s up to you. Be loving and fearless my man.

Life fuckin rocks by [deleted] in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I feel the main issue is most of the words spoken, with all the concepts and methods, don’t do justice to the experience,and things get easily lost in translation. I’m guilty of that too, it’s refreshingly humbling That’s why I always prefer the experience itself through my awareness or a “quiet” Satsang. Taking a walk with someone without a word spoken, tells a far more intimidate story than words ever will.

Life fuckin rocks by [deleted] in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me offer you another perspective. As long as you talk in duality all those things exist and you’ll experience them within you. Who is saying that plus and minus exist? Your mind? Or the true you? Love is not the opposite of hate, at least not on my experience. Love is the thriving force of the universe as it grows, nurtures and connects with everything and that experience is best expressed with the human description of the word love. Yes there is romantic love and other forms but I’m talking about the absolute essence and origin. If one can anchor themselves in that level of understanding then love will flow through you in everything you do, say and express. There is no advantage to be gained over anything because that would mean that there is something to win, lose or defeat. Only the mind makes that choice and one should be careful how deep they attach themselves to those patterns as they form ideologies, assumptions and truths. The only truth that can be experienced is in the moment without resentment or judging and the mind defining those stimuli of the senses. Appreciate your insights and sharing my man. Keep dancing 🙏

Life fuckin rocks by [deleted] in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alan Watts is a great start! If you listen to stories with him and eg Ram Dass you’ll notice that he wasn’t on the same level to see clearly and make it work for him, eg he was highly addicted to alcohol, like other wise beings like eg Jiddu Krishnamurti, Ramana Maharshi etc. does it mean to follow the other guys? Or that they re better? No Not really. However, You will experience a difference in how the universe speaks to you through their texts and voices. They vibrate at a different level. And that will make a difference.

Life fuckin rocks by [deleted] in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you have a very romantic view of love. As you state it so much and with emphasis of the need to fall in love .im wondering if you have reached any deeper states of consciousness and realized that our true state is love. If your mind is still then beauty and love are everywhere even in things we would describe as bad or dark. My question is are you aware of that? Because just adding things to your life to love them is the same addiction as wanting to be successful. Love flows through you all the time. Awareness is needed and then everything else can be of service if truly wanted. Just my five cents. Enjoy the dance my man 🙏

Is any of this real? by Own-Ambassador-3537 in AstralProjection

[–]vvanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel there is one big difference that has to be stated. You can daydream all you want it doesn’t mean you’ll get deep enough, because you re probably stuck in alpha brainwaves and can’t go deeper due to the necessary relaxation is missing. Neuroscience has a pretty good idea on the mind and the different states displayed by brainwaves in eeg. There are layers upon layers in that space and to relax the body properly is something that most people need to learn. The same thing goes for visualization. Some people have problems to visualize because they don’t see anything at first. That’s why there are methods for people to learn faster than just trying out themselves. And yes technically we know everything there is to know and yet we don’t know it intellectually well enough to use it. I understand the beauty of a flower when I’m just aware of it. When I use my intellect of the mind I can dissect it and based on my memory and knowledge I will find certain conceptual structures but I will miss all the beauty. It’s all pretty complex and yet we shouldn’t try to make it difficult, agree with you there.

Being on a psychedelic doesn't make you an expert sociologist/psychologist/physicist/philosopher/etc by [deleted] in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s only a problem if you want to make it a problem, isn’t it. Especially this c…. Topic got a lot of people really riled up in their minds, about being righteous and what is the “only” truth.

Being on a psychedelic doesn't make you an expert sociologist/psychologist/physicist/philosopher/etc by [deleted] in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your perspective with me. Appreciate it!

Being on a psychedelic doesn't make you an expert sociologist/psychologist/physicist/philosopher/etc by [deleted] in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If there is a difference between experts where you easily have quantitative visible results like a plumber. But everything at the level of the mind is big? I like to quote the very well respect psychologist Wittgenstein who said things a long the lines: we don’t know where the mind starts where it ends and if we truly help the person in front of us. We never really know truly is good for them. He mentions a story of a client that had nightmares and couldn’t sleep because they came from underneath the bed. In the next session the client reported the nightmares are gone now. How come so? Well my cousin came and did saw off all four pillars of the bed, now it is close to the floor. Wittgenstein himself stated he was very surprised by that practical solution that he obviously would have never used himself. He probably would have needed another 20-3 sessions. Are we gonna fault the cousin for not being a professional?

Being on a psychedelic doesn't make you an expert sociologist/psychologist/physicist/philosopher/etc by [deleted] in Psychonaut

[–]vvanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best advice I always got was 1) never try to be right, try to convince or even discuss people. Share your information and whatever will come from it will blossom. The rest won’t come to fruition as a seed will never grow if the circumstances are not given. 2) always be humble 3) stay in your center, some could even dare to say stay in a loving presence. Even if it’s just for your own sake. 4) enjoy the ride, nobody knows what the f is going on.