Thank you for your honesty. I needed to gain a little perspective. It'll suck but it'll be for the best. I'll make it a point to read that. Thank you.

Lol! Nice. I was tired that day. :D

This is an honest question so anyone feel free to share thoughts and opinions on the subject. What do you think about the U.S. Dollar/Economy and it's direction?.. I have no opinion or agenda yet on the subject. I'm sure we are all aware of all the conflicting info out there though.

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No it was in context with Spice's comment

Yea I believe the alien theory is spot on. I like that pendulum theory, I never thought of it like that before and it sounds pretty accurate considering human history. We've been very lucky there hasn't been any ice ages or major pandemics to knock us back down. I believe our technology, as...

Ok. Do you ever watch sports sober? Have you ever watched sports high?

Do you think of how your actions may affect others? Do you think about negativity or or doing harm towards individuals or groups of people when under the influence?

You're so very right. Revolution comes first. Then evolution. Revolution is almost always an outside influence. Something that gives us a kick in the ass.. So your daughter was your kick. But you said smoking kind of coincided with your evolution?

Perhaps not all beings that exist right now. And certainly not ALL beings ever. But eventually most will. I know it's possible for each and every one of us to achieve it. Because I was once as wanton, greedy, deceptive and lustful as the worst and still have my moments. I am by no means perfect...

No because I don't have expectations of these things happening in my lifetime and I'm realistic enough to accept that fact. Believe it or not everything starts from conception. It's the realization that takes patience.

Well I didn't say it would happen today this year or this decade for that matter. But if we all make a conscious effort to raise our children again and not the let the television do our job as parents, the next generation may have a shot. Or perhaps just natural evolution of the mind and...

Exactly. I believe the only way we as a planet can truly reach prosperity unfathomable by most is if we all unite and enjoy each others company and trust. Get gray. Nice and neutral :)

Yes. Everything black and white. No shades of gray/grey. Us vs. Them mentality.

Oh I see. The title of the topic are my words but the comment in quotations is not. I didn't understand the pertinence of the comment in question myself.. I'm not saying we should forget the fact that we are animals nor am I denying that there are other animals in the world that empathize. I...

Ego is a Latin word meaning "I", cognate with the Greek "??? (Ego)" meaning "I". - wikipedia- What you're thinking is right. The ego plays no part in empathy. Empathy is the direct result when ego in NOT involved at all.. Ego is "Me. Me. Me. Mine. Mine. Mine. My. My. My." Empathy considers the...

Improbable yes. If you as a psychonaut can't strive for ego release of course you can't expect any Joe blow on the street to. Not saying you or anyone else does expect anything of anyone but maybe low expectations are the reason some cant acheived. Encouragement is encouraged.

No I was speaking in general

Some take pride in being apathetic and indifferent. Being a sociopath is nothing to be proud of... It makes you an accessory.