"Bob Thomson" <chorand@ZAPnerimTHIS.net> wrote in message news:fictj3$1lm$1@news.datemas.de... Allan a écrit : On Nov 25, 8:47 pm, crowmeat <crowm...@caw-caw.not> wrote: Allan wrote: <snipped> There is something that puzzles me on this issue. Many posts in this thread assume that only human eyes may ever be used in order to assess a behavior of a given person, concerning

On Nov 25, 8:47 pm, crowmeat <crowm...@caw-caw.not> wrote: Allan wrote: Those who can, should do, in their own way. Those who can't, shouldn't complain, but practice until they can. I disagree. Those who can't should keep on going in their search and try to find something that works for them. If it isn't working, then it's a clear sign that it's not an appropriate choice

Allan wrote: Those who can, should do, in their own way. Those who can't, shouldn't complain, but practice until they can. I disagree. Those who can't should keep on going in their search and try to find something that works for them. If it isn't working, then it's a clear sign that it's not an appropriate choice - that it's a choice made by the ego and/or rational mind, and not

On Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:19:23 -0700, crowmeat <crowmeat@caw-caw.not> muttered intensely: As usual you're stating the obvious and elementary as if you're divulging some Great Divine Truth that has been revealed to You Alone. You see, I'd rather have people actually speaking about their beliefs, experiences and theories... Than shooting each other down with insults and derision. The

Cool, thanks Crowmeat, they sound like great resources. Of course I know about Mircea Eliade, but I never really read his stuff. I don't necessarily agree with your ideas about Castaneda and Harner, although I can see where you're coming from. I love Castaneda books and the Harner book is pretty cool. The thing is that shamanism is consistent with a lot of new-age beliefs and ideas, it's just