Download (.pdf) Psychedelics and Species Connectedness
by David Luke
Krippner, S., & Luke, D. (2009). Psychedelics and species connectedness. Bulletin of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, 19 (1), 12-15.
Psychedelic shamanism might be thought of primarily as a communication with Nature, for instance by asking the plants... more Psychedelic shamanism might be thought of primarily as a communication with Nature, for instance by asking the plants directly which ones can heal a particular illness, or by asking the plant spirit to teach them, or by using the plant in aiding the psychological metamorphosis into a plant or animal “allies.” Given that shamans have most likely been communicating with Nature in this way for thousands of years, it might well be asked what can be gained for humanity’s relationship with the ecosystem from such a dialogue and, perhaps more importantly, how can Nature benefit from this relationship?