John Weir wrote:
>KAVA - The Peace Maker. A great plant used to bring peace
>between parties in a dispute. It is an excellent muscle relaxant (lower
>body) and brings feelings of calm , quiet and euphoria. Like tobacco
>this plant has a strong pull for humans. Used with respect it is good
>but forget the sacred nature and see it's shadow side. Currently Kava
>is so popular that many of the wild populations are being devastated.
Yes, the idea that herbs need respect is a good point. We
could probably say the same thing about food. Some cultures
have rituals or even blessing associated with food/meals and
this may help create a useful attitude.
For the last few days i've been trying kava to learn about
its use. I sense that too much might cause trouble like too
much alcohol.
>Well it's a bit of a ramble on my part and there's a lot more that
>these plants do than I've mentioned. I realy recommend any books by
>Michael Moore. Some titles are Herbs of the Pacific Northwest & Herbs
>of the Canyon South West (I think). Thats all.
Thanks, i have not read the one on herbs of the Pacific Northwest
and will look it up.
Eric wrote:
>The questioning that often goes on with teacher / student, master / apprentice
>systems helps encourage students to question the information and sources of
>it, as well as their own thinking.
This leads to the question of how does one know when to be an apprentice
and when to be a master? Another line of reasoning which is interesting:
* Our would is full of unsolved problems, unanswered questions,
and new discoveries occur daily. Clearly, we still have much to learn.
* Given that we have much to learn can anyone be a master and can
any of us be other than humble.
* Therefore if a master existed they would be humble and not
assume they were a master.
The point is: we are both master and student. We are both knowledgable
and ignorant. We should question everyone and expect everyone
to question us. We are all teachers and we are all students.
>I know Jeff likes the topics of communication and language,
>so I expect a rant, or an essay at the very least ; )
Yeah, I'll rant when this kava wears off. Right now all i
can do is sit here and grin. One book said you can get a
similar effect with hops. Since kava does not grow here,
i'll be playing with hops soon.
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Jeff Owens ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Zone 7, http://www.teleport.com/~kowens
Underground house, solar energy, reduced consumption, no TV
