Author Archives: Sergeant Spore
Naoto Hattori Inhabits a Strange World
Naoto Hattori’s body may inhabit the earth, but his consciousness inhabits a strange place far from our default world. Hattori does more than just paint visions, he goes places and takes mental photographs. Upon return, he masterfully reproduces these mind … Continue reading
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Top Ten Psychedelic Quotes
Psychedelic quotes can be very enlightening. There’s a popular thread on the Shroomery that contains some very interesting knowledge. We decided to compile our favorites and present them here with some commentary. Enjoy! “To get really high is to forget … Continue reading
Visionary Art on display at the Pomona Art walk
Psychedelic art- you know it when you see it. Even if the artist doesn’t wear the label, you know they’ve been hitting some Cid just by looking at their work. Come to the Pomona Art Walk if you want to … Continue reading
Transformational Festivals are being discussed at the TED Conference; but why?
I had mixed feelings when I discovered that Transformational Festivals had been the topic of discussion at a TED x Conference. On one hand, I was flattered that a respected group of progressive thinkers would find such events to be … Continue reading
They’re killing rave culture! Insomniac Bans LED Glove Shows at their Raves
Recently, I was reminded why I don’t attend Insomniac “rave” events anymore. For the past several years raves have come under tight regulations. This time Insomniac has banned the use of any LED lights at their events. This means no … Continue reading
BASSNECTAR, Bass Center III- September 17, 2011
This is the third year of BASSNECTAR’s Bass Center Show, and from what we’ve been told it’s a must see. For those of you going to the Burn, this will be a great way to decompress. Bass Center III is … Continue reading
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How to Achieve a Spiritual Psychedelic Trip
1. Believe: If you’d like to experience a “spiritual” psychedelic trip, then you must first “believe” in the spiritual potential of the plant or substance. By believing in a substance, you activate its spirit, allowing it to communicate with you. … Continue reading
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Flow Arts: Spiritual Language of Movement (Video Playlist)
The flow arts are a beautiful form of expression, but they’re more than just dazzling patterns. I believe the flow arts are another form of language. It’s hard for me to say what is being communicated, but when I’ve observed … Continue reading
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Sacred Mushroom Mandala- A Special Gift from a Special Artist
He lives thousands of miles away from me on the continent of Australia. I’ve never met him in person, and we’ve only conversed a handful of times over the net. Still, I can tell you that Sylvan O’Reilly is a … Continue reading
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Another EDC Death, this time in Texas
It’s like a sequel to a tragic movie. Another person has died while attending the Electric Daisy Carnival. Last year, a fifteen year old girl died at EDC 2010 in Los Angeles bringing much public scrutiny to the rave scene. … Continue reading
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