Party Time

as if playing for real
and the trying to steal
my own magic
from myself ;
I kill the poetry poison
and eat my mind
fresh out of the earth
to give birth
to give life
to give heart
to give sweet
to give love
to give high
to give low
to give birth
to give birth to the living,
growing, unknowing
dance
with coyote chance

AHO shey shey HO

Psychedelics Arrive into the American Scientific Conversation

Article on current applications of psychedelics in therapy and research.

Scientific American Mind Article by David Brown

MAPS Reader Available Online

The latest MAPS Bulletin is available to read/download online.



This latest collection of articles/documents focuses on the personal experiences with psychedelics and their personal and intimate effects on people's bodies, minds, and lives. I have read a few of the essays and have found them to be very inspiring, passionate, and moving. I imagine that this issue will remind many people within and without the psychedelic community of why it is that we choose to take action and stand for the appropriate understanding, relationship, and application of these plants and substances that we have been sculpted and enlivened by.

Many blessings as the dark night of the seasons rolls over us and we are reminded why it is so lovely to be awakened by a throbbing star-sun every day of our lives.

ALOHA

Sweet days into sweet night,

Michael Eugene Brown II - the Brown Rabbit

Reflections on The Women's Congress

(from the Wilbur Hot Springs Newsletter)

Dear Friends of Wilbur. . . This past weekend I was fortunate to be one of a handful of men, warmly referred to as “our male allies,” who were invited to join approximately 80 women for The Women’s Visionary Congress: Consciousness, Healing and Social Justice, held at Wilbur Hot Springs (see visionarycongress.org). I listened, learned, laughed and cried as remarkable women, from around the country, representing all sizes, shapes, colors, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic strata, told stories from their hearts about living and dying, presented scientific findings, and formed a community of concerned citizens all dedicated to making the world a place where consciousness may expand, healing may occur, and love may flourish . e For me one of the most emotionally moving lectures was presented by Angel Raich, a 41-year-old mother of two, former Republican from Stockton, who recently went before the Supreme Court of the United States in hopes of being granted permission to use cannabis to treat her many life-threatening illnesses including an inoperable brain tumor, life-threatening wasting syndrome, and seizure disorder. The Supreme Court turned her down with a 6-3 vote (visit angeljustice.org for more information). Suffice it to say that listening to this heroic human being left no dry eyes in the room, and as I allowed myself to resonate with her my body convulsed with sobbing. Another moving and highly articulate presentation which provided me with well-needed laughs was made by Carolyn “Mountain Girl” Garcia, an historic and legendary figure, who rode with Neal Cassidy, of “On the Road” fame, was an original Merry Prankster with Ken Kesey, a wife to Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, acclaimed author and teacher, and an inner space traveler of epic proportions. She is a tribal elder in every good sense of the word. The list of other presenting and attending luminaries is so long that I refer you to the easily accessible web sites which you can reach at visionarycongress.org. Some of the lectures included such topics as: Anthropological Research on Mind States in Other Cultures; Use of Entheogens While Dying; Social Activism for Women of Poverty and Color; and, Ways in Which the American Civil Liberties Union Makes its Decisions on Which Causes to Support. Rarely did I hear anyone voicing arguments against anyone or anything. This was a congress of proactive, open-hearted adults who came together to share important information and support their mutual causes of dignity and respect for all. The Women’s Visionary Congress was graciously, articulately and seamlessly produced by Annie Harrison who assured us that audio and video versions will soon be available on the internet. Logistical and financial support was provided by Rick Doblin and the MAPS staff, and by Black Swan and the Cygnets. Exquisite multi-national cuisine was provided by Dog Star Catering, yoga classes and kirtan by Sarana Miller (see saranayoga.com). The cooperation of everyone involved made this an educational experience of significant proportions. I would be remiss if I missed giving special thanks to John Gilmore, a behind-the-scenes Renaissance man with a brilliant mind and generous heart. I am looking forward to hearing from those of you who call in with something to say on my radio program – 707-964-1205. Visit KZYX.org. You can also email me (DrRichardLMiller@aol.com) and I will read your comments on the air.

YOU ARE ARE INVITED TO LISTEN TO MindBodyHealth With Your Host: Dr. Richard L. Miller Tuesday, 9am National Public Radio Affiliate KZYX & Z 88.1 • 90.7 • 91.5 FM Radio Mendocino County Public Broadcasting On your computer at www.KZYX.org

- Richard Louis Miller, M.A., Ph.D. Wilbur Caretaker in Chief since 1972