Afraid to recommend?

[K.J]

I have a question I would like to pose to all psychonauts out there. Why, if the experiences are as profound and even life changing as some would say, are people afraid to recommend psychedelic exploration to others?

It seems that many people will go on ad infinitum about the positives of their entheogenic experiences, but they stop dead in their tracks, and even backpedal, when asked if they would recommend serious exploration of these substances.

I for one, would not hesitate to recommend the serious and educated exploration of entheogens if the question is posed.

And in parallel, why are people who are enthusiastic supporters of entheogens so quick to explain that there are other ways of attaining the insights gained by the use of entheogens (such as meditation, yoga etc.)? Many throw this statement into a discussion as if they're ashamed of their own entheogen use. I'm not saying it's a bad thing to discuss all possible paths, only that I don't understand why it has to be used in defense of someone's entheogen use.

I may be way off base here; just curious.

Peace,

Jeremy

[daniel]

I think it is a rational and simple way to defray the cultural hysteria over psychedelics. If you recommend them, you look like a "mad acidhead." If you just present your own experiences, you are simply being honest.

[K.J]

I agree with that reasoning Daniel. I know all too well how hysterical and irrational people get at the mere mention of psychedelic use.

I want to clarify that I don't go around proselytizing. But if asked, I have no qualms about recommending the educated, serious exploration of entheogens.

Peace,

Jeremy