Magic Mushrooms Shop weekly ''trippy'' news digest

Every week The Magic Mushrooms Shop brings you a selected and brief ‘’News Digest’’ of what we feel are some of the most interesting articles related to psychedelics, Magic Mushrooms, drugs in general, the inner self (meditation and mindfulness), and anything we find ‘’trippy’’, enjoy!

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• Psychedelics vs Meditation, Which Is More Transformational?

• Here’s Why Cannabis Plants Are Growing Wild All Over Britain’s Cities

• Could Psychedelics Help Reduce Domestic Violence?

• The Psychedelic Rainbow Mountains Of Peru Are Breathtaking

• Eight Signs That You're Smarter Than Average

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Psychedelics vs Meditation, Which Is More Transformational?

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Great article by www.themindunleashed.org  So which is more transformational?

Both are, just in a different way.

The transformation process with meditation is more gradual than with psychedelics. The more you meditate, the more you will begin to notice the difference between how you feel when you meditate and how you feel when you live your daily life. As worries and stresses make their way back into your reality, you’ll gradually begin to become more mindful of your thoughts.

Psychedelics have the benefit of bringing to light right in front of the psychonaut, all the elements of who they are that are holding them back.  The trip can be really pleasant, or really dark.  In any case most of the time you learn and wake up, you become aware of those personality traits that you struggle with.

Read the full story here

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Here’s Why Cannabis Plants Are Growing Wild All Over Britain’s Cities

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How can you best demonstrate the ridiculousness of prohibition in the UK?

You distribute cannabis seeds across the country and spread them around in parks and public places for the plant to grow freely. The majestic herb can be found humbly sunning itself near some of the nation’s most iconic locations in central London, such as the BBC headquarters, Tower Bridge and The Shard.

Cannabis is a Class B drug in the UK.  Possession alone can lead to 5 years in prison.

This is why the activist group ''Feed The birds'' has decided to demonstrate the absurdity of the situation with this grassroots initiative, to draw attention the the ridiculousness of prohibition.

They do this in total legality because of a loophole in the legal system.  Indeed, they are throwing seeds around to feed the birds...  Although the plant itself is illegal to possess, cannabis seeds are not; it is legal to possess, sell and purchase them within the borders of the UK. As long as they are not intentionally sown and germinated, it is legal to utilize them in a manner of different ways: to eat as food, to bait fish and to feed birds.

Each plant stands as a visual message regarding the skewed and failed drug policies that prohibit the herb..

Read the full story here

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Could Psychedelics Help Reduce Domestic Violence?

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Psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin appear to have a calming effect, a therapeutic potential in reducing domestic violence.

It is a serious problem. according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The coalition reports that one in three women and one in four men have suffered domestic violence over the course of their lives.

How does psychedelics work to reduce violence?  One theory is that they can transform peoples lives as they experience meaningful spiritual experiences that highlights what matters most: behaving with compassion and kindness towards others.

This study is one among many heralding a renaissance in the study of psychedelics for medical and spiritual purposes.

Read the full story here

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The Psychedelic Rainbow Mountains Of Peru Are Breathtaking

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Maybe this shall be your next destination.  We are talking about the Willkanuta mountains that are also called the psychedelic Mountains of Peru.  The region is inhabited by herding communities.  The beautifulness does not end with the mountains themselves.  There is also one of the last remaining pastoralist societies in the world that still lives there.  They earn their living by herding llama and alpaca.

Want to go?  The most popular hiking trail through the region is called ''The Road of the Apu Ausangate.

You will find different shades of blue, red, orange and turquoise.

Take a look at the pictures here

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Eight Signs That You're Smarter Than Average

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This is a cool infographic from Business Insider .  

It shows the behaviours and traits that research suggests are associated with a higher level of intelligence.

But remember!  Correlation does not equal causation.  Doing any of the things on this infographic will not magically boost your IQ!  Enjoy :-)

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Read the full story here