Dandelion Tea for One

[AlroyFarms]

Greetings, Deny Ignorance. 

I am AlroyFarms, but you may recall a little member on the other side called NarcolepticBuddha. Along the way I had lost some of my natural jovial spirit. In other words, I have been known to be quite the big jerk! If I had ever personally attacked you, I'd like to apologize for that and say that I'm here to start a new, fresh chapter. 

So what can I bring to Deny Ignorance? Unfortunately, probably not very much! I am no great scholar or fieldsman. I have few achievements or contributions to my name. I'm just your average Joe Six-Pack (sober for over 1 year now) who carries an unquenchable curiosity and wonderment for life. I have had a paranormal experience or two in my time so I hope I'm in the right place for that. 

First and foremost I do have narcolepsy which is a neurological sleep disorder. Sleep paralysis, or hypnagogic/hypnapompic sleep, is something I experience quite frequently as a symptom of the disorder. I don't believe that it is just a quirk of the sleep experience like many might say. I can usually initiate the experience at will, but since it can be a frightening experience I choose to avoid it. It does and can happen without my consent though. I believe there may be some spiritual significance to it, and that it is connected in the way of Out Of Body Experiences (of which I have experienced many times.)

I am a cancer survivor and during my 2.5 years of treatment I have transformed from an atheist into--well, something else. Whatever shock to my system, I became deeply involved in the metaphysical: spirituality, prayer, meditation etc. 

I'd like to believe I hold a delicate balance between skepticism and belief in all things. I have an understanding and appreciation of good scientific method as well. 

I am a drummer. I [used to be] a wannabe poet who has had a few poems published, but I only write for pleasure and catharsis now. I play inline hockey. I am really just a jack-of-all-trades. I have passion for living life and helping others enjoy life as well. I continue to struggle with some health issues, but I try not to let that stop me.

Basically, I'm not here to assert or argue or convince anybody of anything. I'm not sure that I will be posting my own threads too often. I will probably just chime in when I feel it. Otherwise I am expecting to just continue to enjoy reading the posts of everyone else.

My thanks to those who took the time to read my introduction and welcome me to DI.

Oh! And I saw that our benefactor, TSK, has given permission to re-post our old threads here. With some updating and slight editing, I'd love to share a handful of my paranormal experiences here if there's an interest. 

Enjoy the holidays and be well all!

[Ray1990]

Greetings, Deny Ignorance. 

I am AlroyFarms, but you may recall a little member on the other side called NarcolepticBuddha. Along the way I had lost some of my natural jovial spirit. In other words, I have been known to be quite the big jerk! If I had ever personally attacked you, I'd like to apologize for that and say that I'm here to start a new, fresh chapter. 

So what can I bring to Deny Ignorance? Unfortunately, probably not very much! I am no great scholar or fieldsman. I have few achievements or contributions to my name. I'm just your average Joe Six-Pack (sober for over 1 year now) who carries an unquenchable curiosity and wonderment for life. I have had a paranormal experience or two in my time so I hope I'm in the right place for that. 

First and foremost I do have narcolepsy which is a neurological sleep disorder. Sleep paralysis, or hypnagogic/hypnapompic sleep, is something I experience quite frequently as a symptom of the disorder. I don't believe that it is just a quirk of the sleep experience like many might say. I have experienced this since I was a young teenager and experience it quite frequently to this day. I can usually initiate the experience at will if I want. But since it is usually a frightening experience I choose to avoid it. It does and can happen without my consent though. I believe there may be some spiritual significance to it, and that it is connected in the way of Out Of Body Experiences (of which I have experienced many times.)

I am a cancer survivor and during my 2.5 years of treatment I have transformed from an atheist into--well, something else. Whatever shock to my system, I became deeply involved in the metaphysical: spirituality, prayer, meditation etc. 

I'd like to believe I hold a delicate balance between skepticism and belief in all things. I have an understanding and appreciation of good scientific method as well. 

I am a drummer. I [used to be] a wannabe poet who has had a few poems published, but I only write for pleasure and catharsis now. I play inline hockey. I am really just a jack-of-all-trades. I have passion for living life and helping others enjoy life as well. I continue to struggle with some health issues, but I try not to let that stop me.

Basically, I'm not here to assert or argue or convince anybody of anything. I'm not sure that I will be posting my own threads too often. I will probably just chime in when I feel it. Otherwise I am expecting to just continue to enjoy reading the posts of everyone else.

My thanks to those who took the time to read my introduction and welcome me to DI.

Oh! And I saw that our benefactor, TSK, has given permission to re-post our old threads here. With some updating and slight editing, I'd love to share a handful of my paranormal experiences here if there's an interest. 

Enjoy the holidays and be well all!

Hi and welcome!

I remember your first account over there and I remember the dandelions, I think I asked about them. They're a beautiful and hardy plant that makes comfy little beds for bugs, the tea is nice too! Often the first blessing of colour at the end of winter which is always to be appreciated.

There's seemingly a link between sleep disorders and the more out there theories regarding things that go bump in the night, I'm sure your own personal experiences and take would be more than welcome around here and I'd be interested in reading it. I'm sure you have plenty more to offer too.

Congrats on beating cancer and best wishes on it staying that way, experiences like that tend to wisen a person and I'm also sure there's people here who'd be interested in your own unique journey and how you've found yourself to be here today.

[AlroyFarms]

They're a beautiful and hardy plant that makes comfy little beds for bugs, the tea is nice too! Often the first blessing of colour at the end of winter which is always to be appreciated.

And to think many consider them undesirable weeds!

[Maxmars]

Welcome AlroyFarms!

I am glad you made it here...

(It's good to see anyone joining DI seeking open discussion and sincere dialogue.)

I don't bother with straining against the past, because insofar as time periods that matter are concerned, none is more important than now.

I hope that we will soon enjoy your thoughts (and poetry) as the mood strikes you.

It's all pretty much welcome here...

Looking forward to your words and meaning...

MM 

[Ray1990]

And to think many consider them undesirable weeds!

We're weeds... Or at least go about spreading weeds whilst moaning about the natives and plucking at faults.

They're a lot like people I suppose! Highly appreciated in their time and space, hold many talents, tenacity akin to a spray of the skunk... Always in the way.

What's not to love?

[AlroyFarms]

Welcome AlroyFarms!

I hope that we will soon enjoy your thoughts (and poetry) as the mood strikes you.

There once was a man from Wooloomooloo...