Side note at 1am

we can make no distinction between the man who eats little and sees heaven and the man who drinks much and sees snakes. Each is in an abnormal physical condition, and therefore has abnormal perceptions.

This statement is from Bertrand Russell a man who critiques mysticism. I find the statement interesting because i do believe that intoxication isn't a strong way to the Mystical path but also i believe that fasting isn't either. I believe meditation is the purest way to a 'oneness' with the world but i don't rule out the interaction we have with this 'oneness' in our everyday lives.

I just found this portion of text interesting :P