Elephants: Please Don’t Go

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A week ago I was invited to join in a worldwide meditation
on behalf of the elephants in Africa, which are under renewed threat of
extinction. Ordinarily I am resistant to vigils, meditations, and "sending
light," because it feels like a cop-out, a substitute for doing something.
There is something obviously wrong with the attitude, "I won't do anything
to help you, but I will hold you in the light." And if I am unwilling or
unable to do something, I think it is better to face that truth than to imagine
I have acted by merely sitting there.

Yet I also understand the despair so many people feel as we
survey the depredations of the planet-wrecking machine, and our seeming
helplessness to stop it. Meditating on behalf of the elephants can be a salve
for that despair – but does it actually help the elephants, or only help us
feel better? Despite my resistance, I think it can actually help the elephants:
not as a substitute for action, but as a declaration to the universe of a
willingness to act. A meditation can say, "I want to do something but I
don't know what. Give me a way."

By sitting in a meditation for the elephants, or by holding
a person in the light, I am readying myself to act. Often, an opportunity
arises soon after that I might not have anticipated or imagined. I hold someone
in the light, and soon he, or someone else in a similar situation, offers
himself to me for assistance of some kind. The universe says, "Okay, we
hear you, here is a chance to act on your good will." If I act, then I
know my meditation was sincere. If I decline this invitation, I know I was
lying to myself. This is a deeper reason why I hesitate to join
meditations-for-the-cause. My plate is full already, and I don't want to offer
myself to causes I don't have time for.

On this occasion I said yes. Sure enough, the surprising
message I received from the elephants is compelling me to act, at least to the
extent that writing and speaking constitutes action. I would like to share with
you what the Elephant Oversoul told me – not that I especially believe in
oversouls as an ontological category. Nor do I disbelieve in them. It is a
convenient label to help describe my experience, which began with a strong
feeling of the presence of Elephant, and an almost-verbal communication from
that presence.

First, a few words on what, before my experience, I would
have called the "plight" of the elephants. While poaching for meat
and ivory remain big problems, the worst threat to the elephants today is
habitat destruction. Not only has development cut off their ancient migration
routes, herding then into increasingly confined places, but increased contact
with human settlements and agricultural operations causes friction and danger,
leading to pressure to "cull" the herds. When their natural habitats,
freedom to roam, and social structure are destroyed, elephants turn
"rogue," leading even their sympathizers to feel that they have no
choice but to kill them. Recent initiatives to turn vast tracts of African land
to palm oil plantations and other commodity crops threaten to exacerbate these
pressures. Elephants and their habitat are rapidly being converted into money;
some researchers fear they could be extinct from the wild in as little as five
years.

Why did I put "plight" in quotation marks? A
plight is a situation in which one is helpless to do anything but plead, to beg
for help or mercy, and one might indeed say that the elephants are helpless
victims of humanity's cruelty and greed. But this conception is contrary to the
communication I received that day at noon on a high mountaintop outside of
Santa Fe, New Mexico. After a few minutes of random thoughts, I felt the
presence of the Elephant, a vast and incredibly ancient being. I asked,
"What do you want?" The Elephant said, "We want you to ask us to
stay." There followed an upwelling of words and images to the following
effect:

Don't imagine that we are helpless to save ourselves. We
can manipulate reality in ways you cannot begin to imagine. We are leaving
because the way you treat us says that you don't want us. If our gifts are not
welcome to you, we will bow out.

I think most people would feel the same way, the way we feel
if we're working at a job where our contributions are not appreciated and we
are not respected. Perhaps some species do not care if we honor their gifts –
rats, maybe, termites, cockroaches – but elephants like whales and lions are
beings of great dignity, and will not stay on earth if we continue to
disrespect them.

All of this seems perversely anthropocentric – why should
human honoring of the elephants' gift matter more than any other species'
blessing – for indeed, the elephant is a keystone species in many African
ecosystems? It is not only human beings who will suffer from their loss, so why
should our attitude be more important than the warthogs'? I cannot answer this
with complete certainty, but I think that there are two reasons why it is we
humans from whom the elephants need to hear a plea to stay.

First, human beings are on the verge of entering our
species' adulthood, in which we are to become earth's steward, earth's partner,
earth's lover. Our coming-of-age ordeal is upon us, comprising the multiple
crises of our time, a subject I explore more deeply elsewhere. Anthropocentric
or not, we have taken on a role unique among all earth's species. No
other species has the power to destroy or transform landscapes and ecosystems
as we do. While it would be an exaggeration to say we might extinguish all life
on earth, we have already eliminated a vast number of species, and if habitat
destruction, ocean acidification, desertification, and other trends proceed
apace, we will surely eliminate many more. With small exaggeration, we might
say that the fate of the planet is in our hands. It is fitting, then, that the
plea to stay should come from us. I say plea, because indeed it is to humanity
that the word "plight" applies. Seeking to become nature's lords and
masters, we have instead so severed our connection with the source of life that
it is we who need nature's mercy.

Second, the elephants have a unique gift to
offer humanity. I can only speculate on what this may be, but I think they are
somehow holders of memory. Similarly to whales and dolphins, they use
low-frequency rumblings and stompings to transmit signals hundreds of miles
through the earth, enabling them to maintain a communication network, perhaps
even a collective mind, with other members of their species. I cannot explain
this rationally, but when I heard that they may go extinct, a certainty welled
up within me: If the elephants go extinct, there will be nuclear war. It is as
if, through some shamanic magic, they are preventing us from forgetting history
(or forgetting ourselves) and unleashing holocaust. A few elephants in zoos and
game reserves won't be enough – we need the elephant mind, the society of the
elephant walking this earth. Could it be that the Elephant is the embodiment of
some vast and merciful cosmic intelligence that is preventing us from killing
ourselves with our own cleverness before we reach maturity?

The healer Marie Levit offers a further perspective on the gift of the
Elephant:

The main spiritual qualities of elephants is their
greatness and "largeness." I believe that is what we are here to
learn from them. They are here to remind us of our own greatness. This is why
they have "great memory" – so they can remember of their sacred
greatness and remind those who has forgotten.

When our greatness disappears, elephants disappear as
well, as they feel that their main quality is not needed. Their conscious
disappearance is an awakening call for others. It's amazing that they are so
"large" that they choose to sacrifice themselves in order to remind
others of their largeness as well.

In my perception, this is what Ganesha story is about. In
that situation both Shiva and Shakti acted "small": Shiva wouldn't
give her space (what kind of God would do that?) and Shakti, in response
created a being who would protect her from her own man (what kind of Goddess
would need protection?) That's when elephant decides to sacrifice itself and
becomes Ganesha — to remind gods of their greatness every time they look at
his large head. 

I believe that is exactly why elephants choose to
disappear at this time of history. With the crisis of everything, people forget
more and more of their greatness, go into protection mode, like Shakti, and act
small like Shiva. I believe that the way to "save" elephants is to
fully receive their gift they are here to share with us, and remember our own
greatness. By embracing the "elephant consciousness" within ourselves
and Creation, we will support this energy on every level, including its
embodied expression, and the elephants will have no reason to disappear.

If these musings are unconvincing or perhaps repellent to
the reader, I might be tempted to take the usual Discovery Channel approach,
and appeal to pity instead. Such an appeal might say, "Well, perhaps the
elephants really aren't so important in the grand scheme of things, not
compared to the big environmental issues of the planet. But they are such
majestic creatures, it would be a shame if they disappeared. And they are so
intelligent, and what is happening to them is really awful." I won't make
this kind of appeal though, because it doesn't speak forth the urgency I feel.
The loss of the elephants wouldn't be a pity or a shame, it would be a
catastrophe whose proportions transcend rational explanation.

The ideology of the separate self that we have lived under
for centuries says that we can insulate ourselves from the effects of our
actions on others. On the collective level, it says that we can do the same to
nature, that we can always engineer our way out of every crisis. If the
elephants disappear, well, that's too bad, but we'll manage. This ideology,
however, is becoming obsolete, as physics, ecology, psychology, and
spirituality affirm the interdependent nature of the self, the self of
inter-beingness. Accordingly, what happens to the elephants is also happening
to ourselves, and their loss would tear an irreparable hole in the human
psyche.

You needn't take my word for it. Read the book Elephant
Whisperer
, or watch some of the videos on the Corelight page referenced
below, and you will understand that these beings are indeed part of ourselves,
and that their loss is our own. This connection, and not rational concerns
about ecosystems, is the real motivation for our desire to save the elephants.
The science and all the other arguments give the mind, which is steeped in the
belief systems of Separation, permission to believe what the heart already
knows.

How, then, do we ask the elephants to stay? Our request must
be communicated on multiple levels, not just as a mental or verbal asking,
however heartfelt. Indeed, the means of this asking comprise all the things
that activists and conservationists are doing today, the practical work on the
ground. The mental plea to stay is a beginning, an invitation for opportunities
to act in material and social reality. If you would like to do that, here are
some resources to get started:

Corelight:
combines hands-on action with an attunement to the spiritual importance of the
elephants.

Save the
Elephants
: based in Kenya. The worst slaughter is happening in central Africa.

Animal Rights
Africa: Comprehensive information to put the issue in context

Wildlife
Direct
: Links to numerous conservation activists

If you read about the situation and feel powerless to do
anything about it, then perhaps it is time to try what I did, to meditate on
the circumstances of the elephants and, with your heart and mind, plead with
them to stay. If you do so, I expect that soon you will have an opportunity to
do something real for them, if perhaps only indirectly. Something will call to
you.

The elephant extermination is part and parcel of a whole way
of life, a way of thinking and being that encompasses the money system,
science, religion, and more. We all have a part to play in creating a world in
which elephants are no longer slaughtered and habitats no longer converted to
commodity export crops. Each of us has something to receive from the elephants,
and each of us has something to give to them as well, to create a world in
which elephants are welcome. For one thing to change, everything must change;
if one thing changes, everything will. What is your part? What can you do? You
might feel paralyzed in the face of the enormity of the world's problems,
powerless and despairing. That is the time to bow into service and ask the
world, as I asked Elephant, What do you want?

I leave you with some words from the poet W.S. Merwin.

THE CHAIN TO HER LEG

If we forget Topsy
Topsy remembers

when we forget her mother
gunned down in the forest
and forget who killed her
and to whom they sold
the tusks the feet the good parts
and how they died and where
and what became of their children
and what happened to the forest
Topsy remembers

when we forget how
the wires were fastened on her
for the experiment
the first time
and how she smoldered and
shuddered there
with them all watching
but did not die
when we forget
the lit cigarette
the last laugh gave her
lit end first
as though it were a peanut
the joke for which she
killed him
we will not see home again

when we forget the circus
the tickets to see her die
in the name of progress
and Edison and the electric chair
the mushroom cloud will go up
over the desert
where the West was won
the Enola Gay will take off
after the chaplain's blessing
the smoke from the Black Mesa's
power plants will be
visible from the moon
the forests will be gone
the extinctions will accelerate
the polar bears will float
farther and farther away
and off the edge of the world
that Topsy remembers

 

Images by Exfordy/Brian Snelson, used courtesy of a Creative Commons license. 

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Ayahuasca is lovingly called “grandmother” or “mother” by many. Just how feminine is the brew? Read to learn all about women and ayahuasca.

What Is the Standard of Care for Ketamine Treatments?
Ketamine therapy is on the rise in light of its powerful results for treatment-resistant depression. But, what is the current standard of care for ketamine? Read to find out.

What Is Dissociation and How Does Ketamine Create It?
Dissociation can take on multiple forms. So, what is dissociation like and how does ketamine create it? Read to find out.

Having Sex on Ketamine: Getting Physical on a Dissociative
Curious about what it could feel like to have sex on a dissociate? Find out all the answers in our guide to sex on ketamine.

Special K: The Party Drug
Special K refers to Ketamine when used recreationally. Learn the trends as well as safety information around this substance.

Kitty Flipping: When Ketamine and Molly Meet
What is it, what does it feel like, and how long does it last? Read to explore the mechanics of kitty flipping.

Ketamine vs. Esketamine: 3 Important Differences Explained
Ketamine and esketamine are used to treat depression. But what’s the difference between them? Read to learn which one is right for you: ketamine vs. esketamine.

Guide to Ketamine Treatments: Understanding the New Approach
Ketamine is becoming more popular as more people are seeing its benefits. Is ketamine a fit? Read our guide for all you need to know about ketamine treatments.

Ketamine Treatment for Eating Disorders
Ketamine is becoming a promising treatment for various mental health conditions. Read to learn how individuals can use ketamine treatment for eating disorders.

Ketamine Resources, Studies, and Trusted Information
Curious to learn more about ketamine? This guide includes comprehensive ketamine resources containing books, studies and more.

Ketamine Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
Our ultimate guide to ketamine has everything you need to know about this “dissociative anesthetic” and how it is being studied for depression treatment.

Ketamine for Depression: A Mental Health Breakthrough
While antidepressants work for some, many others find no relief. Read to learn about the therapeutic uses of ketamine for depression.

Ketamine for Addiction: Treatments Offering Hope
New treatments are offering hope to individuals suffering from addiction diseases. Read to learn how ketamine for addiction is providing breakthrough results.

Microdosing Ketamine & Common Dosages Explained
Microdosing, though imperceivable, is showing to have many health benefits–here is everything you want to know about microdosing ketamine.

How to Ease a Ketamine Comedown
Knowing what to expect when you come down from ketamine can help integrate the experience to gain as much value as possible.

How to Store Ketamine: Best Practices
Learn the best ways how to store ketamine, including the proper temperature and conditions to maximize how long ketamine lasts when stored.

How To Buy Ketamine: Is There Legal Ketamine Online?
Learn exactly where it’s legal to buy ketamine, and if it’s possible to purchase legal ketamine on the internet.

How Long Does Ketamine Stay in Your System?
How long does ketamine stay in your system? Are there lasting effects on your body? Read to discover the answers!

How Ketamine is Made: Everything You Need to Know
Ever wonder how to make Ketamine? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how Ketamine is made.

Colorado on Ketamine: First Responders Waiver Programs
Fallout continues after Elijah McClain. Despite opposing recommendations from some city council, Colorado State Health panel recommends the continued use of ketamine by medics for those demonstrating “excited delirium” or “extreme agitation”.

Types of Ketamine: Learn the Differences & Uses for Each
Learn about the different types of ketamine and what they are used for—and what type might be right for you. Read now to find out!

Kitty Flipping: When Ketamine and Molly Meet
What is it, what does it feel like, and how long does it last? Read to explore the mechanics of kitty flipping.

MDMA & Ecstasy Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
Our ultimate guide to MDMA has everything you want to know about Ecstasy from how it was developed in 1912 to why it’s being studied today.

How To Get the Most out of Taking MDMA as a Couple
Taking MDMA as a couple can lead to exciting experiences. Read here to learn how to get the most of of this love drug in your relationship.

Common MDMA Dosage & Microdosing Explained
Microdosing, though imperceivable, is showing to have many health benefits–here is everything you want to know about microdosing MDMA.

Having Sex on MDMA: What You Need to Know
MDMA is known as the love drug… Read our guide to learn all about sex on MDMA and why it is beginning to makes its way into couple’s therapy.

How MDMA is Made: Common Procedures Explained
Ever wonder how to make MDMA? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how MDMA is made.

Hippie Flipping: When Shrooms and Molly Meet
What is it, what does it feel like, and how long does it last? Explore the mechanics of hippie flipping and how to safely experiment.

How Cocaine is Made: Common Procedures Explained
Ever wonder how to make cocaine? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how cocaine is made.

A Christmas Sweater with Santa and Cocaine
This week, Walmart came under fire for a “Let it Snow” Christmas sweater depicting Santa with lines of cocaine. Columbia is not merry about it.

Ultimate Cocaine Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
This guide covers what you need to know about Cocaine, including common effects and uses, legality, safety precautions and top trends today.

NEWS: An FDA-Approved Cocaine Nasal Spray
The FDA approved a cocaine nasal spray called Numbrino, which has raised suspicions that the pharmaceutical company, Lannett Company Inc., paid off the FDA..

The Ultimate Guide to Cannabis Bioavailability
What is bioavailability and how can it affect the overall efficacy of a psychedelic substance? Read to learn more.

Cannabis Research Explains Sociability Behaviors
New research by Dr. Giovanni Marsicano shows social behavioral changes occur as a result of less energy available to the neurons. Read here to learn more.

The Cannabis Shaman
If recreational and medical use of marijuana is becoming accepted, can the spiritual use as well? Experiential journalist Rak Razam interviews Hamilton Souther, founder of the 420 Cannabis Shamanism movement…

Cannabis Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
Our ultimate guide to Cannabis has everything you want to know about this popular substances that has psychedelic properties.

Cannabis and Ayahuasca: Mixing Entheogenic Plants
Cannabis and Ayahuasca: most people believe they shouldn’t be mixed. Read this personal experience peppered with thoughts from a procannabis Peruvian Shaman.

CBD-Rich Cannabis Versus Single-Molecule CBD
A ground-breaking study has documented the superior therapeutic properties of whole plant Cannabis extract as compared to synthetic cannabidiol (CBD), challenging the medical-industrial complex’s notion that “crude” botanical preparations are less effective than single-molecule compounds.

Cannabis Has Always Been a Medicine
Modern science has already confirmed the efficacy of cannabis for most uses described in the ancient medical texts, but prohibitionists still claim that medical cannabis is “just a ruse.”

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