First time, smoked a few joints while telling my new friends that I thought there was a "better way to do this" - mild disassociative state, pleasurable ~ Second time... The lesson came quickly and decisively. Salvia merely had to provide me a small tasting of her power to level me with certain noble truths & I thank her for it (& thx all of you for posting)
Doesn't it seem odd that so many people have said that salvia has taught them a lesson in respect? I am glad, though, that you've had the opportunity to experience what you did, and that it helped you (as you say). =) May Lady Sally continue to help us all. =)
It seems fairly well acknowledged that one first should make friends with and get to know Salvia Div well before using it. It's what the shaman's did, and it was done for good reason. Like good friends, you should know each other well before embarking upon any journey. It's best to have a live plant that you can relate to and nurture. It is nature's way that life is giving, so it's best to give the plants life when taking essence from them.