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“If the words ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’ don’t include the right to experiment with your own consciousness, then the ‘Declaration of Independence’ isn’t worth the hemp it was written on.” ― ~ Terence Kemp McKenna ~ In an era of evolutionary exigency caused by the excesses of consumerism, Cannabis sativa affords humanity a regenerative source of fuel, food, and fiber produced by organic methods, and a realistic tactic for climate change mitigation via the sequestration of carbonaceous biomass in our cropland, whereby the plant can produce four times as much paper as the same area of trees. Despite a favorable climate and unlimited market, it is listed among the most criminally-prohibited psychoactive drugs on Schedule 1 of the ‘Controlled Substances Act’, and thus, the cultivation of industrial hemp is effectively illegal, at the present time, in these United States of America. To exemplify the message printed upon them, pages of this First Edition of ENTHEOGENESIS were manufactured from 25% Canadian cannabis and 75% post-consumer recycled waste, making it the first such book produced in the past American century. This unique textstock, from Greenfield Paper Company, was milled in the U.S.A. by a facility that purchases wind energy offsets and reclaims its wastewater. Because the egregious laws of this country place ecological consideration at odds with fiscal sustainability, such materials are provided at the author’s expense, and design of this publication is thus predicated, to a large extent, on their efficient usage. The coverstock is of New Leaf Primavera Silk, whose 60% post-consumer recycled content is the highest of any coated sheet available today, while 20% pre-consumer recycled waste and 20% Forest Stewardship Council certified pulpwood comprise the remainder. Currently based off-the-grid at Earthaven Ecovillage, beLove’s headquarters are built of, and powered by renewable resources, while the author’s tour for meme dissemination is fueled by biodiesel. This volume was printed domestically with non-toxic inks by McNaughton & Gunn, whose EarthCare initiative has reduced its landfill waste per bound book produced by 95% in the past ten years. We believe that if the human species should achieve sustainability, our paradigm will not come from the top of a pyramid scheme. While some protest the status quo or demand solar energy, beLove aspires to a solution-oriented model of artiSunal vertical integration and environmental enterprise, with an eye toward obsolescence of government and freedom from reliance on petroleum fuels. Thanks for participating in this adventure, where ethics will prevail over economics. PLEASE RETURN THIS BOOK TO: AEGAE: Volume Two ENTHEOGENESIS Origin of the Divinity within Us A novel future from Brian Love Because the author and publisher of this work rejects the institution of intellectual property, it is not copyrighted. For the sake of information dissemination, you are permitted to transmit or reproduce this offering, in whole or part, by means and in whatever form you deem appropriate. However, I request of those who would hence propagate ENTHEOGENESIS that they proceed with accuracy, integrity, and proper attribution made; in the spirit of evolution, whence it came; and absent intention of profit, since the considerable effort given thence is my own, as is the expense. I reserve the right to read aloud for the first audiorecording of this novel. I hope to collaborate in adaptations that may arise, graphic, cinematic, theatric, or otherwise, if I am alive and able; whilst I pray for any such endeavor to encompass the forthcoming volumes of AEGAE as well. This complete edition is available in digital format as a free download; readers who thus encounter it are nevertheless invited to contribute. To do so, or for more information, please visit our website: Distribution by: Mail correspondence: ATLAS BOOKS BRIAN LOVE 30 Amberwood Parkway 9 Full Circle Trail Ashland, OH 44805 Black Mountain, NC 28711 FIRST EDITION isbn: 978-09882354-0-3 Printed in the United States of America on paper comprising 25% Canadian hemp and 75% post-consumer recycled waste. Illustration, graphics, and web platform by Stephanie Usery Text, design, typesetting, and artistic direction by Brian Love MAy THE SOURCE BE WITH yOU 8 ENTHEOGENESIS : Origin of the Divinity within Us ENTHEOGENESIS Origin of the Divinity within Us CONTENTS Dedication............................................................................................10 Admonition........................................................................................11 Invocation...........................................................................................12 Prologue...............................................................................................13 THE NEOPSYCHIC Testament One........................................................................................................16 Two........................................................................................................24 Three......................................................................................................37 Four........................................................................................................47 Five.......................................................................................................59 Six..........................................................................................................68 Seven.....................................................................................................77 Eight.....................................................................................................87 Nine.......................................................................................................98 THE PALEOPSYCHIC Testament Libra...................................................................................................108 Scorpio.............................................................................................127 Sagittarius.......................................................................................139 Capricorn..........................................................................................150 Aquarius..........................................................................................158 Pisces..................................................................................................169 Aries.....................................................................................................180 THE MetapsYCHIC Testament Taurus................................................................................................200 Gemini.............................................................................................214 Cancer................................................................................................226 Leo........................................................................................................239 Virgo...................................................................................................249 Libra redux.......................................................................................261 Scorpio redux..................................................................................277 Epilogue.............................................................................................284 Afterword.........................................................................................287 A novel future from BRIAN LOVE 9 Dedicated to the shaman at the end of hisstory: This is my mind, given in your memory, so you will be here with us on this day and always. you are the truth, the life, and the way; May your resurrection concresce upon the eschaton. Please guide us to embrace our singularity, as we give thanks for the ingression of novelty. “I’ll try to be around and about. But if I’m not, then you know that I’m behind your eyelids, and I’ll meet you there.” ~ Terence Kemp McKenna ~ November 16, 1946 April 3, 2000 10 ENTHEOGENESIS : Origin of the Divinity within Us ADMONITION Dear reader, be forewarned; ENTHEOGENESIS may require the use of a dictionary andor encyclopedia, not to mention a working knowledge of Greek and Roman mythology... you might want to reread the ILIAD and ODySSEy, just to make sure. Too hard for you? Too much work? Then I warn you again: Walk away, choose another title. However, you heroes who seek new lands, who are unafraid of new ideas or education, those of you who pursue cerebral adventure, who desire a challenge worthy of your intellect: Well then, step right up and open this book. you may not agree, you will very likely be offended, but you will NOT be bored, I promise you that...and you will be moved. you will be moved, I say, by the skill of a storyteller who brings an entire dysfunctional world into clear focus. you will be moved by the sharp examination of a brand new way of life. And you will be moved, again, by the description of the travels and travails of a young man thrown by fear and horrible mistakes into a brave new world. This is more than just a dystopia, more than sci-fi adventure, though it is both of those things. In the great tradition of NINETEEN EIGHTy-FOUR, THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, MEMOIRS FOUND IN A BATHTUB, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, MOCKINGBIRD, and FAHRENHEIT 451, this novel, through its characters, through its epic plot, through its made up story will bring you to the place all good books will bring us