The idea that Psychedelics raise our consciousness is a widely accepted notion. However, an alternative perspective suggests that they may not raise our consciousness but rather activate a latent form of consciousness that we are conditioned to repress since childhood. The renowned philosopher, Alan Watts, proposed the existence of two distinct types of consciousness...
For almost the entire time I have experimented with psychedelics (round 1 in 2017-18 and round 2 in 2022-23), I have also been watching and witnessing the early growth of my young niece (she's 7 now). And it has been almost impossible for me to ignore the fact that the medicine beckons me to engage with the world *more like her* than like most of the adults I'm surrounded by.
I have found that some of the biggest shifts and challenges have happened during the integration process, in trying to integrate my experiences in my entire lifestyle. My current integration focus is on finding a means of making money that is in line with my visions and path, because I kept finding that no matter how many wonderful journeys I went on, I still had to find ways to change my path in life and help it to match my consciousness.
For almost the entire time I have experimented with psychedelics (round 1 in 2017-18 and round 2 in 2022-23), I have also been watching and witnessing the early growth of my young niece (she's 7 now). And it has been almost impossible for me to ignore the fact that the medicine beckons me to engage with the world *more like her* than like most of the adults I'm surrounded by.
Very interesting Andrew. I wonder what the difference and similarity between the floodlight consciousness and the subconscious is.
I have found that some of the biggest shifts and challenges have happened during the integration process, in trying to integrate my experiences in my entire lifestyle. My current integration focus is on finding a means of making money that is in line with my visions and path, because I kept finding that no matter how many wonderful journeys I went on, I still had to find ways to change my path in life and help it to match my consciousness.
Amazing piece. You tell the most beautiful stories ❤️
Amazing piece that put into words some of my experiences that I hadn't been able to previously. Thank you!