Dear psychonauts,
As some may know I endured
zumba livestream a real hardship after my first ego death and had to turn to non-wordly solutions to fix my psyche. As if something kept lingering around and poked into my reality and increased synchronicity, telling me something. Alien, demonic? Whatever it was it was experienced as something real.
My question is: does this magical wisdom come from ourselves or from somewhere else? These insights could never come from my sober and anyone telling me this sober would hardly make an impact. I am slave of my flesh but whenever I go unto psychedelics, things change and happen even after the trip wears off.
Do any of you experience this comes from somewhere beyond ourselves or is this coming from within ourselves?
Looking eagerly forward to other experiences.
It sounds like you've had a profound and transformative experience, and you're grappling with questions about the nature of these insights and their source. The feeling of receiving "magical wisdom" or insights during psychedelic experiences is common, and many psychonauts, philosophers, and mystics have explored the idea of whether these revelations come from within oneself or from an external source.
From a psychological perspective, it's often said that psychedelic experiences bring suppressed or unconscious material to the surface, unlocking deep, hidden aspects of the psyche. In this sense, the insights you experience could be seen as coming from within—your own subconscious mind revealing aspects of your inner self, emotions, or unresolved conflicts. Psychedelics can allow access to these parts of the psyche in a more direct and intense way, which might explain why these experiences feel so real and powerful.
On the other hand, some people, including many spiritual traditions, believe that the insights gained during psychedelic journeys come from a source beyond the self, such as a collective unconscious, higher consciousness, or even external spiritual entities. The increased synchronicity and the sense of something "poking into your reality" might be interpreted as encounters with forces or dimensions beyond ordinary perception, whether that's the universe, otherworldly beings, or something more abstract.
Ultimately, there is no universally agreed-upon answer to this question, as much of it comes down to personal belief, philosophy, and interpretation. Some see these experiences as mystical or divine, while others view them as a product of the brain's neurochemistry and subconscious processes. Many psychonauts report that the insights they gain while on psychedelics continue to have an impact long after the trip, suggesting that these experiences might be tapping into something lasting or transformative.
The fact that you find these insights difficult to access in a sober state also highlights how psychedelics can break down conventional barriers of thought and perception, offering a different lens through which to view the world. Whether this wisdom is "from within" or "from beyond" is something each individual will need to explore for themselves, and it may vary from experience to experience.
What you're going through is a deep, personal exploration of your own consciousness, and it's not uncommon for people to continue processing these experiences for some time afterward. Many find value in discussing these experiences with others who have had similar journeys, as sharing and reflecting can help integrate the lessons learned.
Looking forward to hearing how others have interpreted their experiences, and I hope this reflection helps provide some perspective on your journey!
@Cannalicous
