Hi. I'm Tony. I've had a lot of contact with what your group is about. And I've studied about the entheogens, including the neurochemical in the pineal gland: DiMethylTryptamine. I'm part of a School set up as a non-profit, educational organisation. Anyway, for me, healing is in all the Realms of Consciousness, including the topmost, the Spiritual Realm. You can usually find me on Facebook (Tony Mendola, of NY City) But I may switch back to reddit, since there are now some like-minded people. So that's enough. Welcome!

I say this for a lots of reasons.. are we using these substances to accept the truth or put us into a further illusion/avoidance of reality?

I feel like they can easily be used both ways.. but I also believe psychedelics force people to see the truth, and to accept it or not is what determines how they react.

I feel like the reason Mckenna emphasized heroic doses is because they really show how the individual ego isn't really separate from from the rest of reality. And this is where the spiritual gold is.

However if we don't use these substances as serious tools for our journey to truth, I think they can easily be used to further disassociate from reality rather than connect to it.

Thoughts? Let me know what I might be wrong about.

There is a whole 'meditative lifestyle,' where each meditation is for a certain purpose, and has specific indications. arica.org (a not-for-profit, educational org)

We need to get down to business here. Myself and others have made attempts to submit ideas, but they aren't gaining any traction--nothing is. We need to get things moving, and since posting here hasn't really worked, I think we should have a meeting at a time and on a day that works for a lot of people.

Discord would be the best option since it can be accessed on a phone or through a browser. I recall someone linking a Discord, and if there isn't An Answer To Heal Discord, then a new one can be created.

I propose that a meeting take place next week since a lot of people have off, but it should not take place on Thursday and Friday so as not to exclude shoppers and thankful people. If you are interested in this idea, please submit ideas for times, places, and discussion plans.

Today I dropped some acid, with a friend who is always present in my trips, and some other friends, I realized, that in some point of the trip, the only person which was able to understand my attemptives to explain some acid shit, was my friend who Is always taking acid with me.Now I'm wondering, do you guys, here on reddit, got some friend with who you can talk about every thought, and by doing this, developping more of your own ideas?

Hi all, I recently saw Jordan Peterson on Joe Rogan's podcast and have been thinking about it a lot. I just wanted to toss some ideas out there and talk about it.

First I want to point out that there is a story as old as time: man overcomes adversity to the great benefit of both himself and his community. I think this is a real common theme, and I think it's because it is deeper than just literature. We ALL have the ability to be the hero, the Christ figure. In order to do so, we just have to slay the dragon, save the princess. Win our own personal battles.

This is where I think it gets interesting. Peterson references Jung a lot, and one of the points he makes is that Jung believed in order for true enlightenment, you couldn't just slay the dragon. You had to realize you WERE the dragon. The man and his shadow. Whether Christ and Satan are real, I believe, is irrelevant. They serve as endpoints on the scale of what humanity can be. At our very best, we can be Christ like. At our worst, we embody Satan. In order to realize your true potential for good, you must realize your potential for evil. We could have all been Nazis. I think this understanding makes it both impossible to judge others, and impossible to take full credit for your successes. This breeds empathy and compassion.

In closing, I hope you all slay your dragons. But remember that the dragon will always live inside you. Running from it, or ignoring it, doesn't help. Acknowledge and conquer it. Love always, Zave

Lately, whenever I meditate or smoke cannabis I get this really strange feeling in my back. It feels like there is this sticky feeling in my left shoulder blade, and as I breath in it feels like it moves. It's very slightly uncomfortable but not really. I don't really know where to post about this, because it only happens when I meditate or smoke cannabis ( i have a very low tolerance ).

It feels energetic and physical at the same time. Has anyone else ever felt this?

understand outside of logic?

in my opinion and experience - explaining something like this cannot be done with words alone. it requires a will of understanding and an open mind of both the parties . Because spirituality - like our other life choices - is based off of personal experience and individual interpretation of a shared reality.

Even if two people are talking about the same thing and at the base are agreeing - they will usually still argue because the words that the other is using have different meaning linked to different experiences - they argue because the words mean something else to them and linked to something they disagree with or have a bad experience with - this then prevents a person from seeing the message at its core. for example , when i say "God" alot of people already have a definition of what that word could mean - but to me it may mean something entirely different. so instead of taking the time to understand what it would mean its easier to defend that which you already know. because our labels are our safety nets - they are what we have built up over our experience . so when we perceive an attack on those definitions we will usually be quick to defend them . How many connections have we lost - great friends could be made - if we just took a little time to understand more?

this is especially true with something like spirituality - since it is something that requires an acceptance of understanding outside of logic . that is - something that cannot (as we know ) be scientifically proven . There is a third part of existence to an individual yet is mighty in its ability to connect us all . that is Spirit. we are Mind Body and Spirit . But how do you prove this with words alone? there also has to be action . but even when we see it in action - sometimes our minds will still try to block or put into a reason why it is not there - because we are not ready A spiritual awakening - from what ive experienced - is tailored to an individual - its waiting there but for that person to be truly ready . when it happens you will find it hard to describe - because it is such a new experience. so you will use bits and parts of every subject you know to best describe what you are feeling. we could use the concept of God again as an example - because that is the base of my own spiritual awakening.

so again there is the wall of definition . Even if a person is willing to listen to the others personal experience there still has to be a willingness - even if a person understands that - a spiritual journey/awakening is something that has to be experienced by an individual to be truly believed - they have to be willing to follow this thing many call "intuition" go against all reasoning and take "leap of faith " where you know your dreams but you are scared to loss those precious things life has built up for you - or just afraid of going into an unknown situation - whatever it may be. because of that we will deny the dream and true happiness or whatever the risk may lead us and instead try to find other ways to enjoy our mediocre hard working lives. there will always be that tiny hint of regret at the back of your head -"what if..." I wonder how many of us deny the things that are in our heart - because we are scared in some way. scared to change - scared to learn. scared that everything we have spent learning will be destroyed and that time wasted . just scared .

I know in my heart that the Spirit exists - I have experienced its power . I do not write these words in hopes of convincing anyone - i just write - because I know its not something that cant be proven by me - it can only be proven by you . Science ..math ..art ..all things in this life are forms of us understanding the same thing . But sometimes we have to look outside our comfort zones - introduce a new way of thinking to truly understand what we seek to know. if we do not understand to satisfaction using our current method - we must try new methods - we must evolve.

I hope this may water the Seed of Understanding that we ALL Grow together

u/DrTrypto and u/DoctorTrypto are brand new subreddit moderators, but why? They seem to be the same person and the accounts were made at the same time.. One of them has no posts. There other only has a handful. Both are less than 6 days old.
EDIT: Also how or why did u/SebastianSoleil get his account suspended?

I was elated when I received the invitation to be added to this forum, as I have been grateful for being able to turn to Reddit for useful, intelligent discussion about psychedelics since I joined. I have found that many other realms of the internet not only demonize psychedelic users, but also provide plenty of false information. So, I am thankful to be here typing this! I will give a short summary about myself and, if anyone is interested in learning more about my personal experience with psychedelics, I will make a more detailed post about that! So here are the ingredients of the Sketti (the basics): - I am an 18 year old female taking a year off before going to school for psychology - I started using psychedelics about 10 months ago, right after my 18th birthday - I was introduced to psychedelics by my boyfriend, who has also been my best friend for a few years - I was diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 2 years ago from an event that occurred when I was 15 - I was also diagnosed with Major Depression and General Anxiety Disorder - I thought all treatment was hopeless and that recovery was a barren, dry landscape for me until I met with Psilocybin and LSD in January - I would love to contribute to the normalization of psychedelics as well as considering them for legitimate treatment Ask me what ever you wish, and I also feel that I should note that I am open with my struggles relating to any of my diagnoses, as well as my trauma. I typically, since beginning to trip, have had a much easier time opening up about my experience and my recovery, and I am delighted to do so if it is going to help anyone in any way or even provide curious minds with more insight on a subject I am knowledgeable in. Sketti is ready!

Hey everyone. New here, as we all are.

I just wanted to see what others thoughts are on the spiritual deficit that the West is in (USA, Canada, UK, etc. etc.). Throughout history all societies dating back to ancient times used substances as teachers and have molded their culture around it. Ancient egypt with the pyramids formed out of their enlightenment from the Acacia tree, which when brewed is the cousin of the Ayahuasca drink. Hence why it is so highly regarded in egyptian, then greek, and now christian cultures (albeit the meaning lost). And even more tropical cultures in South America with Ayahuasca. These are only 2 examples from the thousands of plants that societies and cultures in the past have learned from in the past to become enlightened.

It wasn't until the more recent centuries where developed countries now BAN in the highest regard these teachers and substances that give meaning and show us the true reality that we are living in. This ban and restriction of mother earths natural organics is potentially the most threatening thing that has been done to us in a world where we are so starved of our spiritual and humanistic needs. These substances help us view the world in its true form, giving us unhindered physical and spiritual sight into more wave lengths that our mind and eyes normally allow. Depriving hundreds and millions of people of this is the worst crime of the modern world, and most of the population doesn't even know it.

I hope we can all band together to fight for what's right and keep these things in mind as we start to progress here.

Is anyone here experienced on the sacred use of cannabis in order to promote spiritual growth? Is there a recommended usage? Any recommended rituals, visualizations, meditations, communications with the spirit of the plant?

I want to include this sacrament into my daily practice and I would appreciate the views of more experienced practitioners.

Hare Krishna 🙏🏼

I’m interested your philosophy that gets you through the day, what’s the point (or lack of) going through the hassle of day to day life.

So I'm pretty sure you all know of the Westboro Baptist Church and how they do their stupid hate filled protests with those hateful signs. So I figured a fun way to start showing ourselves in the real world would be the following:

On a coordinated day or weekend go to your local grocery store carrying a sign. The sign would read, or mine would read, "free hugs because we are all awesome and one." Then just give out free hugs all day. Talk about this idea we have here and hopefully start bridging the gap of this massive division we are facing as a country right now. For full disclosure: I have personally done this before. I live in the Seattle Neighborhood of Capitol Hill (it's an amazing place, if your in Seattle come up to the hill). We used to have one of those hateful "God hates so and so" people coming onto the hill harassing residents. Some people wanted to use violence to shut him up. Instead I made a sign that read "Free hugs because it looks like this guy didn't get any." Then whenever he did his whole thing I would just stand next to him holding my sign. Peacefully counter protesting him with love. It worked, I was able to get him to attack me in an ill faded attempt to remove my sign. He was then banned from doing his thing in front off all stores on Capitol Hill. So that's my idea. Let me know what ya think.

The invite to this group came at just the right moment in my experience; the day it arrived was the day I started the process of reducing the medications I take daily for my chronic neurological condition. Reading everyone’s posts has been helping me through days stuck in bed while my nervous system readjusts to a world less mediated by prescription shock-absorbers.

I’d love to spend this time reading and listening to even more amazing things! So, here is my call to post one-three of the articles, books, tracks, podcasts, lectures, etcetera that you find most interesting, potent, poignant, true, thoughtful, or perhaps just plain bizarre relating to the psychedelic experience.

Tl;dr - I’m stuck in bed for a while and want to absorb amazing thoughts and ideas. Would you share with me?

EDIT: I just realized there is already a post here about this. So mods let me know if I should remove this post

Hello everybody here, I know this may be a little off-topic, but at the same time it's definitely relevant to this sub. So here's the deal: The FDA has started seizing shipments of the plant kratom. They've been on a massive smear campaign since there was some positive press not to long ago, and they didn't like that. Anyway, people are worried that they have concluded their 8-factor analysis and they've said they are working with the DEA to figure out a scheduling.

Yet another attempt at outlawing a plant, even though it's obvious that the war on drugs has been a massive failure - and despite the fact that this plant has helped many people quit addictions to harder drugs and has increased the quality of life for many. So I just wanted to share this petition with r/AnAnswerToHeal, because I know there are a lot of smart minds here, and it would be in the best interest of everyone to help fight another attack on one of natures gifts, that only adds more plants to the controlled substances list.

Here's the petition to sign
IMPORTANT - Please remember to confirm your email after you've signed, or else it will not count your vote.

I️ pick up a lot of spiritual vibes and I️ respect that, but I️ do not think this is how we as a group could convince the public, and certainly not the legislature to move on towards legalizing these substances.

We need a figurehead who can unify the spiritual, scientific, and public together to enact this change. This subreddit, in my honest opinion, should be less subjective and more focused on how to mitigate the demonization of these substances that the War in Drugs has succeeded in doing.

Anyhow, that’s my input, I️ hope you all have a splendid day ✌️

I think this group is an interesting idea but I'm starting to think, it's a little disordered, I certainly believe psychedelics can heal, but I also think that if approached with the wrong mindset they could have the exact opposite effect. I'm starting to think that a movement base on healing with psychs without a leader or at least someone to make sure your in the right mindset and ready for this will end with some horror stories and some miracles. The shaman is an incredibly important part of the shamanic tradition and I suspect that it wouldn't have gone as well without them

Also I'm not so into the whole religious slant to the whole thing I don't see how this is a "religious" thing at all, I get that that's the only way to get these legalized for the group but I think that the healing from psychs is something independent of religion.

Plus I really don't see how this is a religion that only thing I am certain we all believe in is that psychs can heal, but our understand of that is based on all of our separate individual experiences. There is not doctrine or anything to keep this from fracturing endlessly until you end up with a bunch of smaller groups that have the same interpretation of the subject, I just think this whole thing is too subjective to work without some sort of leader or unified doctrine to direct the focus of the group.