@PsychedelicsUK Thank you for your earnest, heartfelt work. In the words of philosopher, Huston Smith, “the goal of the spiritual life is not altered states but altered traits.” Therein lies that real gold we seek.
@Chacruna_net Doubtlessly, Ayahasca helped free me from severe, longterm addiction. But without a genuine path of sober living, these profound experiences can fade and old habits can re-emerge.
Without question, I am in the “certain people” category. Alcoholism and addiction had rendered me quite insane by most standards. Ayahuasca enabled me to make contact with a power greater than myself that did, in fact, restore me to sanity. My heart is full of gratitude.
“In certain cases, for certain people, (psychedelics) they make you sane”
Michael Pollan, author of New York Times #1 Bestseller "How to Change Your Mind: The New Science of Psychedelics" speaks about the most... https://t.co/OW0CX4rwT8
I write about how ritually guided, transformative states of consciousness were foundational to my own recovery and how the use of psychedelics can be beneficial when battling addiction. 2min read. #JoyOfSoberLiving#AddictionKills https://t.co/gIhSbv6sn3
I write about my experience as a 20 year, hopelessly addicted, alcoholic and opiate addict. 2 min read. #JoyOfSoberLiving#AddictionKills https://t.co/Q9sfTjP54d
Charles’ intuition of the 12 Steps is spot on. Indeed, we do surrender to win. That beautiful paradox enables us to lucidly unravel the causes and conditions of our malady, and it empowers us to take the effective actions that can help transform us and our world.