Making an impact is extremely important to me- as is paying my bills. Between the two, I claim that I don't have time to socialize. Unfortunately, this has led me to feel rather lonely.
After listening to Tony Robbin's talk about our 6 psychological needs, and doing some introspection, I identified that I'm often trying to fulfill my longing for connection by swiping on Tinder and looking at porn. Ultimately, I know these actions are hallow and will never be able to fulfill me. Even more so, they drain my energy and mental capacity, distract me from my life's work, and compromise my character.
So I watched Leo's video on Addictions and on Loneliness. My main take away from those is that I need to
1. Develop a better relationship with myself
2. Realize the super big picture of non duality, and embrace that I can never be alone, if I truly am everything.
3. Face my inner demons, and burn them away through daily mediation.
4. Practice being very present and lean into the emotional discomfort, and
5. Go eat some mushrooms in the woods.
Overall, it seems like Leo's suggesting that we can better fulfill our need for connection through intrinsic means, than through extrinsic means.
In terms of using psychedelics as a tool to enhance this connection, what questions/ practices could one engage in, to deepen this connection?
I want to eradicate my dependence on extrinsic forces, to satisfy my psychological needs. Is there a silver bullet, or should I expect a long road?
