Gabriel Antonio

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@Salvijus Actually I was highly unstable. Luckily, my trip was more about emotional healing. Probably because I didn’t take a high dose. There was no shattering of reality. That would have likely made me go even deeper into the rabbit hole. And it could’ve had really bad consequences. Instead, the trip made me fall in love with physical reality. I would observe someone in the ceremony, and I’d feel an immense love for that being. I also rejuvenated a lot after the ceremony. But, again, psychedelics are not for everyone. Many psychonauts not only would be much better off if they stopped; they turn tripping into an addiction. Anyway, thanks for sharing your opinion! Psychedelics do have a dark side despite all the healing I got from them...

Same here. And what I’ve found through the years is that will power is overestimated. The most significant changes in my life came to me naturally. That’s why I was opposed to removing the thumbs-up feature. We are humans... we need incentives to motivate us. Sure, some people get neurotic about “likes”, but I think they’re necessary. Anyway, I hope you realize soon how amazing you already are, and that you begin to trust in your natural self.

I don’t fully agree with you. Before I first went to an ayahuasca ceremony, I was in a moment of hardcore existential seeking. And in that trip, I realized what a great blessing it is to be a human. It was as if “my heart opened”. As many seekers, I had been destroying my relationships. And in the trip, I realized first-hand the significance of bonding with others. I felt an enormous love that I hadn’t felt ever since I was 7 or 8. Then, with that, my neurotic quest for spiritual liberation dropped away. Even though I don’t use psychedelics antmore, I am grateful that I tried them at least once in my life. That being said, I’m not saying the same thing will happen with the OP. Psychedelics might trigger psychotic, maniac (unhealthy euphoria), or megalomaniac episodes. And they can be very traumatic. But, again, these substances can also reconnect the person with Being, which can melt away many neurotic, obsessive, and obselete patterns. @PetarKa Not an easy choice... try to follow your intuition. And remember that psychedelics are not the only way to bring healing into your life. Good luck ?

I think you're doing way too much. Quality > Quantity

Nice! Thanks for sharing. The odds of falling asleep while laying down are much higher. I don’t do well in neither sitting nor laying meditation. That’s why I do Tai Chi (aka moving meditation).

Liberating? To be honest, it sounded like your family was invasive and careless. I don’t blame them. Very few people know anything about social anxiety. Anyway, if that had happened to me, I would probably go back into my shell. Interesting. Sometimes anxiety can go away on a click. Not always though... First, it’s better to be negative and honest, as opposed to be positive and fake. Second, sometimes the more I try, the less progress I make. Don’t get me wrong: it is indeed a disorder, and some sort of action is needed to overcome it, but being obsessive about it will only make it worse. Third, people who have social anxiety are extra hard with themselves. In my case, I certainly do not need people telling me what I’m doing wrong. I already do that too much on my own. So, remember to be extra patient with yourself, celebrate small victories, and to be easy on yourself. One mantra I like to use is: I am fucking amazing. I do understand your frustration, though. SA sucks. Don't ask for our opinion. Just do what you feel like it. Posting about other things might be interesting also. Talking only about the disorder can get tiresome. But anyway, you write very well, and your posts are an enjoyable read. I'm sure you're helping a lot of people who are only reading and not posting anything. A lot of us are still in our shell... Btw - Leo has a great episode on patience.

Interesting report. Being in so much physical pain must make life extra-challenging (hard mode)... Here’s my two cents: set realistic expectations, and don’t be so rigid about discipline. A common mistake in self-development is trying to change too much, too fast. Try to focus on one specific thing at a time — such as eating better, or fixing your sleep schedule, etc... Good luck ? Btw - Nice images!

Para as pessoas que estão lutando com a depressão:

@Devi Shanti

Beautiful. I think a good indicator that the insight is intellectual is: the person constantly reaffirms it. For example, "It's all me!!! There's nothing but me!!!" or "The Now is everything that exists. The only thing that is real is the Now!!! The Now!!!" When there's true wisdom, the mind gets silence. There's no need for euphoria. It's just a calm contentment. And the person won't feel the need to tell the world about his insights. An example of what wisdom does not look like, in my opinion:

Solipsism detected...

Why do you mention the word “now” so many times? Lol Cute pic We are all cannabis, dude!

Let me guess: you’ve taken psychedelics? Lol, I’ve been there. Anyway, just remember that each of us has our own individuality. Careful not to fall into the solipsism trap.

Why on Earth are you still tripping?

“Dissociation (being split-off from one’s deepest truth) mimics enlightenment – but it isn’t enlightenment. People who are dissociated live in great peace. But this is only because they have blocked their negative feelings. The enlightened person resolves his negatives feelings, and thus his peace is not false. People who are dissociated do not suffer. But this is only because they have abandoned their healing process and numbed their pain. Enlightenment grows from the fertilized soil of suffering. People who are dissociated call themselves enlightened. But this is only because they have they have no conception of what enlightenment is. Enlightenment is the polar opposite of dissociation. People who are dissociated feel they have mastered forgiveness. But this is only because they completely deny the harm done to them – and the damage remaining. The enlightened forgive spontaneously and without effort because they have fully embraced their damaged parts and grieved every honest ounce of their misery.” - Daniel Mackler

Try to find other people to connect.

Interesting question. Here’s a good article about that: http://stonepsychology.com/is-your-ego-healthy-or-unhealthy-heres-how-to-tell/

In this case, the natural response would be to have a negative emotion. Having an euphoric reaction instead is definitely not a good sign.

That doesn't sound healthy to be honest.