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This has been my observation as well. I've spoken to quite a few people now who have done a lot of psychedelics and are still dealing with personal matters/mental health stuff, "seeing spirits" and telling more stories to themselves from the trips. So yes it's generally not going to happen if one is not ready for it. And I agree that it cannot be forced upon someone who's not ready.

@Hardkill I recommend Anand Giridharadas' and Marianne Williamson's takes on this. Marianne talks often about the movements you mentioned and how it relates to the current state of things.

Use the analyzing as a tool only and only when you need it to help you. You don't need much of it to produce a result. What are you trying to create/attract/get to? And what's the path of least resistance? See that over complicating things is just a delay tactic between you and the thing.

@Ramu Yeah sorry to hear that! It's a lot of money for most folks here. Btw have you tried mushrooms? They were much easier to get in my area.

I think pick-up is best used to develop skills around attraction, same could be said for women I do think there are skills/awareness involved in developing attraction on both sides. There are more conscious ways of doing short-term dating and there are less loving/conscious ways of doing it, and it's a pretty wide spectrum. There's a very clear difference between someone who learns pick-up skills because they like to be with women/develop intimacy with women vs. someone who's looking for a quick fix/ego-boost without really wanting to know the other person or really see them even as a person. There's no joy to be around someone who clearly both dislikes women and wants/expects sex from them at the same time. It's something I can easily pick up these days and have no interest in being around. The best situation is rare where you find your "soulmate"(s), and I think pick-up/short-term dating is more to fill the gaps when you don't have that in your life yet.

@Ramu Yeah same I am re-ordering stuff from a different place coz the previous one didn't seem to work out (the website is no longer even around), and I got the recommendation from a member here too. Can be a challenge for sure.

This is what happens when you treat people like commodities and one-dimensionally.

It's more nuanced, it's very easy for "confidence" to turn into narcissism or being emotionally shut off, and that's not very attractive or great for connecting... a balance of the ability to be vulnerable and having a good amount of self-assurance is so much more appealing in my book.

Well said. One of the main things I am realizing is that you can only really expect to give unconditional love, and not expect in return, but that it may get "reflected back" in some unexpected ways. It's easier said than done , but that's the "purification process" if you want to be an agent of light in this world as we are now.

Maybe it's "hopeless" if you believe that it's hopeless .

@Emrie I guess it depends. Sometimes we can "go along" with people externally so it doesn't cause more problems for us (practically speaking), sometimes when it's opportune, it's worthwhile to stand up for ourselves. Internally it's good to always know where you stand with things, but intelligently navigate other people as you go on. Many such challenges will keep appearing and each time we have to assess whether it's "worth the fight". I would say most times it's good to flex that muscle especially if you haven't been doing it. You might be amazed at how things quickly turn around.

@Adodd I upped my water intake this time and seems to have helped with the headache so far!

I've been experiencing light headaches post mushroom trips, it's fairly mild but persistent for days afterwards nonetheless. I am wondering if anyone has any remedies for this (aside from doing fewer trips). Much appreciated!

@bambi What specific symptoms besides head pressure? Is it things like fatigue and a general feeling of being unwell? There could be a few reasons for it depending. I have struggles like that and am still investigating it with a naturopath and it's been 2 years like this maybe I can share some clues so you can investigate for yourself too. For its own sake really, to know the truth Not if that's not what you want.

You're welcome!

How could I have forgotten this little gem, directly related to this work: https://store.steampowered.com/app/582270/Everything/

??? He seems either stuck where he is or growing backwards...

@Razard86 hah, so are you, and there’s more to say..like lack of recognition of our true nature.

@Vincent S Thank you very much for those tips! That actually helps a lot because some were saying to have an empty stomach for absorption, but it makes sense that you would also want more fuel not less and leaving a gap between food and the trip, and replenishment after.

Yep... It boils down to unconditional love and being in a society that is out of alignment with our true nature.

@MsNobody Not right now. I'm just starting to host some Meetup events with an existing group in my area occasionally and see how that goes. I've thought about doing something like one on one conversations but haven't made up my mind about it yet.. too much of a "recluse". That's no issue at all. We change and evolve. I hope you find a good path on your new journey.

No it doesn't. And yet, there exists something that could assist you with tapping into your full potential . Yes, perhaps you'll also give psychedelics another chance when that happens. It's better to do deconstruction first anyway. That was how I went. Follow your heart and inner guidance. One day I was just called to do psychedelics, because I felt like I reached a sort of limit and it was "calling to me".

@AleksShamles Good to know it helps you with the headaches! I'll hold off on that for now since it's not so bad yet. : ) That's what my intuition is telling me too haha. Makes sense, I usually sleep more after but before sounds like a solid plan.

I don't see a problem with the things you mentioned. I think as long as you're not supplying the substances one way or another you should be fine. I would personally consult with a lawyer in your state to make sure what the bounds are if you can afford or are inclined to find.. as I'm just operating on "common sense" here and I'm in Canada. Talking about it shouldn't get you in trouble. I know a psychologist in my area who does psychedelic integration sessions (again in Canada) in the "mental health" realm of things. I'd be more worried about getting sued if anything by someone you conducted sessions with, so maybe some protection there might be wise.