That was all very interesting and well put together.
I agree about fear conquering. My experiences with LSD had similar effects on the way my brain now processes reality. I never took psilocybin but the results were similar...
Such beautiful prose, man. This was gorgeous to read.
About tripping...
There is first the detatchment to everything – reality, who you think you are, opinions, beliefs, dogma, identity, even the shape of your own hands. Nothing is certain. Everything is in flux. There's fear which is superceded by connections to things which had never occurred before. Like music. Who ever could have dreamt that music could BE you and you could BE music! The trip takes you where you need to go. Then there is no longer YOU. It's always disturbing. Always beautiful in some way. Senses are amplified.
Then you laugh. Everything is an absurdity. Life itself, even.
Eventually you return, guts aching from the laughter. And you're changed. Some of the anchors reattach, but there's always a part of you that's free. That freedom brings madness which seeks connection to something real. But it is ever searching. And, yes, there's no more fear of death.
But will its medicinal benefits ever be applied by Big Pharma? I doubt it. How can you patent a naturally occurring substance? There's no money in it.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for reading! And you are so right about the trip. That "ego-death" they always talk about. That moment you realize the world is way bigger than we could ever imagine... it's so humbling in only the best way. Great description. Will it ever be accepted? I don't know. I'll remain hopeful. BUT, I don't think it's an area big-pharma even has to get into. They just need more trained therapists and safe, comfortable environments to guide sessions like this. Almost like a CSA, but with psychedelics, where people pay a yearly fee, and come to this place, have a guided therapy session 3, maybe 4 times a year. And that's that. Go on with your life without popping pills everyday. Perfect world scenario... Thanks again for stopping by!