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Psychedelics for personal development

Research into psychedelic drugs in combination with psychotherapy as a treatment for mental disorders is well underway. And with promising results. But what about treatment for a so-called healthy mind, or what many call personal development?

Et “dope slap”

Mens det fremdeles eksisterer mye fordommer rundt psykoterapi i Norge, begynner personlig utvikling å bli nokså stuerent. Det meste av det man gjør og sier går på automatikk og det er ubevisstheten som gjør at vi klarer så mange komplekse oppgaver samtidig. Det er innøvde prosesser som gjør at vi klarer å gå, vinke, og si “Ha det bra” samtidig.

These processes are initiated by various triggers in life and many people find that they have less control over their own actions than they would like. Many people may have experienced an argument where you say things you don't really mean. Then look back on it afterwards and feel ashamed. Or that you decide to start exercising, but drop out after three days. For the fifth time. Psychedelic drugs can break up these unconscious actions by showing you that you actually have a choice.

It is your mind that creates the world.

Buddha skal ha sagt at “det er ditt sinn som skaper verden”. Det han mente med det er at det meste av det vi opplever som virkelig er basert på egne tolkninger av en objektiv virkelighet. Er verden full av glede eller lidelse? Jeg forstår dette som et verdenssyn, og ikke en mening. Man kan godt sette seg inn i dette konseptet intellektuelt, men uten å oppleve det selv er det vanskelig å forstå nettopp hvor tydelig dette kan være.

Classic psychedelics distort your emotions and perception of reality, allowing you to see and feel how much your own mind can actually influence what you see and experience. For example, you can go from blind trust in all people to severe paranoia in a matter of minutes. Without your surroundings having changed at all.

“When You Pray, Move Your Feet”

Many people are confused after a psychedelic experience. From everything they have read, they expect something that will change your life in a few hours. Although a few people experience it that way, most often you have to work hard to achieve the change you want. Psychedelics don't change your life, but they can show you what the goal feels like. And if you pray and move your legs at the same time, you have a better chance of getting there.

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