Nature and the imagination seem to be the precursors to involvement in the psychedelic experience.

Apparently, in the Avesta classical period no one would have dreamed of having a spiritual experience without resort to drugs.

The cost of sanity in this society, is a certain level of alienation

The western mind, because of it's unique history, is the most sensitive mind to the impact of psychedelics.

The reason for the emphasis on shamanism and on other techniques is, you will need techniques if you go into the deep water. And they can make your life very simple and save you from unnecessary suffering. Not all suffering is necessary. Maybe no suffering is necessary.

Mind conjures miracles out of time.

Nature and the imagination seem to be the precursors to involvement in the psychedelic experience.