I thought it was informative in pointing out that meditation is not always a cosmic bliss-out, and difficult experiences often arise. This isn't talked about much by mainstream meditation teachers and centers.
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this is the inflection point that initiates the long post-awakening period of realigning the mind and experience of reality that many struggle with. "the dark side of awakening" and "dark night of the soul" are analogous (or maybe identical) with psychedelic integration.
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psychedelics are faster than meditation. the accelerated pace of it forces confrontation with these after-affects in a way that can't really be ignored the way a McMindfulness stress reduction teacher might be able to ignore the dark side of awakening on meditation.
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the issue is how do we make sure people get the support and guidance they need to reintegrate after an awakening? well, I'm suggesting that the psychedelic path makes the necessity of it so glaringly obvious and in your face that the blindspots are less likely to develop.
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it's the very fact that its faster and more dangerous that makes the importance of safely handling awakening so clear and present.
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