I have observed that frequent use of psychedelics and weed are a barrier to nirvana. These substances tend to make you open - too open. Open to the point where you always think there’s something more that you need to get, as if you don’t have it already.
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Why do you think psychedelics have been such a fixture in spiritual traditions then?
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Ego dissolution is huge.
But figuring out you’re god is the easy part. Nirvana proves to be a bit more elusive. Psychedelics are nice because they can give you a a taste.
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Alan Watts said they're like taking a dip in the mystical waters with a life vest on. The real fun is learning to swim there all on your own... :-)
Like any medicine, letting them go happens naturally when they work properly. "When you get the message, hang up the phone..."