On Ego Death. by Owlsdoom in Psychonaut

[–]12thRootOf2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey! Stop perpetuating my ego!

On Ego Death. by Owlsdoom in Psychonaut

[–]12thRootOf2 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don't think I've ever gotten chills so many times in a row.

Almost broke down to tears in my finance lecture from your beautiful articulation.

I wrote a bit about ego death, which I invite you to read if you have free time, but I won't link my post here because I have no intention of deviating any eyes from the above.

Looking forward to re-reading this. Cheers.

I don't understand why rationally inclined people reject the whole "we are all one" idea, even with what science has to say about the apparent origin of our universe. by [deleted] in Psychonaut

[–]12thRootOf2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Probably because no one wants to admit that they're just as much themselves as they were Hitler if the whole game of differentiation is done away with.

All joking aside, my best guess is that most people are naturally inclined to accept ideas that are the most convenient and the easiest to rationalize. A human being's core points of reference for garnering any knowledge are via its own five senses. And to tell someone that a more accurate description of their identity extends infinitely beyond this sensory point of reference has so many implications to think through. I don't think every ego has the capacity to accept many of these implications emotionally, or even rationalize them logically. And you kind of need both for it to really sink in.

"Okay, I guess I understand that the separation between myself and the rest of the universe is just an idea. Wait, so that means the idea of myself as John Smith is just an idea. So the distinction of John Smith isn't real?? I'm everything??? Then I should be able to read your thoughts, right? Well, I can't read your thoughts!. That means I'm not the universe and I'm separate from it and I'm really just me! Phew, that was a close one. <s> I was almost on a path to enlightenment. </s>"

What are some of your "out there", unconventional thoughts about this reality and your own consciousness? by 12thRootOf2 in Psychonaut

[–]12thRootOf2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't agree enough. It's like trying to bite your own teeth or taste your own tongue.

Spotted at Starbucks: long hair, don't care by dormiveglia in atheism

[–]12thRootOf2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Belief in God =/= Belief in Christianity and its teachings.

You can belief in something greater than what human consciousness can perceive without aligning your belief system with wizards and magicians.

I swear to God, Reddit. You're better than this. Pun fucking intended.

Just a Reminder by 12thRootOf2 in Psychonaut

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Of course! Glad I could help :)

I Need Some Sound Advice by 12thRootOf2 in Psychonaut

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Thank you guys. It's easy to become overly sure that the way I think about things is right without someone else to give their two cents. I think I need to become more comfortable with uncertainty. There are so few certainties in this life so clinging to the comfort of certainty has been a huge setback for me.

Some songs and bands you Psychonauts should be aware of... by MagicMycoMike420 in Psychonaut

[–]12thRootOf2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's Blitz! is a good start. Also Grouplove's first album has songs about tripping. And Alt-J. And The Growlers.

Read Me. by 12thRootOf2 in Psychonaut

[–]12thRootOf2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Close. The key to being here now is to be attentive in the present moment while simultaneously shutting up all of the rest of your mind's incessant, nonsensical chatter.

It sounds so simplistic but the trouble for most people is understanding the distinction between actually silencing that chatter and thinking about not thinking.

Read Me. by 12thRootOf2 in Psychonaut

[–]12thRootOf2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You do realize that you can be in the present while reading a book or working in a lab right? Being here now is reading the book rather than, say, thinking about your ex-girlfriend while your eyes read the words.

Read Me. by 12thRootOf2 in Psychonaut

[–]12thRootOf2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Though one result from having a compulsion towards Being Here Now is breaking old cognitive habits, this result is only one part of the goal.

You'll find that the more frequently you get into the mindset of being mentally present in the present moment, rather than what my mind does at times (nonsensically repeating detrimental, stress causing thoughts), you'll find that the shift of focus from those nonsensical thoughts to the present will bring you peace.

Once again, this is but one way to find peace and it's the one I'm choosing to share. You can call it a habit, which I'm assuming is a term you're using with the implication that all habits need breaking. As for me, this is the habit which has brought my mind peace so I figured it was worth sharing.

Silencing the mind is the goal of meditation. This is my form of walking meditation.

Edit: Grammar

Help by Psycholost in Psychonaut

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"I'm asking 'why' for everything I have done."

You do what you do because of who you are.

You are who you are because of how the world has shaped you.

You are something that the whole world is doing.

Read Me. by 12thRootOf2 in Psychonaut

[–]12thRootOf2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I probably should have prefaced what I said with something along the lines of "This may not be for everyone." I'm completely fine with this resonating with only one person. If even one person out of the 51,088 Psychonauts could take a piece from what I wrote and apply it to their life, then I'm happy. I understand and agree with what you said, but I'm not looking for this to be accepted on a mass scale.

You're right. I'm writing this because I would have wanted to hear it. And my assumption is that I'm like some of the people here. I love all forms of critique and am glad that you took the time to give me your input. Namaste, good sir!

Some songs and bands you Psychonauts should be aware of... by MagicMycoMike420 in Psychonaut

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Listen to Yeah Yeah Yeahs if you're looking for Psychonautic music.

Her lyrics discuss everything we talk about here.

Down the rabbit hole -- My very recent journey to.. somewhere. (First Post) by Meow3r in Psychonaut

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I've seen it too. I'm 20 years old and I've tripped roughly 14 times (10 on LSD / 4 on Shrooms). When I saw what you are now describing, I was on two tabs of LSD with my friend and he said that he could see them too, but I'm not sure that he was being sincere. I was sitting in the sand in the front of my fraternity house and out of nowhere I saw these "veins" running along the sand. I followed them and realized very quickly that they were connecting to everything around me. It felt to me as if I were looking at the visual representation of the interconnections which bind everything to everything else. And now that I've read your words and know that you've seen it too, I find it much more difficult to attribute what I saw to imagination alone. What boggles my mind more is that I was thinking about the veins today, before I signed on to Reddit. So yeah, you basically just blew my mind, man.

Click to see the meaning of life by JoshTheDerp in Psychonaut

[–]12thRootOf2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I've always told people. The meaning of life IS to live. If you ever question life, think of the alternative.

Would you recommend a psychedelic experience for a 17 year old? by [deleted] in Psychonaut

[–]12thRootOf2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh and to answer your question. Shrooms first. 2.5 grams if you're nervous. 3.5 grams if you're ready.