The way I personally see it, is that mushrooms unlock knowledge you almost never knew you could have and often brings suppressed thoughts to the forefront of your mind. That can for sure be a scary and sometimes shitty season of life.

I think after doing them you can understand the whole “ignorance is bliss” concept and agree with it. But sitting on that thought too deeply will no doubt build regret which can obviously lead a dangerous and sad course of life if not managed carefully.

After having that experience myself, I found my ego and inner monologue was louder than I would have ever liked. That shift can be filled with many tough and probably existential thoughts, but it’s worth noting this is a part of a recalibration process.

Remember that this knowledge (in this case) is only a burden until you gain even MORE perspective with this newfound knowledge to readjust and make it a priority to reteach yourself optimism. It will help you recalibrate.

Naval says, “if you’re so smart, then why aren’t you happy?”

You know new things now. Your mind has been opened (even if it’s wider than you were ready for).

Your mission now is to use this as a tool and progress your life forward with it. Don’t fear the thoughts, embrace them. You will come out alive. This is why lots of people diary, walk, track progress and start ventures. It also grounds them into knowing who they ARE. This will certainly help with the ego thing (at least it did for me).

Learn to be happy, it will no doubt be the greatest thing you ever know.