Maharajji told me, 'Give up anger and I'll help you.' I found _x000D_ that love freed me back into the ocean of love and my righteous anger didn't do that. And I would rather be free than right.
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Psychedelics helped me to escape.. albeit momentarily.. from the prison of my mind. It over-rode the habit patterns of thought and I was able to taste innocence again. Looking at sensations freshly without the conceptual overly was very profound.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Psychedelics provide a temporary escape from habitual thought patterns, allowing one to experience life with a fresh perspective.
In this quote, Ram Dass reflects on how psychedelics enabled him to break free from the limiting confines of his mind, suggesting that these substances can facilitate a return to a state of innocence and genuine experiencing of sensations. The profound impact of viewing reality without the influence of preconceived notions can lead to deeper insights about existence and oneself.
Themes
PsychedelicsMindPerceptionInnocenceThought PatternsFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
During a mental health awareness seminar, this quote could be shared to discuss the therapeutic aspects of psychedelics.
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