"I also realised much later in life that the ‘Fourth Wall’ I refer to needs to remain intact in the same instance it is toppled in order to live a life that is both relatively functional and grounded, and deeply mystical and dream-bound. Therein lies the crux."
"It's not about denying the wall's existence. It's about respecting it, while also acknowledging there is a point beyond the wall upon which we would like to focus. The wall is as essential a part of this process as is the point beyond the wall. As is the space-time our awareness is centered."
At 17, psychedelics led me away from atheism and to yoga, Buddhism, mysticism, and then Indigenous tradition which I learn from elders in my area. I also have faith in The Great Mystery, but, I have also found that it is only a mystery to the mind, when the mind surrenders and the heart open, the heart knows.
There’s also something to be said about the purity of breath, and the relationship between breath and The Great Mystery. I won’t go into that now though.
I’m writing a thesis for my graduate program about the role of psychedelics in “making life alive again” through reconnection to nature’s collective unconscious. It’s called the Psygaia hypothesis and it’s on my Substack if you’re interested.
How good, after a day spent writing about faith and The Great Mystery, to read your thoughts on these precious things. We'll certainly have lots to talk about when we finally meet. Good luck with your series at Advaya.
"I also realised much later in life that the ‘Fourth Wall’ I refer to needs to remain intact in the same instance it is toppled in order to live a life that is both relatively functional and grounded, and deeply mystical and dream-bound. Therein lies the crux."
"It's not about denying the wall's existence. It's about respecting it, while also acknowledging there is a point beyond the wall upon which we would like to focus. The wall is as essential a part of this process as is the point beyond the wall. As is the space-time our awareness is centered."
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I share a similar path.
At 17, psychedelics led me away from atheism and to yoga, Buddhism, mysticism, and then Indigenous tradition which I learn from elders in my area. I also have faith in The Great Mystery, but, I have also found that it is only a mystery to the mind, when the mind surrenders and the heart open, the heart knows.
There’s also something to be said about the purity of breath, and the relationship between breath and The Great Mystery. I won’t go into that now though.
I’m writing a thesis for my graduate program about the role of psychedelics in “making life alive again” through reconnection to nature’s collective unconscious. It’s called the Psygaia hypothesis and it’s on my Substack if you’re interested.
Thanks for sharing!
How good, after a day spent writing about faith and The Great Mystery, to read your thoughts on these precious things. We'll certainly have lots to talk about when we finally meet. Good luck with your series at Advaya.
Thanks Caroline! Very much looking forward to meeting. 'til then!