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Awe is probably one of the biggest sensations one gets from psychedelics. I wonder if this may help to explain some of the antidepressant effects that are curre
by Forbo 5y ago
Awe is probably one of the biggest sensations one gets from psychedelics. I wonder if this may help to explain some of the antidepressant effects that are currently being explored.
- themodelplumber 5y agoThat's a really interesting thought. I also wonder if there are relational or organizational aspects that may suppress or stimulate a sense of awe. IOW, you may be able to find/design an awe-group or awe-place of your own. Or at least, it may help adjust expectations as to where and when awe can be reliably captured for therapeutic or other moderating capacity.
- lanstin 5y agoHaving visited a lot of places that are considered holy, I'm pretty sure that reading how a place is considered holy and has been the site of traveling by pilgrims for hundreds or thousands of years, and then going and seeing the pilgrims now act with reverences, it has a tendency to open your own ability to experience sacredness by following along in the footsteps of the predecessors and moving in the ancient rituals. Anecdata tho.
- themodelplumber 5y agoI hear you there. Funny, too...I personally stepped away from organized religion after years of devout leadership and missionary service, and this has dramatically changed my experience with such sites. Similarly anecdotal of course...but I like that subjective choice could be made paramount in any such determination.
- maroonblazer 5y agoI thought exactly the same thing. I've not taken any psychedelics for decades but those experiences still provide a vivid reminder of how awe-inspiring anything can become if you pay close enough attention.