Introduce myself...

Well, I'm just this guy, you know? (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)

What do psychedelics mean to me?

I guess I have been trying to understand myself and empower myself ever since I first tried drugs and alcohol at the elderly age of 18. Additionally, I wish to integrate myself with society, other people, you know. Trying MDMA gave me a level of connection with others that I guess I wish was possible in the daily. Maybe I view psychedelics as a way to look inside at what barriers are preventing me, and because I don't think I am particularly unique, others from living more connectedly. They are without a doubt an enjoyable experience when done properly but I value them more for their prospect as a tool to understanding and unlocking the human psyche. I could be off my rocker, so to speak, though. When I took LSD at a New Year's public event, I felt I was able to sense things more intuitively, and this sense was displayed for me visually. I felt I could look someone in the eyes and have the whole conversation, good, bad, or ugly, right there in a few moments as our emotions and expressions conveyed our messages directly. At times, I have struggled with a nagging feeling of telepathy, with enough odd coincidences to prevent a full dismissal (coincidences, I am sure...) I grew up religious but never a sure believer. The world's religious history has confused these sapling beliefs further. I also think about silly things like living in a simulation. And extra-dimensional beings (no real theories or anything here, but the ideas excite me and science suggests the possibilities). Lastly, I have a deep appreciation for nature and have found myself most calm albeit often lonely, out in natural open spaces.

All of this is to say, I want to explore, I want to understand, and for the truth there is, I want to experience and appreciate. And if and when I feel comfortable and able, I want to share that experience with others whom I think would also be receptive and appreciative.

So, in short, as has been professed before and likely felt and believed here, I desire for psychedelics to be a tool. A most wonderful tool, but also a means to an end. Or a new beginning. Continual refinement and perhaps a bit of accelerated evolution.

Thank you for creating a space for discussion of the safe use and value of psychedelics, and specifically N,N-Dimethyltryptamine. May we strive for its safe and legal use.

Cheers,

Max :)