The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys

by James Fadiman

Denying anyone access to any facet of reality in the name of religion, science, medicine, or law serves neither the individual nor society.

speculate that to some degree civilization evolved or was developed by those who ingested these substances.

wisely administered, these substances lessen the suffering caused by addiction, disease, and mental anguish.

You have been fine-tuned over millions of years to desire to be in harmony with the natural world, to be curious about your own mind, and to recognize the essential unity of which you are a part.

Humanity’s habitat looked tiny, fragile and rare.

The essential prerequisites are compassion, intuition, and loving-kindness.

Your assignment is to hold the space for your voyager’s journey, not to set the goals.

You may become more aware than ever before that some people in your life are nourishing and nurturing to you while others are not.

The rule of thumb is the more profound the experience, the longer you should wait before doing it again.