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Sep. 1st, 2018 03:02 pmWhen reading a book about LCD experiments, I was mostly surprised how many people reported "dropping their ego defense." That experience would typically lead to an internal psychological shock accompanied by a feeling of relief and freeing up of mental resources. The shock was the main reason why a "productive LCD trip" required the presence (and guidance) of a trained psychologist.
Another important thought was that you don't have to take LCD to achieve a similar result. Regular mediation often leads to comparable outcomes. Moreover, sustaining a positive post-LSD experience would be practically impossible without some kind of meditation practice or professional psychological guidance.
In any case, when I read posts&comments, esp. the comments, on social media I'm amazed how much mental effort goes into ego defense, rather than subject matter discussions.
Another important thought was that you don't have to take LCD to achieve a similar result. Regular mediation often leads to comparable outcomes. Moreover, sustaining a positive post-LSD experience would be practically impossible without some kind of meditation practice or professional psychological guidance.
In any case, when I read posts&comments, esp. the comments, on social media I'm amazed how much mental effort goes into ego defense, rather than subject matter discussions.
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Date: 2018-09-02 02:11 am (UTC)Кстати, нарушение устава лишает богослужение его медитативных качеств. В Штатах немало священников, перешедших из протестантства в православие, они стараются (i) сократить службу; (ii) сделать её максимально понятной за счёт примитивизации; (iii) развлечь скучающих прихожан интересной проповедью с шуточками и органной музыкой (на синтезаторе!)
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