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This is Chapter 4 of Richard L Haight's book "The Psychedelic Path".
"I'm a purist," I told my teacher. "I don't believe psychedelics are necessary for awakening." I was absolutely convinced that anyone serious about spiritual growth should awaken on their own, without chemical assistance. It was a core belief I'd held for decades. Then I felt an undeniable pull to try ayahuasca.
In The Psychedelic Path, I share what happened when I was forced to choose between my rigid ideology and my inner guidance. What followed was a two-year exploration that completely transformed my understanding of consciousness, awakening, and what's truly possible.
I don't advocate for or against psychedelics. Instead, I offer something rarer: brutal honesty about both the transcendent and the terrifying, backed by science and grounded in decades of disciplined meditation.
Whether you're curious about psychedelics, opposed to them, or somewhere in between, this book will challenge your assumptions and sharpen your inner guidance.
Ready to explore the path that changed everything I believed?
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