You Can Alter Your Mind Without Psychedelics

But most people don’t even try.

Emily Jennings

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I’ve found that people seek answers outside themselves in any way they can — even sometimes, when they’re on a path of self-discovery, they still don’t turn to the self for answers. They turn to mind-altering substances and methods that come from outside them to bring them the answers by forcing their inner life to come forward.

But it need not be this way. Healing can happen intentionally within yourself and with no external aid. You can discover yourself without ingesting anything out of the ordinary. I’ve done it, and countless others have as well. It’s called meditation. It’s also about learning to have a less rigid, more fluid mind.

Starting a Meditation Practice Isn’t Easy

It’s the hardest thing in the world for many of us. The more you are attached to your own emotions and inner cycles, the more challenging it will be to start meditating or training yourself to break free. And only then can the healing work begin.

It is by no means an easy process, but it is worthwhile because it all depends on you and can be achieved by you. You will learn that you don’t need to spend money on ceremonies or take trips to places where a shaman can administer a substance to you. The power to heal…

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Emily Jennings
Emily Jennings

Written by Emily Jennings

I am here to confirm you're not crazy. Your life has meaning and nothing is an accident. | IG: @wellness_oneness | www.wellnessoneness.com

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