Easier routes to experiences, such as using psychedelics, pose questions about authenticity and depth of those experiences. The hike to Glacier Point illustrates contrasting journeys; one person earns views through effort while others arrive without struggle. This raises critical inquiries into the value of experiences gained effortlessly versus those derived from hard work. Mystical experiences facilitated by psychedelics create a dualistic perception of spiritual attainment, which also necessitates an understanding of the role of discipline and grace in authentic spirituality.
Taking the easy way to the top can be a benefit or spiritual bypassing, depending on what is done with it.
Psychedelics can offer easy access to strong mystical experiences we otherwise could not experience.
A need for a combination of grace and discipline appears to be built in to our spiritual DNA.
What happens when we are given an experience we haven't had to work hard to attain?
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