"After experiences of ego death and cosmic unity, abuse of alcohol or narcotics, and suicidal tendencies, are seen as tragic mistakes caused by an unrecognized spiritual craving for transcendence." (Grof, 2001)
Self-transcendent experiences, such as those induced by psychedelics or prayer, reflect Einstein's observation, particularly in the study of the psyche, "Information is not knowledge; knowledge comes from experience."
Not Reinventing the Wheel: Psychedelic sessions have shown significant effectiveness in treating severe depression for up to a year (Gukasyan et al., 2022) with one potent dose that induces self-transcendence.
The challenge, however, lies in integrating these experiences, as their metaphysical nature often eludes traditional psychological frameworks. Mystical traditions such as Kabbalah and Sufism offer comprehensible integration methodologies.
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