[NoraSpinnor]

Psychedelic therapy is finally gaining traction in the medical field. Substances once dismissed or outlawed are now being reevaluated for their profound healing potential, particularly for trauma, depression, and existential crises. What many modern researchers are finding, however, is what indigenous traditions have always known: these substances are gateways. They open perception, bring suppressed wounds to the surface, and reconnect us to the spirit world.

As interest grows, so does commercialization and misuse.

How do you feel about sacred substances being used by the general public?
Should access be open to anyone, or should there be a structure, a rite, or a level of preparation required before entering that space?

Traditionally, these journeys were taken in ritualistic settings guided by shamans—those with deep training, protection rituals, and spiritual integrity. The experience wasn’t recreational—it was sacred.

Who should be allowed to conduct or facilitate these ceremonies?
What qualifies someone to serve as a guide or space-holder in this work?
Should certain traditions be protected from mass adoption or dilution?
Where do we draw the line between healing and appropriation?
This is a space for open dialogue, but also respect for the ancestral lineages that carried these tools with care and wisdom.

Have you experienced a sacred substance in a healing context? What was the setting, and how did it affect you? What do you feel is needed to ensure these practices remain safe, powerful, and deeply rooted?

[OffRoadReed420]

Yeah. I’ve sat with a few things, mushrooms mostly. First time wasn’t fancy. Just me, the woods, and a lotta questions I didn’t know I had. But it cracked me wide open. Felt like the Earth itself was speakin. Showed me the parts of myself I’d buried just to get by. Thing is, it ain’t a game. These ain’t party drugs. They’re keys. And if you don’t respect what they open, you’ll get torn up by what’s on the other side. Some folks chasin visions like it’s a thrill ride. That’s when it gets dangerous. Not just for them, but for the whole practice.

[Rose]

Well stated !!! I personally prefer LSD as mushrooms usually make me throw up. My trips are spiritually healing for me. Somehow it helps me shred all the negativity in my life and refocus on what I can and cannot change and whats the best path forward. My first time was completely magical. It opened up my mind, it made me one with the world. Made me understand my place in all this and what I want my life to be. I strongly recommend having this spiritually awareness at least once in your life.

[HaleStorm27]

Yeah, I’ve done a few journeys always with friends, but I usually end up walking off by myself for a while. Just to get in my own head, you know? Last time I did, I sat by a creek for like an hour just feeling everything. It’s hard to explain, but it’s like the world breathes different when you’re really in it. Everything slows down, and stuff I’ve been carrying just kind of… makes sense for a minute.
I think it’s dope that people are finally starting to use psychedelics for therapy. Honestly, it would’ve helped me back when I was dealing with some heavy stuff. But yeah, people definitely need to come at it with respect. It’s not just about tripping, it can really shift you, in a deep way. I’m glad it’s becoming more accepted, but I hope folks don’t lose sight of how powerful it actually is.

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