🍄Should you do drugs???

🦁🖤 Lyon Pride,

Should you do drugs?

You might not like my answer…

This past weekend, I had the privilege of presenting at Moonshadow Practitioners Retreat, a psychedelics conference, where I shared insights into the profound connections between dreams and our inner landscapes. It was a fascinating exploration that shed light on how both dreams and psychedelics offer pathways to unlocking our true potential and overcoming mental health struggles.

You know I love some healthy drama 😜

And I think I made quite the stir with what I had to say. I’ll explain more at the end of this email.

At first glance, dreams and psychedelics may seem worlds apart. However, upon closer examination, we begin to uncover striking similarities in their transformative potential. Both offer us glimpses into realms of consciousness that lie beyond the confines of our everyday awareness. Whether we’re navigating the surreal landscapes of dreams or embarking on a journey through the kaleidoscopic realms of psychedelics, we are granted access to deeper layers of the self.

One of the most intriguing aspects of this comparison lies in the neurobiological underpinnings of these experiences. Research has shown that both psychedelics and dreams activate similar regions of the brain, such as the Default Mode Network, and the areas associated with memory and emotions. The default mode network is associated with introspection, self-reflection, and the processing of emotions. In both cases, the boundaries between the conscious and subconscious mind become blurred, allowing for profound insights and personal transformation to occur.

Furthermore, both dreams and psychedelics have been recognized for their therapeutic potential in addressing mental health struggles. Whether it’s confronting past traumas, gaining clarity on unresolved issues, or simply finding solace in moments of uncertainty, both modalities offer unique opportunities for healing and growth.

But what’s my take?

If you are looking to expand your consciousness and heal your psyche, but NOT using your dreams in therapy? Then you are only fooling yourself. Every night your mind dreams, offering you the most profound and direct insights into exactly what you need to be working on in your life. If you are ignoring these messages but instead forcing your brain into dream states using drugs, then you are disrespecting your natural body. Carl Jung famously took a strong stance against psychedelics calling them dangerous because they forced the mind to confront things that it was not yet ready for. I feel it is an extremely Americanized idea to believe that we need to take psychedelics in order to “unlock our potential”. Instead, trust your natural process and put in a little extra effort to analyze and use your dreams. They have profoundly similar effects on the brain, but dreams

As we continue to explore the parallels between dreams and psychedelics, let us approach these experiences with reverence and curiosity. Let us embrace the mystery of the subconscious mind and the transformative power it holds. And most importantly, let us recognize that the journey of self-discovery is a deeply personal one, with endless opportunities for exploration and growth.

If you are ready to begin YOUR journey into the wisdom of your dreams, I would love to work with you! There are only two months left to join my mentorship program, but I am only accepting 15 applications, and then the opportunity is gone! Don’t wait, or you’ll miss out! See if you qualify by applying

Lyon Mental Health

References:

1. Dreams and Psychedelics: Neurophenomenological Comparison and Therapeutic Implications – PMC
2. The connection between psilocybin and dreaming | Lake Forest College
3. Psychedelic mushrooms put your brain in a “waking dream,” study finds – The Washington Post
4. Study reveals the similarity between psychedelic states and dreaming
5. Dreaming Is Like Taking LSD – Nautilus