The sine qua non for obtaining a psychedelic experience is humbling yourself to the point where you admit … - Terence McKenna

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Terence McKenna

The sine qua non for obtaining a psychedelic experience is humbling yourself to the point where you admit that you must submit to the experience of the plant or the drug. This act of surrender is the major technical function you will be called upon to perform during the psychedelic trip.

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