Integrating supernatural experiences

So you’ve had a supernatural experience.

Psilocybin, ayahuasca, a religious practice… 

How you got there, I don’t care.

What really interests me is:

1/ How are you going to integrate this?

2/ How are you going to apply this to your life?

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It’s easy to induce experiences. 

What’s more interesting? 

Taking what you’ve learned and applying it meaningfully to life.

When I work with people who’ve experienced the supernatural, they often tell me they’ve experienced a shift in perspective. Often receiving a renewed sense of purpose, a deeper sense of Oneness.

But very quickly, the moment passes… 

It can be challenging to keep that sense of expansiveness. 

Unfortunately, many folks turn into “spiritual junkies”. They chase one transcendent experience after another, hoping it will improve their baseline quality of life. 

Please don’t do that.

The spiritual path isn’t just about transcendent experiences, it’s about integration.

It’s about growing as a person, experiencing others differently, and relating to the world with fresh eyes.

So how can you integrate these experiences and apply them to your life?

1/ Reflect on the experience: 

Sit with your experience and reflect on what you’ve learned. 

It's important to do this in a timely manner and capture the essence before it slips away. Record a voice note, journal about it, and seek guidance from a spiritual teacher. 

Take time to unpack what happened and decide how you want to live.

2/ Embody the experience: 

Start incorporating lessons into your daily life. 

If your experience taught you about the importance of authentic relationships, start having open and honest conversations with loved ones. If your experience helped you connect with nature, spend more time hiking. Incorporate physical structures like a talisman or a piece of art to help evoke the essence of the experience.

This is where the true magic happens.

3/ Connect with others: 

Seek others who have had similar experiences and connect with them. This can provide a sense of community and support as you integrate your experience into your life. You may also find sharing your experience helps deepen your understanding of it.

4/ Give back: 

If your experience has inspired you to make a positive change in the world, find ways to give back. Volunteer, donate to a cause you care about, or simply spread kindness and love in your daily interactions.

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Remember, integration is a process. 

It may not happen overnight, and it may not be easy. But by taking small steps each day to incorporate your experience into your life, you can create a more meaningful and fulfilling life for yourself and those around you.

This is how the world changes.

In the end, the value of transcendent experiences lies not in the experience itself, 

But in what we do with it, 

And how we do it.