The Real Psychedelic Trip is What Happens 1 Month After

Chris Eubanks
2 min readSep 28, 2022
Photo by Jan Huber on Unsplash

Everyone talks about how psychedelics changed their life, but psychedelics are a catalyst only. With time, the mesmerizing visuals, emotions, and feeling connected to everything will be a distant memory. The real trip is your intention to move forward in life, and fulfilling that intention.

The Forces of Society Are Powerful

No matter how mentally free you are, the forces of society will always influence you. If you do not believe me, think of any belief you have. If you cannot trace it back to a personal experience, you are influenced from others’ beliefs. These include employers, family expectations, friend’s belief systems, and any form of media. It is completely fine to be influenced by others (this is how we better ourselves), but understanding what comes from within and what comes externally helps you access your authenticity.

Seeing Yourself Objectively Does Not Last Long

To break down psychedelics into its purest form, I describe it as “raw data.” When you look at a chair sober, you rationalize it as “something you sit on” and there is no need for further investigation, because it is a familiar object. But when you trip, you see the intricacies of the chair fabric, how the legs are shaped, and it might look like…

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Chris Eubanks

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