Questions for Journaling
To explore how psychedelics support your religious beliefs through journaling, you can ask yourself questions that delve into their experiences, interpretations, and the connection between their use of psychedelics and spiritual insights. Here are some key questions:
Can you describe the specific experiences you had while using psychedelics that felt spiritual or religious?
How do these experiences compare to other spiritual practices you’ve tried (e.g., prayer, meditation)?
Did you feel a sense of connection to a higher power, universal consciousness, or divine presence during your psychedelic experience?
How have your psychedelic experiences influenced your understanding of your religion or spirituality?
Do you see these experiences as revelations, metaphors, or symbolic insights? Why?
Have psychedelics changed or supported your views on traditional religious doctrines or practices?
How do you integrate the insights gained from psychedelics into your daily spiritual practices or beliefs?
Have these experiences strengthened or altered your commitment to your faith or belief system?
Do you feel that psychedelics provide something unique that cannot be achieved through other spiritual means?
Do you believe the use of psychedelics align with the core teachings of your religion? Why or why not?
How do you reconcile potential societal or institutional disapproval with your personal spiritual growth through psychedelics?
