"Many of us who have experienced psychedelics feel very much that they are sacred tools. They open spiritual awareness"
- Stanislav Grof
About this Quote
The quote reveals the idea that using hallucinogens can have an extensive impact on one's spiritual and/or mystical experiences. The writer, Stanislav Grof, recommends that these compounds can work as "spiritual tools" that facilitate this awareness, which suggests a positive connotation to their usage in a specific social or spiritual context.
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