I just watched the first Lord of the Rings movie--Fellowship of the Ring. And wow.....I get the hype around this piece of fantasy; especially, for us Psychonauts. I was once told that "Acid feels like Star Wars, and Shrooms feel like Lord of the Rings". I never understood this until I saw the 1st movie. LOTR can be used as an allegory for so many different things...but when you think about it, Frodo's journey is just like that of a Psychedelic journey. Whenever we take a sizeable dose of any psychedelic we become our own Frodo who must go through trials and tribulations to reach his goal. Our journey on the other hand is crossing and contending with uncharted mental & emotional realms. And along the trip we'll come across our versions of shamans like Gandalf (I know he's a wizard) who will assist and sometimes guide us to where we need to go. QUESTION: what do you think? Do you think there's a better movie out there that alludes or feels like a trip?

I've been wanting to try this out for a while...then this Reddit post found me😍 Pour art is so psychedelic and you can see it embody lots of characteristics depending on how you do it Morphing patterns; bright, contrasting colors; and ripple patterns just bring me right back to the many shrooms experiences 😋🍄

Get comfortable for a tale for a psychedelic story: Today marks Bicycle Day—on April 19, 1943, when Dr. Albert Hofmann took the first legendary intentional LSD trip 🌀 Hoffman first synthesized LSD on November 16, 1938 but was put on the shelf after no effects on test animals were observed. After fiddling around in the lab, the acid took hold of his mind and melted into swirling colors and profound insights. Having never experienced a psychedelic experience he rode his bicycle home for a more familiar setting to ride the journey🚴‍♂️💫. This wild ride wasn’t just a personal milestone; it was the birth of modern psychedelic exploration! 🔬 So, let’s take a moment to honor Hofmann’s courage and curiosity, which opened doors to new realms of consciousness. Bicycle Day isn’t just about Acid—it’s a celebration of discovery, wonder, and the power of the mind 🧠. Hofmann’s journey reminds us that even the smallest molecules can spark massive shifts in perception and understanding. Whether you’re a seasoned psychonaut, or simply a curious explorer, today invites us all to reflect on the role of entheogens in expanding human awareness . How will you honor this historic trip? Some celebrate with microdosing, meditation, or creative expression 🎨🎶, while others dive into psychedelic history, harm reduction, or future research 📚. Maybe you’ll share stories, art, or music inspired by your own journeys—or simply take a mindful bike ride in Hofmann’s honor! 🚲 However you observe it, let’s keep the spirit of respect, intention, and awe alive. After all, every trip starts with a single pedal stroke. As we ride the wave of this psychedelic renaissance, let’s remember: set, setting, and community are everything 🤝. Hofmann’s discovery was just the beginning—now, we’re part of a growing movement exploring healing, creativity, and transcendence. So cheers to Bicycle Day—may your mind stay open, your heart stay curious, and your journeys be ever-enlightening! 🌈 Happy travels, psychonauts! ✌️

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychedelics-today/id1114398275?i=1000701692505 Was listening to this fantastic episode of the Psychedelic Spotlight podcast with MD candidate Fayzan Rab at Emory University who’s doing psychedelic research but with a particular focus on spirituality. The whole episode is a must listen, but in particular when Fayzan reads an excerpt from a Muslim’s psilocybin trip it both fills me with joy but also heartbreak (starts at 44:17) It boils down to the fundamental question: how do you reconcile such an overwhelming spiritual experience when the path to reaching this spiritual moment is forbidden in your religion? It’s a question we’ll be trying to answer in this community, but one that will almost certainly have no universal answer. If you want to listen to the podcast check out the link at the top of the post👆

Arguably one of my favorite artists in the psychedelic art movement is Luke Brown. I have a few of his works as my phone + desktop backgrounds & it’s always a joy being reminded that creative talent like his is strong in the psychedelic community. Like it says on his website bio: “𝐿𝑢𝑘𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛; 𝑎 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑏𝑒𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒, 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠” And I couldn't agree more! My favorite of Brown’s pieces is "Curandero" for the symmetry of the figures. Check out his IG profile here