The Psychedelic Renaissance refers to the recent resurgence of interest in the use of psychedelics for both therapeutic and spiritual purposes. Unlike the countercultural movement of the 60s, the current resurgence is driven by a growing body of scientific research that suggests psychedelics may have therapeutic benefits for a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

In comparison to the psychedelic movement of the 60s, the Psychedelic Renaissance is characterized by a greater emphasis on scientific research and evidence-based practices. While the 60s movement was driven largely by cultural and political factors, the current resurgence is driven by a desire to understand the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and to develop safe and effective treatments for a range of mental health conditions.

It's worth noting that the current Psychedelic Renaissance is taking place against the backdrop of a broader cultural shift towards a more holistic and integrated approach to wellness and mental health. With more and more people seeking out alternative and complementary treatments for mental health issues, the renewed interest in psychedelics fits into a larger trend towards exploring new and innovative ways to heal and understand the mind.

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What Exactly Does "Psychedelic" Even Mean?

The term "psychedelic" is derived from the Ancient Greek words psychē (ψυχή, "mind or soul") and dēloun (δηλοῦν, "to make visible, to reveal"), translating to "soul-revealing".

Deeper than that, in Ancient Greek, ψῡ́χω (psū́khō, “I blow”)/Spiritus +‎ -η (-ē), as in poetic Life-breath, the animating principle of a human or animal body, vital spirit, soul, life (the animating principle of life), the animating principle in primary substances, the source of life and consciousness.

And the present active participle of δηλόω (dēlóō), from δῆλος (dêlos, “manifest”) +‎ -όω (-óō), (transitive) to show, to make apparent or known/clear.

Psychedelic is the modern form of the these two words, meaning to make the ‘I blow’, the ’Spirit(us), the animating force of life… or the “mind”, apparent or known.

The idea is to liberate the mind from the limited constructs of the ego and deepen the mind-body connection to reveal the soul in its full glory. This is a lofty goal that has permeated through most major religions around the world.

While, psychedelics do not guarantee spirituality, they have been used for centuries as a modality for achieving psychological, physical, emotional, (and sometimes spiritual) well-being.

After nearly 40 years of suppression brought about by misguided fear and the war on drugs, new scientific advances and research has brought about a Psychedelic Renaissance, challenging society to revisit commonly held misconceptions about psychedelics.

What if psychedelic usage is not as bad as all drugs are advocated to be? What if you could achieve increased productivity, creativity, and focus? What if you could finally overcome your anxiety, rebalance your emotions, and re-engineer destructive habits?

Our ultimate goal is to support the community of people exploring, expanding, and healing collectively through the use of psychedelics. The resources, guides, and materials provided here are our contribution to the Psychedelic Renaissance.

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