Valentine's Day: Expanding the Definition of Love with Psychedelics

Ah, Valentine’s Day — has there ever been a more decisive holiday?

Certainly, while it fills some with warm tingles, for others it’s like a bucket of cold, icy dejection — poured right over the head.

Luckily, despite decades of rom-com indoctrination, the parameters of what amor es, or what it puede ser, is widening and softening. Love is a broad spectrum that comes in many forms and textures. All magical, and all worth celebrating.

Celebrar todos los tipos de amor este San Valentín

For anyone who’s tripped on magic mushrooms or magic truffles before, you’ll know all about the waves of love for life, the universe and everything that wash over you. Love is the deep connection that both grounds and frees us in the world. By recognizing it in all its forms we get to enrich our lives with its glow. Sounds pretty good, eh? But how do you get started?

From friendship-love, to familial love, to self-love, to nature-love, to yes, — of course — romantic love; we are going to explore the ways you can enhance these connections in your life. From wellness practices, to taking magic mushrooms, to reminders on how to support your loved ones: we’ve got it all covered.

El amor es bueno para la salud

If you’re still feeling skeptical, here’s something that might pique your interest.

Did you know that love is actually good for your health?

It turns out that having loving relationships in our lives — of any kind — can make big differences in the long-term. Spending time with loved ones can reduce stress, anxiety, Additionally, those with a strong social support tend to heal better if they son enfermo.

It is obvious to us that healthy eating and exercise can be beneficial to our health, therefore many people adjust their lives accordingly. However, it is worth remembering that some of the most important benefits are invisible. Looking after your relationships mean looking after yourself too. A relationship based on give y toma... ¡Eso es lo que yo llamo amor!

Amor romántico

Romantic love is the bread-and-butter of Valentine’s Day but it doesn’t have to be commercial. A truly romantic gesture is to think about what your partner really loves. Pick out a movie to watch that means something to them — whether it’s their childhood favorite, one they’ve been longing to see for a while, or even the first one you watched together.

Or, think about what they’ve shared with you recently. It should go without saying, but sometimes simply listening to your partner and audición lo que tienen que decir es lo más importante. ¿Están estresados y se quejan del trabajo? Resérvele un masaje o un día de spa. ¿Hablan de ampliar sus horizontes? Consígueles una suscripción a un servicio de audiolibros, o fundad juntos vuestro propio club de lectura.

Many couples also enjoy taking psychedelic trips together. PsilocibinaLas setas mágicas y las trufas pueden calmar nuestro ego y desinhibirnos, lo que significa que puedes refrescar o profundizar tus sentidos. intimidad as a couple. Psychologist and founder of rehabilitation centre TATVAKripi Malviya, dijo Revista Vice en una entrevista;

"Te sientes más atractivo y efímero con un psicodélico, así que hay una sensación de autotransformación que luego se convierte en una transformación conjunta cuando se hace en pareja".

Muchas parejas que dicen haber viajado juntas destacan que la experiencia les ha ayudado a ver más allá de las pequeñas y mezquinas diferencias para ver el panorama más amplio y la razón por la que eligieron a su pareja en primer lugar.

Amor de familia

Familial love can be a tricky one sometimes. For many people it goes without saying that their family is their first and most constant love in their lives. However, for other people family life isn’t always as smooth. Our parents, siblings and family dynamic can have far-reaching effects throughout our whole lives. Interestingly, by the time you reach the age your parents were when they had you, it’s easier to see that they were just doing their best.

If you have a good relationship with your family, the best thing to let them know this Valentine’s Day is to let them know they are appreciated — that you are grateful to be lumped together with them — for better or worse. Make plans to hang out with them, that aren’t based around obligatory holidays. As a rule, the thing that makes a parent most happy is simply spending time with their kids.

If your relationship with your family is not as close, you could make the effort to reach out or simply send a card.

En cuanto a los viajes psicodélicos, pensar en tu familia la próxima vez que tomes setas o trufas puede ayudarte a aceptar la dinámica de tus relaciones. En muchos casos no puedes cambiar a tu familia, pero puedes amarla. La psilocibina y otros psicodélicos pueden ayudarnos a ver el panorama general. Los regaños de tu madre pueden ser menos irritantes cuando puedes ver más allá de la situación inmediata. Las burlas de tu hermano (¿no es demasiado mayor para eso?) is put into perspective when you are reminded of the love that runs deep through the history you share.

Amistad Amor

Romantic relationships may come and go — and you can’t pick your parents — but you puede choose your friends. Often overlooked, our friendships are actually key relationships in our lives that often endure for the longest.

Who have you cried laughing with? Who gave you romantic/career/ DIY advice? Or who will come and buy hangover snacks with you in your PJs?

Your friends, that’s who!

It’s easy to forget that friendships need care and nourishment just like romantic relationships. That’s because they often come so easily. They do not have the pressure of a romantic relationship, or the obligation of familial ones. But, they often bring the most joy.

Did you know that in some countries — Finland, Estonia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Mexico — Valentine’s Day is actually celebrated as Día de la Amistad? Pretty cool, huh!

Finally, tripping on magic mushrooms with friends can be really fun. You catch each other’s vibes, and enhance your experience by chatting, playing, and sharing ideas. Equally, being with close friends can ground you and help you feel safe. A psychedelic experience with friends could cement your bond for life.

Amor por la naturaleza

If you wanna get super philosophical — la naturaleza es amor, el amor es naturaleza.

Al fin y al cabo, si no fuera por este hermoso planeta azul no tendríamos cualquier cosa to love anyway! Here are some ways you can treat your ‘other mother ‘— naturaleza — with love and care this Valentine’s Day.

Explorar el aire libre

Desde algo tan sencillo como dar un paseo por el parque, acampar, montar en bicicleta o hacer un picnic, explorar el exterior puede recordarle las bondades nutritivas de la naturaleza y, a cambio, su amor por ella.

Comer natural

Tanto si cultivas tus propios alimentos como si acudes a mercados o restaurantes locales, come los productos que han crecido donde tú también creces. Los ingredientes de temporada son frescos y llenos de vida, y realzarán su experiencia gastronómica, los poderes de la naturaleza que a menudo damos por sentados.

Recoger la basura

OK, it’s not sexy or romantic, but picking up trash is one of the sweetest things you can do for Mother Nature. Gather some friends, some trash sacks, put on some gloves, and get busy.

Plant Flowers, Herbs, or Even a Tree

En lugar de comprar un ramo este año, ¿por qué no plantas tus propias flores? Plantar flores que florezcan de nuevo cada año es un regalo que no se acaba nunca, ni para ti ni para el planeta. ¿Por qué no plantar flores en honor de un ser querido? Es un doble regalo de San Valentín.

Viaje a la naturaleza

Drogarse con psilocibina en la naturaleza es profundamente profundo. Los usuarios experimentan una cercanía a la Tierra que no puede igualarse. Incluso estudio científico backs it up! Become one with nature this Valentine’s Day — or any day for that matter.

Amor propio

Despite ‘self-care’ being a buzzy-buzz word in the wellness world, for many of us it’s something we still overlook. It’s very easy to put others’ needs above your own, especialmente en nombre del amor. Sin embargo, mostrar nosotros mismos amor y aprecio es clave para la felicidad, y de hecho ayuda a todo de nuestras relaciones a largo plazo.

Give yourself a break, practice self-care, and treat yourself with the compassion you would give to a loved one. As well as sensación good, it also has many medical benefits. It lowers your stress levels and increases those much coveted ‘happy hormones’: serotonina, oxitocina y dopamina. It also can improve cardiovascular health and even strengthen the immune system.

Por supuesto, usted know what your dream self-care Valentine’s activity is. But here are some starting suggestions:

Sal a cenar: Elige tu cocina favorita, pide lo que quieras y disfruta de un rato contigo mismo.

Ejercicio: Para algunas personas no es un capricho, pero te dará ese golpe extra de dopamina, que se siente Bien.

Date un baño: Velas, burbujas, todo. ¡Te lo has ganado!

Di "no": Es algo insignificante, pero para algunas personas decir "no", incluso cuando realmente don’t want to do something, is hard. Taking time for yourself and making boundaries takes some getting used to, but it is key to maintaining balance. It means the next time you hacer say ‘yes’ — you’ll be your best self.

Viaje solo: ¿Quieres conocer tu verdadero yo? Acude a una cita con la psilocibina: podría cambiarte la vida.