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 armastus on, or what it võib olla, is widening and softening. Love is a broad spectrum that comes in many forms and textures. All magical, and all worth celebrating.

Kõikvõimalike armastuse liikide tähistamine sel valentinipäeval

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.

Armastus on hea teie tervisele

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 on haigestunud.

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 ja võtta... See ongi see, mida ma armastuseks nimetan!

Romantiline armastus

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 kuulmine see, mida neil on öelda, on kõige tähtsam. Kas nad on stressis ja kurdavad töö üle? Broneerige neile massaaž või spaa-päev. Kas nad on rääkinud oma silmaringi laiendamisest? Hankige neile audioraamatute tellimus või alustage koos oma raamatuklubi!

Many couples also enjoy taking psychedelic trips together. Psilotsübiin, maagilistest seentest ja trühvlitest võib vaigistada meie ego ja alandada meie inhibitsioone, mis tähendab, et saate värskendada või süvendada oma intiimsus as a couple. Psychologist and founder of rehabilitation centre TATVA, Kripi Malviya, ütles Vice Magazine intervjuus;

"Sa tunned end psühhedeeliaga atraktiivsemalt ja efektsemana, nii et tekib enesemuutuse tunne, mis muutub siis koos partneriga tehes muutuseks,"

Paljud paarid, kes kirjeldavad koos reisimist, rõhutavad, kuidas see kogemus on aidanud neil näha üle väikeste, tühiste erimeelsuste, et näha suuremat pilti ja seda, miks nad üldse oma partneri valisid.

Perekondlik armastus

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.

Mis puutub psühhedeelsetesse reisidesse, siis järgmine kord, kui te võtate seeni või trühvleid, võib aidata teil oma suhte dünaamika suhtes toime tulla. Paljudel juhtudel ei saa te oma perekonda muuta, kuid te võite neid armastada. Psilotsübiin ja teised psühhedeelsed ained võivad aidata meil näha suuremat pilti. Teie ema näägutamine võib olla vähem ärritav, kui suudate näha otsesest olukorrast kõrgemale. Teie venna kiusamine (kas ta pole selleks liiga vana?) is put into perspective when you are reminded of the love that runs deep through the history you share.

Sõprus Armastus

Romantic relationships may come and go — and you can’t pick your parents — but you saab 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 Sõpruse päev? 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.

Looduse armastus

If you wanna get super philosophical — loodus on armastus, armastus on loodus.

Lõppude lõpuks, kui seda ilusat sinist planeeti poleks meil olnud. midagi to love anyway! Here are some ways you can treat your ‘other mother ‘— loodus — with love and care this Valentine’s Day.

Avasta loodust

Nii lihtne asi nagu jalutuskäik pargis, telkimine, jalgrattasõit või piknik, võib teile meelde tuletada looduse toitvat headust ja teie armastust looduse vastu.

Sööge looduslikku

Kas te kasvatate oma toitu ise või käite kohalikel turgudel või restoranides, sööge seal kasvanud tooteid, kus ka teie kasvatate. Hooajalised koostisosad on värsked ja elurikkad ning suurendavad teie söögikogemust, looduse jõud, mida me sageli peame enesestmõistetavaks.

Korja mõned prügikastid üles

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

Selle asemel, et osta sel aastal kimpu, miks mitte istutada mõni oma kimp? Igal aastal uuesti õitsvate lillede istutamine on kingitus, mis jätkab nii teile kui ka planeedile. Miks mitte istutada rohelust või lilli lähedase inimese auks? See on valentinipäeva topeltpakkumine!

Reis looduses

Psiilotsübiini trippimine looduses on sügavalt sügavamõtteline. Kasutajad kogevad Maa lähedust, mida ei saa võrrelda. Isegi teaduslik uuring backs it up! Become one with nature this Valentine’s Day — or any day for that matter.

Enesearmastus

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, eriti armastuse nimel. Kuid näitamine ise armastus ja tunnustamine on õnne võti ja tegelikult aitab kõik meie suhetest pikemas perspektiivis.

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

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

Võtke end õhtusöögile: Valige oma lemmikköök, tellige, mida iganes soovite, ja nautige aega iseendaga.

Harjutus: Mõne inimese jaoks ei ole see maiuspala, kuid see annab teile selle täiendava dopamiini tabamuse, mis tundub hea.

Võtke vann: Küünlad, mullid, kõik. Sa oled selle ära teeninud!

Ütle "ei": See on väike asi, kuid mõnede inimeste jaoks on "ei" ütlemine, isegi kui nad tõesti 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 do say ‘yes’ — you’ll be your best self.

Reis üksi: Tahad tundma õppida tõelist sind? Minge psiilotsübiiniga kohtingule - see võib teie elu muuta.