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 láska je ., or what it môže byť, is widening and softening. Love is a broad spectrum that comes in many forms and textures. All magical, and all worth celebrating.

Oslava všetkých druhov lásky na Valentína

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.

Láska je dobrá pre vaše zdravie

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 sú ochorel.

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 a Vezmite si... Tomu hovorím láska!

Romantická láska

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 počúvanie najdôležitejšie je to, čo chcú povedať. Boli v strese a sťažovali sa na prácu? Objednajte im masáž alebo deň v kúpeľoch. Hovorili o rozširovaní svojich obzorov? Zaobstarajte im predplatné na audioknižnú službu alebo si spoločne založte vlastný knižný klub!

Many couples also enjoy taking psychedelic trips together. Psilocybín, z magických húb a hľuzoviek dokážu utíšiť naše ego a znížiť naše zábrany, čo znamená, že môžete osviežiť alebo prehĺbiť svoje intimita as a couple. Psychologist and founder of rehabilitation centre TATVA, Kripi Malviya, povedal Časopis Vice v rozhovore;

"Na psychedelikách sa cítite príťažlivejší a prchavejší, takže máte pocit sebatransformácie, ktorá sa potom stáva spoločnou transformáciou, keď ju robíte s partnerom,"

Mnohé páry, ktoré opisujú spoločné cestovanie, zdôrazňujú, že im táto skúsenosť pomohla prekonať malé, malicherné rozdiely a vidieť širší obraz a dôvod, prečo si svojho partnera vybrali.

Rodinná láska

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.

Pokiaľ ide o psychedelické výlety, premýšľanie o rodine pri ďalšom užívaní húb alebo hľuzoviek vám môže pomôcť vyrovnať sa s dynamikou vašich vzťahov. V mnohých prípadoch svoju rodinu nemôžete zmeniť, ale môžete ju milovať. Psilocybín a iné psychedeliká nám môžu pomôcť vidieť širší obraz. Maminino rýpanie môže byť menej dráždivé, keď sa dokážete pozrieť nad bezprostrednú situáciu. Škádlenie tvojho brata (nie je na to už príliš starý?) is put into perspective when you are reminded of the love that runs deep through the history you share.

Priateľstvo Láska

Romantic relationships may come and go — and you can’t pick your parents — but you môže 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 Deň priateľstva? 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.

Láska k prírode

If you wanna get super philosophical — príroda je láska, láska je príroda.

Veď nebyť tejto krásnej modrej planéty, nemali by sme čokoľvek to love anyway! Here are some ways you can treat your ‘other mother ‘— príroda — with love and care this Valentine’s Day.

Preskúmajte vonkajšie prostredie

Prechádzka v parku, kempovanie, bicyklovanie alebo piknik v prírode vám môžu pripomenúť výživné dobroty prírody a vašu lásku k nej.

Jedzte prirodzene

Či už si potraviny pestujete sami, alebo chodíte na miestne trhy či do reštaurácií, jedzte produkty, ktoré vyrástli tam, kde rastiete aj vy. Sezónne suroviny sú čerstvé a plné života a umocnia váš zážitok z jedla, silu prírody často považujeme za samozrejmosť.

Vyzdvihnúť nejaké odpadky

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

Prečo si tento rok nekupovať kyticu, ale radšej si zasadiť vlastnú? Výsadba kvetov, ktoré kvitnú každý rok nanovo, je darček, ktorý sa vám aj planéte zíde. Prečo nezasadiť zeleň alebo kvety na počesť milovanej osoby? Je to dvojitý valentínsky darček!

Výlet v prírode

Tripovanie na psilocybíne v prírode je veľmi hlboký. Používatelia zažívajú blízkosť k Zemi, ktorá sa nedá porovnať. Dokonca aj vedecká štúdia backs it up! Become one with nature this Valentine’s Day — or any day for that matter.

Láska k sebe

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, najmä v mene lásky. Avšak, ukazujúc sami láska a uznanie je kľúčom k šťastiu a pomáha všetky našich vzťahov z dlhodobého hľadiska.

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

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

Vyberte sa na večeru: Vyberte si svoju obľúbenú kuchyňu, objednajte si, na čo máte chuť, a strávte čas sami so sebou.

Cvičenie: Pre niektorých ľudí to nie je žiadna lahôdka, ale poskytne vám to extra dopamínový hit, ktorý sa cíti Dobré.

Kúpte sa: Sviečky, bublinky, všetko. Zaslúžili ste si to!

Povedzte "nie": Je to maličkosť, ale niektorí ľudia hovoria "nie", aj keď naozaj 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.

Samotný výlet: Chcete spoznať svoje skutočné ja? Choďte na rande s psilocybínom - môže vám to zmeniť život.