I spent yesterday meditating in the mountains after drinking Peruvian torch tea, and I realized I'm at the first point in my life that I love myself regardless of my flaws and my past.
I grew up homeschooled in a highly abusive, religious environment. It left me disconnected from other people, and for eight years I became a heroin addict. Homeless, soulless, without hope.
I've spent the last year and a half transforming my life through yoga, meditation, nature, and much help from some amazing people along the way.
Psychedelics have been a powerful tool in my life for mental, physical, and spiritual change. They have given me perspective when I am stuck or going through change in my life. They were the catalyst that led me out of the horrid view of the world I was raised with.
It had been many years since I had taken any psychedelics. I couldn't confront the horrible and broken person I was. The truth was too harsh.
Today, I love myself. There is compassion in my heart for myself and others. I still have flaws, but I am human and I have the power to change.
Sharing this is cathartic for me, and I hope it's ok to share this. It might not seem like much, but I spent many years disliking who I am. It was profound to know deep within my heart that I love who I am today.