Psilocybin truly is magical - how it works & potential intentions

Though psilocybin has been proven to be a potent treatment for mental health, it wasn't the original use - its potential is INFINITE. In this post, I use this example to briefly explain how psilocybin works from a psychological, neuroscience, mystical, and somatic standpoint. I brainstorm other possible intentions, leaving room for you to discover your unique reason for journeying!

Let's look at common, modern uses of psilocybin as an example of how it works. Psilocybin has been proven to be a breakthrough medicine to treat depression, anxiety, OCD, psychological distress, and trauma. Many say - and studies show - one dose can offer more healing than years of therapy and pharmaceutical drug use combined.

There are a few reasons for this. I’ll give a brief insight from a psychological, neuroscience, mystic, and somatic perspective.

Psychological

Psilocybin takes us deep within our subconscious and unconscious minds for a unique experience that allows us to understand and feel emotions, memories, and beliefs in a radical and fresh way. Talk therapy and modern medication cannot penetrate this space as quickly or easily, if even at all, ever.

We remember we are not identified by these conditions and circumstances. We can see our parts more clearly. It can open the mind and soften the heart, accessing more positive emotions and experiences. This is where the term “psychedelic” came from - “psyche” and “clear/manifest”.

Neuroscience

Looking at the neuroscience, psilocybin stimulates neurogenesis (repairing neurons and creating new ones to support emotion and memory) and neuroplasticity (rewiring the brain by creating new connections and pathways). It quiets parts of the brain that are often over-active and allows new channels of communication to form.

We can rewire thought patterns and beliefs, overcome fears, gain new perspectives, and dive into creativity. We remember we are not victims of limited beliefs and fears - we can override them. We remember the expansive and genius nature of our minds.

Mystical

Mystically speaking, psilocybin can take us into the unknown, unseen, unfelt realms. As I shared in the blog How we remember with sacred mushrooms, before the Western world began researching psilocybin for mental health treatment, it was used as a sacrament to commune with the divine and receive sacred messages.

Journeying through alternate dimensions is unique to each individual. Though we may encounter similar spirits/entities/realms/energies, no two experiences are the same. Yet, we often have an ineffable, peak ecstatic experience that lends a profound remembrance of our divinity when we journey within these realms.

That’s where the term “entheogen” came from - “divine within”. (And why they were coined 'magic mushrooms' in the '50s.)

When we return to the physical realm, the higher guidance or inner knowings allow us to see beyond the physical circumstances and offer courage to live accordingly. We remember our sacred and divine nature. We remember ecstasy and bliss are our are our birthright and always accessible. We remember our inherent connection to the divine and all life.

Somatic

On a somatic level, the body is the subconscious mind and intuition. During a journey, sensations are stirred in the body as the subconscious and intuition speak. Cellularly, things shift, possibly releasing what’s been stuck and blocked, offering healing and expansion. We remember the energy and sensations in our body are not random or diseases but messages to be received. We remember how to tune in and the safety and pleasure we can access.

Possible intentions 

Intention is your why - the reason you’re taking a journey, what you’re hoping to get out of it. With these brief perspectives of how psilocybin works, what intentions may you have for journeying with the sacred mushrooms?

Maybe you are seeking insight and healing for mental health or trauma.

Maybe you’re experiencing heavy grief or heartbreak and looking for lightness.

Maybe everything looks good from the outside but on the inside, you feel stuck, like something is missing, or you want fresh insight for a breakthrough.

Maybe you want to find a way to slow down, cut the stress and live more in the present moment.

Maybe you’ve been doing a lot of deep healing work and it’s been challenging and you’re looking for a boost, empowerment.

Maybe you want to release what no longer serves you and find what may be holding you back.

Maybe you’re aware of fears that are holding you back and you’re seeking courage to take a leap of faith.

Maybe you’re answering the call to journey to unseen realms for a mystical, transcendental experience - to meet the divine within!

The possibilities are truly endless!

Regardless of your intention, the sacred mushrooms meet you where you are and I am here to support you along the way.