pretty much all the fry-heads and psychonaughts I know have rather large egos, or are even a little full of themselves. Im not putting them down (I am one! why would I put myself down like that?), I just wonder if anyone else noticed that, or if that's just my little crowd. If you think this is so, what do you think causes it? I have a theory of my own. while we are tripping we are constantly reminding ourselves that we are fine and that nothing can hurt us, and anything you say to yourself during a trip is going to stay with you in one form or another. I know my ego is a little inflated, because every time I trip(only done shrooms so far, but I am buying some acid today), I re-discover the "fact" that I am a goddess.
No I have not noticed that. In fact I feel as though I am more and more humbled from my trips. I am each time further reminded of the interconnectivity of everything in my reality. I feel as though I can see atom vibrating on a molecular level and how all the atoms are made of the same thing.
I feel more like drugs like cocaine have the ego-boost qualities. With acid, during and after trips, I feel more of an ego-reduction, understanding of peoples differences, etc. Everyone has different experiences however.
I haven't really noticed a large ego with the people i Know...but then again, my best friend and myself are the only people I really know personally who use psychedelics.
for me, I undergo transformation in both areas, humility and pride. humilty at seeing how universally small I am and how on a fundamental level I am the same as everyone else. and on the other hand I feel accelerated pride in being given this knowledge, and the pride that comes from knowing that I am a necessary part of the process of existence. a grain of sand isn't much on its own, but without a collection of them there would be no beach and no planet.
I have found the opposite effect... The lyrics "I am grounded I am humble I am one with everything" come to mind often when I am tripping. Usually I feel tiny, but wonderfully, beautifully tiny. Kinda makes you feel more free, you know?
With high levels of psychadelics, especially ACID, you experience, what is called 'ego loss' where you are completely stripped of your 'ego' and realize it's nothing...In my opinion it's very good and wholesome for you because it makes you realize what is causing you to feel the need for the ego you are holding, it's a very fufilling experience.. If you enjoy psychadelics, look up 'ego loss' if you don't know what it is, it will change the way you trip forever..
