The perception of reality
Everyone perceives the world in their own way. We are genetically pre-programmed to convert electromagnetic waves into information we understand through our senses. We only use a small portion of the spectrum, and by definition, we miss more than we actually have. The older we get, the more we compare new data with the data already stored in our brains. This is why adults often see things as their brains already know them, making us even more selective about the things we experience. For example, if you buy a car of a certain make and model, you'll recognize it more and more often. This is because the things we pay attention to will grow in our perception of reality. Thus, our circumstances create our limited reality. These videos provide beautiful examples of illusions caused by conditioning expectations.
Auditory illusions
Visual illusions
Negativity creates negative affirmation
People who think the world is a bad place subconsciously look for bad things in it. This is because the brain is trained to connect the dots that signify something bad, based on random information about the universe. For example, someone who is afraid of snakes is constantly trying to recognize the shape of a snake in random things. In this way, we train our brain to do even more of what it was already doing.
Positivity changes consciousness and reality
Positive thoughts change our reality. Gratitude is a good starting point for positivity. Occasionally reflecting on the things you're grateful for changes our perception of reality. The brain is then trained to increasingly recognize the good things in life. Gratitude can therefore be a starting point for reducing depression and anxiety-related symptoms because it focuses on the positive. This works well because the world is what you think it is. Positivity attracts positivity and other people, which reduces loneliness. See also this video:
Psychedelics for a different view of reality
Psilocybin, in higher doses, is known to alter perception of reality. The reason psilocybin is so effective at this is due to its hallucinogenic properties, while psilocybin can also induce feelings of contentment, connectedness, and gratitude. During the psychedelic state, many people realize that the conditioning that negatively influences us is completely unnecessary and that things can be different. We observe ourselves from a distance, and with all the information, we can think differently.
Even more effects of psilocybin
The sum of the parts…
In trip therapy we use psilocybin sessions in the form of a truffle ceremony. We combine the truffle ceremony with even more things that can induce positive thoughts. It starts with food and supplements. Everything we put into the body also has an effect on the psyche. The same goes for exercise, sunlight, and social activity. If you tackle everything at once, the positive effect is greater than, for example, if you only undergo talk therapy. Psilocybin sessions in the form of a truffle ceremony are available in different strengths.
| Truffle ceremony | Trip level | Duration (h) | Suitability |
| Low dose | 1-2 | 2-3 | Beginner |
| Medium dose | 3-4 | 3-5 | Beginner |
| High dose | 4-5 | 4-6 | Experience psychedelics |
| Heroic dose | 5 | 5-8 | More experienced |