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I had a psychonaut period of my life and bought this book after a DMT trip because one of the elves told me to study the mind deeper. I had also just gotten on Instagram afterwards and was easily influenced to buy one of the first things recommended to me and like, that was def a sign. Coincidence that the elves told me to dig deeper and the title of this book is relevant????
Jan 22, 2024
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This book changed my life when I was 16, reframing the way I think about daily challenges and the ebb and flow of life and such. There’s an effortless clear-pilledness to these words. I return to them often and keep a pocket-sized version in my backpack at all times. Chapter 11 resonates the most with me right now.
Feb 22, 2023
A soulful celebration of things that are widely disdained and feared. The unknown, being lost, solitude, wanting, etc.. Feels like a warm wash over you that’s also energizing. A bit Rilke coded! Genre wise it’s a blend of memoir, philosophy, natural lore, cultural history, and art criticism.
Changed my yung life for sure. And inspired the fourth issue of my magazine =]
Mar 13, 2024
Pasted is a copy of my Goodreads review:
5/5 Stars
FANTASTIC!
One of the better nonfictions I’ve *listened* to in a long while. The audiobook is narrated by the author herself and I couldn’t help but be absolutely charmed by her lovingly neurotic self. Her writing is sublime and the way she delivers the information is straightforward.
While on the surface you might just see this as another book about LSD, this book actually dives into the war on drugs, criminal justice system, and healthcare industry - all intermixed with various musings on the self, love, and life. Ayelet’s take on her journey with LSD is both academic and incredibly personal. Her knowledge and power is undeniable - in the classroom, the court room, and this book.
She structures the book as if the start of each chapter is a personal journal entry as she records her experiences during the month-long experiment. From there the chapter then takes a life of its own, and I thoroughly enjoyed diving into each rabbit hole with her.
By the end, I found myself asking - when was it that I had a really good day?
Jan 18, 2025
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I love symbolism !!! Like, yes I wanna read between the lines to some crazy backstory. The Origins mean everything. I want the signs to show themselves to me. I am ready.
Feb 11, 2024
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I work in the fine art industry and I have done many roles - intern, photographer, gallery assistant, digital/photo lab assistant, art handler, registrar, and archivist. I’ve been in this game since I was 15 (s/o FotoFest International) - I am now 28. I’ve seen many types of situations unfold and have met lots of different personality types. You will meet narcissists, artists with insane egos, and some of the nicest, brilliant people. You will also meet nepo babies, people who don’t know what to do, and people who are really about it. Personally, I am an artist who wants to work with artists to help them succeed and archive their work. Tbh for me, I love someone who can have a crazy personality but is also grounded. Right now, I am an archivist at Gladstone Gallery and I am plotting my own art advisory. Seeking surrealists tbh.
Feb 7, 2024
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Sunday I saw Dune II. Today a coworker of mine said he was into people who are fearless. I’ve been challenged time and time again for the past two years since moving to NYC from Texas - being at my lowest points and at some of the highest. Risk and impulsive decisions can be fun if you are smart with it. The theme of this year is: Fear Less; Learning the Lesson and Taking Action.
Mar 20, 2024