2026-04-01 β€’ Chemical Collective

Why is the Message Not to Take Life So Seriously Common on Psychedelics?

Psychedelics can enhance humour and laughter, which may help people bond socially, gain new perspectives, loosen attachment to the ego, and potentially access deeper insights by not taking life – or the self – too seriously. The post Why is the Message Not to Take Life So Seriously Common on Psychedelics? appeared first on Chemical Collective.

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