The use of drugs on the spiritual path or in cultural ceremonies is a centuries-old practice. Many indigenous cultures continue to use them as part of tradition and rites of passage celebrations, pulling in the power of plants as a way to celebrate nature and honor her gifts.

However, there are cases where people use drugs as a “short-cut” to crack open spiritual awakening without a philosophy to serve as a foundation, or lack a mindful practice that allows them to experiment and develop a deeper spiritual sense-of-self naturally.

On this week’s episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast we share our opinions about using drugs as a tool to enhance our spiritual path and connect with our higher self. As usual, we each offer our personal experiences and thoughts, and Jamie adds his unique “insider” perspective as a former monk.