When a Neurodivergent Mind Made You a Leader: Shamanism & an Esoteric Reality

Our familiar reality, grounded in our five senses and rigid logic, might not be the complete picture. For centuries, cultures around the world have explored altered states of consciousness through meditation, psychedelics, and spiritual practices, venturing beyond the mundane into realms unseen.

Within these altered states, some report profound experiences, including encounters with entities, visions of alternate realities, and a deep connection to something beyond the self. Can these be mere hallucinations, or glimpses into a hidden, yet very real, dimension of existence?

Science cautiously explores these altered states. Studies show that meditation alters brain activity, increasing connectivity in regions associated with introspection and intuition.

Psychedelics, meanwhile, interact with serotonin receptors, causing a cascade of effects that can include perceptual distortions, emotional shifts, and profound spiritual experiences. While skeptics dismiss these as neurological or chemical oddities, others interpret them as doorways to a hidden reality.

Perhaps for individuals with certain mental health “disorders,” such as schizophrenia or dementia, the boundaries between our familiar reality and these unseen realms can appear more…