All time Quote by Terence McKenna
“I think that what these psychedelics do, is they actually do connect you to the whole circle. You stand outside of the moment from which you embarked on your psychedelic experience, and you see eternity like a vast landscape deployed in front of you. So what I think psychedelics are is they're about time, and they somehow make all time co-present.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1995, “The Evolutionary Mind” podcast
Psychedelics dissolve ordinary perception of time, revealing all moments as simultaneously present, creating a sense of eternal unity.
In simple terms: Psychedelics make time feel all at once, showing unity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace present awareness beyond linear time.
Themes
spirituality
consciousness
time perception
unity
Mood
wonder
reflection
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- therapy
- ritual use
Key Concepts
entheogen experience
philosophical insight
Questions to Reflect On
- How does perceiving all time affect decision making?
- Can this unity be integrated into daily life?
A Different Perspective
Such experiences can be overwhelming and may distort reality for some users.
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