Anxiety Quote by Terence McKenna
“So what needs to be done is to spread the idea that anxiety is inappropriate. It's sort of like we who are psychedelic have to function as sitters for society, because society is going to thrash, and resist, and think it's dying, and be deluded, and regurgitate unconscious material, and so forth and so on. And the role then, I think, for psychedelic people is to try and spread calm.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Psychedelic Society Lecture, 1995
Psychedelic individuals should act as calming influences to counter societal anxiety and chaos.
In simple terms: Psychedelics should spread calm.
Key Takeaway
Be a calming presence.
Themes
anxiety
societal influence
psychedelic culture
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community gatherings
- therapy sessions
- public talks
- online forums
Key Concepts
collective consciousness
psychological resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can calm be translated into concrete action?
- What responsibilities do altered‑consciousness individuals have?
A Different Perspective
Calm alone may not change systemic issues.
