Mystical experiences #38: Remix of Cary in the Sky with Diamonds

Briefly, what LSD does is release the mind to a fantastic degree. You have waking dreams, and sometimes weird and wonderful hallucinations. More important, it cuts down analysis to a short period. For anyone like me, who has a deep-rooted desire for understanding and peace, it's almost like a miracle.

"...if I drop dead within the

next ten years I will have

*** enjoyed more living ***

in the latter part of my life

than most people ever know."

I've just been born again, I have just been through a psychiatric experience that has completely changed me. I was horrendous. I had to face things about myself which I never admitted, which I didn't know were there. That moment when your conscious meets your subconscious is a helluva wrench. You feel the whole top of your head is lifting off.

With me there came a day after weeks of treatment when I saw the light. Now for the first time in my life I am truly happy.

Every day now is wonderful. I wish I could live another 400 years. I am convinced I will live to a healthy old age, but if I drop dead within the next ten years I will have enjoyed more living in the latter part of my life than most people ever know.

All the sadness and vanities were torn away. I was pleased with the hard core of the strength I found inside of me. I am no longer lonely and I am a happy man.

Source: Remixed from Photoplay magazine, February 1964.