I don't believe in a soul or spirit. I believe that we are the universe observing itself from different perspectives. Within our consciousness is the universe and everything in it (although we don't actually use enough of our brain power to ever tap the expansive amount of information contained within ourselves). What we see of that with our senses is reality. Reality isn't one certain thing, either. Every person has their own reality, and each is as true as any other.

As for when you trip, I think it's like looking within your own consciousness (and, therefore, seeing or feeling more of the universe than our normal senses can).
Cinnamon Reviewed by Cinnamon on . The implications of psychoactive substances being able to alter consciousness This always gets me thinking. What does this say about the nature of reality? That we can take a drug or smoke a psychoactive substance, and it can alter our perceptions and feelings and understanding? I think this basic fact says a lot about the way reality is constituted. If an outside substance can alter my mind state, does that mean the soul is not separate from the body? If the soul is influenced by a physical substance, is this proof that the duality of physical reality and some Rating: 5