THIRD EYE DROPS Lost Ancient Wisdom, Magic, Hermeticism and Terence McKenna | Dr. Dan Attrell | Mind Meld 440
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Jul 31, 2025 
Dr. Dan Attrell, a classicist and expert on esoteric texts like the Picatrix, delves into the intriguing intersections of ancient wisdom and modern consciousness. He discusses how metaphysical concepts like the daimon and Hermeticism remain relevant today, especially in the context of psychedelics. The conversation also explores the ancient practices aimed at self-discovery and the role of language in understanding philosophical traditions. With references to Terence McKenna, Attrell reveals how historical philosophies can illuminate contemporary quests for knowledge and connection.
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Material World as Higher Echo
- Reality is an echo of higher worlds, not a cosmic deception.
- The material world extends the soul but can snap back into the higher spiritual reality.
Sacred Encounter is Core
- The sacred is what is set apart from ordinary life and is experienced differently.
- Encounters with the sacred are the common nucleus of mystical and esoteric traditions.
World Not Prison, Enter Gratitude
- The world is not a false prison but a perishable, lower tier of reality.
- Awakening involves gratitude, piety, and bringing virtues from higher worlds into this one.
