Facing new experiences, such as trying psychedelics for the first time, can be compared to overcoming fears in challenging situations like going through doors in war zones. By leaning into the experience and going in blind, one can fully immerse themselves in the journey, even if it may be overwhelming. Despite not having any prior drug experience, the individual delved deep into a 20-hour psychedelic experience, confronting deep-seated emotions and memories from their past. The journey felt like being at a movie premiere where only they could understand the complex emotions and memories being presented, leading to a profound and transformative introspection.