Hello. I have a question about how to cleanse and recover, both physically and on a more subtle or spiritual level, from the effects of using different substances.
I've read that these things can negatively affect or “pollute” the soul or subtle body. At the same time, I've sometimes felt the desire to smoke some cannabis mixed with tobacco to relax and relieve stress after a difficult week or when dealing with heavy or dark thoughts. I haven't done it regularly, so I don't think I have an addiction, but I have used a few different substances and I'd like to better understand how they might affect me spiritually and whether there are ways to cleanse and restore myself afterward.
I've smoked cannabis and tobacco. I've also occasionally had alcohol, although very rarely — for example, a few glasses of wine while spending time with a woman. I've also tried psilocybin mushrooms and truffles several times in my life, and to be honest, my experiences with them were positive and meaningful.
I'd like to gain some clarity about all of this and better understand what is beneficial and what is harmful, especially from a spiritual or subtle-energy perspective.
There is also another aspect I'm unsure about. I still have some curiosity about trying certain other substances that I've read and researched quite a lot about, such as DMT, ayahuasca, and pure LSD.
Would it be wiser to let go of this curiosity altogether? How do different spiritual traditions view these substances and their effects on the mind, soul, or subtle body? And if someone has already used them, what practices would you recommend for cleansing, grounding, and restoring oneself afterward?
I'd be interested to hear both personal experiences and perspectives from people familiar with spiritual practices.