What does it actually mean to be a "human"?
in Spirituality ·
lonegardener said:Well... through that process, you're essentially introducing certain toxic compounds into your system. They trigger the release of specific hormones—I believe they call them dopamine, or something along those lines—which have some pretty interesting, even fascinating, effects on brain function and consciousness.
I don't see what's so "immaterial" about this... to me, it feels pretty damn material. 🤷
You mention "toxic" compounds. You should realize that everything a human being introduces into their body can be considered "toxic," depending entirely on your perspective.
It is only your own lack of understanding that compels you to label one thing "toxic" while viewing something else as fundamentally different.
Ultimately, if you maintain the belief that the physical body is what defines your core essence, then everything becomes toxic. Under that worldview, the entirety of "life" itself is nothing more than toxicity.