While not enough research exists to suggest that DMT is an access point to higher personal growth, anecdotal reports suggest that greater self-awareness and spiritual connection to the world can be gained from use of the molecule. Just as ayahuasca ceremonies can provide new perspectives on inner emotional realities to people with mental and addictive disorders, DMT can be used to achieve new perspectives in one’s spiritual life.
Many people report that DMT gives them a connection to their subconscious, allowing them to see any issues and mental blocks they’ve been experiencing from a new vantage point. People often report a sense of detachment from their emotions and how they identify with them as well.
While jarring, the dissolution of ego and “self” is often reported to be one of the most powerful personal insights people experience during a DMT trip. The idea that “you” are not who you think you are is difficult to grasp for many, especially in Western society where the individual is held up as the paragon of modern civilization. A trip that includes the dissolution of one’s identity, sometimes dubbed “ego death,” brings this radical new perspective to the user. Major shifts in perspective like this are often thought to be the initial catalysts for subsequent spiritual and personal growth.