DMT: The Spirit Molecule
DMT: The Spirit Molecule, simply put, was one of the most fascinating and thought provoking books that I have ever read. I’m embarrassed to say that my first knowledge of the book came from some sort of radio chat Joe Rogan (Fear Factor, UFC commentator, comedian) that I came across randomly on YouTube several months ago while at school. I didn’t really care for Joe Rogan’s pseudointellectual rant about DMT in the clip, but his brief mention of Rick Strassman’s book really got me interested. As usual, I waited put it on my to-read list and waited until the time was right to give it a go.
From start to finish, I was chained to this book, always ready to keep reading more. It never disappointed me, and I was always looking for someone to share with what I had just learned.
There wasn’t a part in this book that I found unnecessary or over-worked. From the brief introduction to the drug, to an entire history of his research (including the struggle to find funding and allowance), to his conclusions and final thoughts, it was fantastic. Thankfully I didn’t have many expectations about this book before I started reading, but it far surpassed any preconceived notions I might have created.
Strassman’s journey from proposing idea to finding volunteers and administering the drug was really interesting in inspiring. He providing full detail into his entire life for those number of years, and all the things he went through, and it seemed that it was all worth it in the end, without a doubt.
It’s hard to pinpoint any specifically interesting chapters or sections, as they were all very readable, but each became more interesting than the last as the mystery unfolded and further questions arose — all of which he answered with great clarity, incredible wisdom, and in such a way to leave you with your own opinions and thoughts. Strassman wrote it without forcing upon the reader his own opinion, but offered it fairly and intuitively, and was properly able to argue both sides so the reader could decide for him- or herself.
I was very captured by the book, and in my own personal study I noticed very striking similarities between the volunteers DMT accounts from this book and a number of OOBE experiences I’ve read about (especially in Robert Monroe’s Journeys Out of the Body, which I’ve also found incredible interesting and read multiple times). I’ve very deeply considered writing a brief research and opinion essay on the similarities I’ve noticed. However, that’s something to consider for another time.
As for DMT: The Spirit Molecule, I’ll certainly have to give it another read after I’ve finished passing it along to my friends.