"The man who comes back through the Door will never be quite the same as the man who went out. He will be wiser but less cocksure, happpier but less self-satisfied, humbler in acknowledging his ignorance yet better equipped to understand the relationship of systematic reasoning to the unfathomable Mystery which it tries, forever vainly, to comprehend."
This weekend, I finally got around to reading The Doors of Perception (Aldous Huxley). It's one of those books I've always felt - insecurely - that I should have read by now. I'm actually glad, however, that I didn't try to read this when I was much younger, before having any exposure to or understanding of Eastern religion. I would have been far more confused than illuminated. In any case, I thought it was amazing, and I would highly recommend it!
I have a first edition I snuck out of my grammas bookshelf
I knew it was cool but didn’t actually appreciate it for years😂🦄🤷🏼♂️🌻
Yes, I read it when I was younger. I think its time to read it again. Looking for it in my library. Thanks
Is it at all similar to his book “Brave New World”? If so, it might not be for me. But that’s cool you enjoyed it!
I have heard some of my meditation teachers speak about Aldous Huxley.
Fascinating stuff.
Gonna have this book on my to read list.
Thanks for sharing!
Curious, what is 1 insight you feel expanded your perspective on after reading this book?
One of my favorite passages out of many other bangers.