Spiritual but not religious

[NoOneMan]

30. And its not necessarily a negative unless you wish it to be

Placing value on the length of time it takes to have a spiritual epiphany/experience is arbitrary (and close-minded). And what does one miss out on in the mean time, while wondering in the woods? If I can learn tomorrow what it may take a lifetime to learn, and then apply that knowledge during my life, then surely that is a great benefit (in my opinion).

Note also in the study you post that the results of the immediate spiritual experience tend to wane over time

Yes, but that is likely true with any range of spiritual experiences upon their cessation without further reinforcement. I can speak first hand about this effect (in regards to both psilocybin and conventional religious experience). With psilocybin, certain revelations that are revealed do stick with you and change the way you view the entire world forever (knowledge). But, there is something indescribable that does fade; is like a peacefulness and harmony with the system around you. Its sort of like the ability to unconsciously utilize that knowledge in your thought process. You are given a path, but it is up to you to continue following it and that takes effort.

Its difficult to describe and I don't want to bound it with words. Give it a go sometime.