THE SPIRIT IN THE SHAMAN
The contemplative works with habits along more spiritual lines. Thus when the breakthrough finally occurs, it visits a mind already prepared for it. (Shamans)
Altered states of consciousness by direct experience without external aids into a permanent state. The mind only perceives absolute truths, when she takes leave of the body and has as little as possible to do with it, then she has no bodily sense or desire, but is aspiring after true being. (Socrates)