Ashley—a man seeking deeper connection with God—describes LSD-induced visions that reveal rich spiritual symbolism. What began as a psychedelic experience unfolded into a deeply Christian journey of surrender, identity, and divine invitation. This reflection traces that journey using Biblical themes and mystical language, revealing a spiritual map that transcends the line between altered perception and sacred insight.
I. The Visionary Threshold

During Ashley’s trip, he witnessed symbolic images: Babylon rising, the Tower of Babel stretching skyward, shifting mirrors, and a weathered Jesus bearing a crooked staff and red cloth. The visions echoed prophetic texts—especially Ezekiel’s throne vision and the book of Revelation.

The mirror became a sacred object, no longer a simple reflection but a portal through which Ashley encountered divine presence and unsettling truth. In one moment, he feared the mirror was telling him, "I am God." The terror came not from ego—but from intimacy. Ashley was being confronted with how near the sacred had come.

He also saw alien-like beings with enlarged brains. These figures, appearing through the mirror, urged him to become a disciple of John and to say "yes like a dog" with a key in his mouth. This was not humiliation—it was sacred consent. The key symbolized access to truth; the mouth, embodiment; the “yes,” surrender.

Then came the golden Ishtar Gate.
II. The Golden Gate

Historically, the Ishtar Gate symbolized Babylonian empire and false worship. It was beautiful but proud. In Ashley’s vision, the gate was radiant gold. Biblically, gold represents holiness, glory, and divine presence. The vision marked a shift—from the Babylon of confusion to the Kingdom of God.

Gold, unlike empire, does not corrode. It reflects the eternal. The golden Ishtar Gate symbolized transformation: a once-pagan threshold now made sacred. What was once about human pride became a doorway of grace. For Ashley, this meant that the places in his life once shaped by fear or ego were now being redeemed by God’s presence.

The golden gate held a sense of reverence and welcome. It radiated not domination, but beckoning. As Ashley approached it, he felt not like a conqueror, but like a son returning home.

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