Great post! There's an awesome analogy on a recent Sam Harris podcast with Michael Pollan about how we have grooves in our minds like the paths on a ski-hill. Then things like meditation retreats or psychedelic experiences can be thought of as "snowfalls" that help reset our pathways.
Nice! I heard him say that on Joe Rogan's podcast as well and I found the metaphor really resonated with me. Thanks for referencing that.