Tim Robbins turns to ayahuasca after feeling 'consumed by anger' over cancel culture
Oscar-winning actor Tim Robbins says an ayahuasca trip helped him break free from the anger he felt over America's deep divide.Robbins revealed the psychedelic experience left him feeling "completely lighter" after years of frustration with cancel culture and political polarization.The "Shawshank Redemption" star said he turned to the Amazonian psychedelic brew with one goal in mind — to stop being "consumed" by outrage over what he sees as the unraveling of modern society.KELSEY GRAMMER SUSPECTS HE 'MAY HAVE' LOST HOLLYWOOD ROLES DUE TO CONSERVATIVE VIEWS"They tell you to go in with an intention," Robbins said during a candid appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience." "My intention was to … I was frustrated with feeling anger about what was going on in the world, and I said, 'I want to release that. I don't want to be consumed by that anger.'"Robbins said his psychedelic experience was an intense spiritual journey that included what he described as an encounter with his late mother."What she said was, 'You're injured.
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- What is ayahuasca?
- Ayahuasca is a plant-based brew used in traditional Amazonian ceremonies that can cause strong psychedelic effects.
- Why did Tim Robbins try it?
- He said he was feeling overwhelmed by anger over cancel culture and wanted to feel less outraged.
- How did he feel after the experience?
- He said he felt completely lighter and less angry.
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