3 Ways the Pineal Gland Is Believed to Connect to Higher Consciousness

By giving it a little nudge, you can amp up your intuition, expand your consciousness, and connect with higher realms

Kimberly Fosu
Mystic Minds
Published in
4 min readAug 15, 2023

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Pretty trippy stuff. (Photo: Okan Caliskan)

1. Melatonin Production

You know about the pineal gland, right? It’s this little guy in our brains that does some pretty cool stuff.

One of its main gigs is to produce and control melatonin, a hormone that helps us regulate our sleep-wake cycles.

Basically, melatonin is the sleep superstar that keeps our body’s internal clock in check. It is responsible for promoting sleep and regulating circadian rhythms.

But here’s where things get interesting.

When we’re in deep sleep or dreaming, the production of melatonin by the pineal gland could actually have an impact on our consciousness.

Some folks think that if we activate or stimulate the pineal gland, it could crank up melatonin production, which might lead to altered states of consciousness. And hey, who knows? It might even open the doors to some spiritual experiences!

The pineal gland and its melatonin magic are like a secret doorway to exploring different levels of consciousness and diving…

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Mystic Minds
Mystic Minds

Published in Mystic Minds

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Kimberly Fosu
Kimberly Fosu

Written by Kimberly Fosu

Purpose coach focused on spirituality, faith, and inspiration.