The Otac Experience: Fusing Reality and Fantasy

by Dr. Octavio Rettig Hinojosa

The following is excerpted from The Toad of Dawn by Dr. Octavio Rettig Hinojosa, published by Divine Arts.

In his book DMT: The Spirit Molecule, psychiatrist Dr. Rick Strassman wrote about the first study of hallucinogens in the United States more than twenty years ago, in which he administered forty intravenous doses to sixty volunteers over a time period of five years. Many of these volunteers reported experiencing similar effects. Strassman’s work confirmed that there is no longer any reason to prohibit the study of these substances as there is no data indicating toxicity in the subjects studied, no indication of undesirable or permanent side effects. In every case, the duration of the effects was similar and the individuals reacted in similar ways to the dosage. I believe it is important to conduct similar studies with the Otac nectar, which, despite belonging to the same group of substances called tryptamines, is differentiated by a molecule more commonly found in preparations with DMT (it is the N in N-DMT).

Despite its different effects, I find greater therapeutic value in the secretion of the Sonora toad than in any other entheogen compound, due to its short duration and its incredible potential. These qualities make it my number one candidate for biopsychosocial medicine, as a change promoter, and for improving the quality of life.

Otac is the transducer between reality and fantasy, and creates a hybrid state in which both may manifest together. It is a direct path to the most extraordinary and unbelievable states that could ever be produced in the human being. In my particular case, it was truly incredible to breathe in the vapor produced by the nectar of the Otac. It opened 
the door for me to understand who I am, who we all are, where I come from, and where we are going. It gave me the opportunity to consciously choose my destiny, to value what this game called life is about. And, as unbelievable as it may seem, this is reality. I have lived it and shared it with many people. Close to eight thousand sessions have been given in various countries of the world. I’ve found that people in all parts of the world think the same way. It is not just me. It is the toad. It is the substance. It is the expanded state gifted to anyone who wants to open his or her heart and mind to the change that can happen through this divine energy. It is a well-deserved gift. I have dedicated nine years of my life to studying, diffusing, and experimenting with the proper- ties of Bufo alvarius. My only aim is to do what is right. I know how good it feels to do what one can, what one must, what one thinks is best on the broadest level.

Otac is a teacher medicine. It allows you to have a dialogue with yourself, helping you to see yourself from many different angles, which reveals so much intelligence and knowledge inside us. It provides a way to look at yourself clearly. It teaches us how to breathe consciously, how to find inner peace, joy and happiness, and how to be patient.

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