I’ve trained and practiced Shamanism, as one of my many Healing modalities, and we ‘journey’ without any drugs, just using a drum and sound and a skilled Shaman guide. Have you ever tried that Way ?
I see the value of both Ways, with and without Substances. I haven’t done the substance Tripping yet, but I will someday, so Thanks for all you Info . And congrats on sobriety and clean clear Living. It inself becomes addictive !! And a much more positive one that’s fsure !
yes, I‘m also trained in shamanic breathwork which is my favorite way to alter consciousness without substances — yet it is not the same in my opinion :)
Yes, that's right. I think mushrooms are a gentle, beginner friendly experience. The only experience I have with medicines and shamanic practices is Ayahuasca. If you're new to psychedelics I would however first explore the substances by themselves and see how that feels, and add any practices once you have more of a connection.
I’m comfortable with ceremony, and have done some recreational psychedelics over the yrs, just never combined the two together… but your right I suppose, become a more accustomed to the psychedelics in this capacity, slowly levelling up with Ceremony.
I do like your Templates for Experiences ! Great formats.
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I'm really loving this one, Julia. I know many people who have suffered from addiction and found healing with psychedelic medicines - specifically these sacred plants. AND, I know lots of people who have NOT suffered from addiction, but felt called to explore sobriety after these powerful plant medicine experiences.
My favorite thing about sobriety is experiencing things in their raw awesomeness. Foods. Events. People. Etc.
Also, I want to add the sober "practices" compliment psychedelic journeys! I.E. meditating with NO substance is a great way to explore consciousness from a grounded space. AND a hell of a way to prepare yourself for an Ayahuasca journey. ;)
I've been really into Kundalini lately. It's so third eye opening. I'm always surprised by how far/deep I can get through breath and movement alone!
powerful share! yes you‘re right, experiencing the „rawness of life“ at all times is the best part about it! i have to give kundalini another shot, so far I haven‘t been able to get into it. but I can see how it can be transformative :)
I feel that finding the right Kundalini studio/teacher is half the battle. I've definitely been to Kundalini and breath-work sessions where I felt super unsafe and cheated, honestly!
I really enjoy RaMa Institute - and they offer online classes globally. :)
Thanks for your honesty here, and all the info you share on Trip-ing !
You’ve said some insightful things forsure.
I’ve been sober on and off for 25-30yrs, and a Contentment quester forever. I could go on extensively about my Path, but I won’t.
- I wonder if you’ve considered your Micro dosing routine as a form of escape, (or acceptance, or whatever you think your Alcohol practices where about) also ?
Any substance can become addictive in some nature, and they can all alter our True State of Consciousness and Awareness.
- Do you ever think you will get to a State where you don’t want/need any more forms of Consciousness Altering, via Substances ? Where you will just be at Peace with yourSelf, as you Are ?
I don’t drink or drug for any other reason than to alter my state, very rarely, and I’ve found that for most the most part, I Like my state of being, totally clean of anything mind or mood altering. And that I can alter my state positively, without any substances at all.. and I will experiment with psychedelics in the future to see if they ‘help’.
Great reflections, thanks for sharing them! As for my microdosing, I haven‘t had a practice since that experiment in 2020, so I don’t microdose. Maybe 5 times a year at most. As for actual journeys, I do see them as part of my life for at least the next few years as a form of spiritual maintenance - but I can already see the frequency going down. Maybe there will come a point when I don't crave them at all anymore, but who knows :)
Thanks for answering Julia !
I’ve trained and practiced Shamanism, as one of my many Healing modalities, and we ‘journey’ without any drugs, just using a drum and sound and a skilled Shaman guide. Have you ever tried that Way ?
I see the value of both Ways, with and without Substances. I haven’t done the substance Tripping yet, but I will someday, so Thanks for all you Info . And congrats on sobriety and clean clear Living. It inself becomes addictive !! And a much more positive one that’s fsure !
Enjoy ! 🌞♾️
yes, I‘m also trained in shamanic breathwork which is my favorite way to alter consciousness without substances — yet it is not the same in my opinion :)
Well done Julia !
I imagine Substances are a lot more intense and deeper ?
For someone like me, just thinking about starting out with substances, what do you suggest ? I’d like to use my drum also.
- What have you done, and what in your experience works really well, in using both Substances and Shamanic practices ?
Thanks for your time, I really appreciate it ! 🔥🦅
Yes, that's right. I think mushrooms are a gentle, beginner friendly experience. The only experience I have with medicines and shamanic practices is Ayahuasca. If you're new to psychedelics I would however first explore the substances by themselves and see how that feels, and add any practices once you have more of a connection.
Interesting advice Julia.
I’m comfortable with ceremony, and have done some recreational psychedelics over the yrs, just never combined the two together… but your right I suppose, become a more accustomed to the psychedelics in this capacity, slowly levelling up with Ceremony.
I do like your Templates for Experiences ! Great formats.
Thank you. I’ll keep you posted. 🌗👁
Sounds great! Please do, can’t wait to hear how it goes.
I'm really loving this one, Julia. I know many people who have suffered from addiction and found healing with psychedelic medicines - specifically these sacred plants. AND, I know lots of people who have NOT suffered from addiction, but felt called to explore sobriety after these powerful plant medicine experiences.
My favorite thing about sobriety is experiencing things in their raw awesomeness. Foods. Events. People. Etc.
Also, I want to add the sober "practices" compliment psychedelic journeys! I.E. meditating with NO substance is a great way to explore consciousness from a grounded space. AND a hell of a way to prepare yourself for an Ayahuasca journey. ;)
I've been really into Kundalini lately. It's so third eye opening. I'm always surprised by how far/deep I can get through breath and movement alone!
powerful share! yes you‘re right, experiencing the „rawness of life“ at all times is the best part about it! i have to give kundalini another shot, so far I haven‘t been able to get into it. but I can see how it can be transformative :)
I feel that finding the right Kundalini studio/teacher is half the battle. I've definitely been to Kundalini and breath-work sessions where I felt super unsafe and cheated, honestly!
I really enjoy RaMa Institute - and they offer online classes globally. :)
ohh amazing - there‘s a Rama very close to me in LA! thanks for the recommendation will check them out
Thanks for your honesty here, and all the info you share on Trip-ing !
You’ve said some insightful things forsure.
I’ve been sober on and off for 25-30yrs, and a Contentment quester forever. I could go on extensively about my Path, but I won’t.
- I wonder if you’ve considered your Micro dosing routine as a form of escape, (or acceptance, or whatever you think your Alcohol practices where about) also ?
Any substance can become addictive in some nature, and they can all alter our True State of Consciousness and Awareness.
- Do you ever think you will get to a State where you don’t want/need any more forms of Consciousness Altering, via Substances ? Where you will just be at Peace with yourSelf, as you Are ?
I don’t drink or drug for any other reason than to alter my state, very rarely, and I’ve found that for most the most part, I Like my state of being, totally clean of anything mind or mood altering. And that I can alter my state positively, without any substances at all.. and I will experiment with psychedelics in the future to see if they ‘help’.
In love and light always . 🌗♾️
Great reflections, thanks for sharing them! As for my microdosing, I haven‘t had a practice since that experiment in 2020, so I don’t microdose. Maybe 5 times a year at most. As for actual journeys, I do see them as part of my life for at least the next few years as a form of spiritual maintenance - but I can already see the frequency going down. Maybe there will come a point when I don't crave them at all anymore, but who knows :)
Congrats on two years Julia!!! Love this.
Thanks for the support Holly!!