A MICRO-DOSING JOURNAL 001
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DRYING
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A MICRO-DOSING JOURNAL 002
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GROWING
HARVESTING
DRYING
MAGIC TRUFFLES BLOG POST
A MICRO-DOSING JOURNAL 002
Since micro-dosing in the early morning hours, the day prior to my micro-dose I prepare by popping the one gram into a water bottle lid. I cover that with the larger vitamin bottle lid, and turn them over, then slide into a small baggie which goes into the fridge. Microdose Pros recommends refrigerating after opening a bubble in the six dosage strip. Works well for me....
Number: 8
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Time: 4:53 a.m.
Dosage: 1 gram
INTENTION: I open my heart, allow warmth and heart energy to flow, and feel connection with my partner.
NOTES: After taking the dosage, I did not sleep deeply, neither remember dreaming. However, in half-sleep upon awakening, I had a conversation with the white snake which appeared two nights ago in a dream vision.
Gary: What is your message for me?
Snake: Conquer your fear and you will see.
Gary: Did I conquer my fear of you?
Snake: Be honest with yourself and you will know.
Gary: I struggle with confidence.
Snake: Live from the heart.
Gary: That coming from a snake.
Snake: I am spirit, the same as you.
Gary: How can I live from the heart?
Snake: Faith in Spirit is your salvation.
It was a good day, of going into Horta town.
In the night, there were two dreams remembered. A spider crawled through a crack, and we talked.
In the second dream, my partner was in ice water with others. I stood on a platform over them looking to jump. When I let go of the footing, I was suspended shortly in air, then held in place by something. I straightened and pushed, and went into the realistically icy water. After bobbing head above water, I pushed myself under to be immersed and joined the others in the water.
Micro-dosing every-other-day has worked well for me, giving a feeling of consistency and staying on even-numbered days. However, I respect the advice of Microdose Pro to have some days off. Despite a desire to keep the every-other-day schedule, now since a six-dose strip is used, I plan to have more days between and return to it on Saturday, the 26th.
As Gino of Microdose Pro wrote:
Following a microdosing protocol is important. Here’s why: Psilocybin works on your serotonin receptors, and it’s important to give them some rest. The effects of psilocybin can last up to three days, this is why we plan two days of ‘soberness’ after a microdose day.
Also, the brain builds up a tolerance for psilocybin, this is why resting days are essential. As with everything in life, rest is the moment where you recover, and grow. A protocol helps you to be disciplined towards your microdosing practice, and to take rest when needed.
DREAMS: Two nights after my last dosage, the dreams were of a different nature. They all felt like a removal of psychic garbage. In one, there were characters like the Joker in Batman movies. In another, my partner and I were trying to jump onto the back of a giant snapping turtle. I leapt onto its closed mouth (dreaming) and in the bed actually (not dreaming) kicked. In the third, white rats on the road made squealing noises, agitating neighbor dogs and one with us.
Number: 9
Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022
Time: 3:22 a.m.
Dosage: 2 gram
INTENTION: I align with Source, live from an open heart, and am content with Being.
NOTES:
I (specific) align with Source (universal), live from an open heart (the connection between specific and universal), and am content (caring, compassionate, confident, courageous.... all the qualities of non-separation) with Being.
On the way to the bins, a revelation dawned — I can hear the songbirds and carry trash at the same time! Doing a task doesn't have to be separated from feeling Being, and being Present! One of the characteristics of Asperger's is over-focus on tasks, which can wreak havoc with relationships. It's not doing a task that's at issue, but losing connection whilst doing....
In the night, I awakened from a dream of being with the Dalai Lama, who was a young man and kissed me on the lips.
Number: 10
Date: Monday, February 28, 2022
Time: 3:32 a.m.
Dosage: 2 grams
INTENTION: I live from an open heart, in the present moment, and am content with Being. I yield body, mind and soul to higher intelligence serving Source. I surrender body, mind and soul to the Unity of human and Being.
NOTES: The night to the time of dosage was fitful, with short sleep of about an hour between wakings. Upon waking at 3:32, it was noted that thoughts were random and scattered. After chewing dosage and drinking water, further sleep was sweeter, more restful, and twice as long, awakening at 5:32 a.m. Thoughts feel more settled and stable. Noted that thoughts are not perfect at this point and I still have to be diligent, but they seem more manageable.
Memories seem to give a continuity, but it is with a past that no longer exists. The past only appears to make me who I am. The present reveals what I am, in actuality.
Dreams in the night were again more of a psyche clean-up nature (as before on 'rest' days). A cobra on a logo was the theme of one dream. In another, my son drove an 18-wheeler up a steep mountain pass, and on the downgrade lost control. The trailer smashed but no one was injured.
Tuesday, March 1
Received this email today:
Hi Gary,
My sincerest apologies, I only see this email just now.
I must say it is a pleasure reading your journal, thank you for sharing it with me! In regards to your question; I personally have not coached anyone with ASD, but there have been people on the spectrum using microdosing in order to get more in touch with their emotions and they have been reporting positive effects.
As you probably know, the academic circles are looking at psychedelics as a tool to aid in overcoming the obstacles that ASD can bring to ones life. I believe that your notes sum up why that might be.
You write about being more leveled and more connected, which to me sounds like a wonderful result of this microdosing experiment! As I explained in the workshop, microdosing can be used to loosen up rigid patterns and set the grounds for new pathways. I hope that the positive effects that you experience will become engrained and will therefore be lasting too.
Looking at your journal I see that you do everything the right way. It seems like you have been paying conscious attention to your intention and to how you use your microdoses. There is nothing that I would want to add, besides encouraging you to stay as responsible and reflective the way you have been!
If you have any other questions Gary please let me know, I will get back to you within a shorter timespan this time!
Kind regards,
Djai
Number: 11
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Time: 2:27 a.m.
Dosage: 3 grams
INTENTION: I live from an open heart, in the present moment, and feel connection with Being.
NOTES: Sleep was sweeter after dosage, with no remembered dreams. Awakened in 3 hours to get up and go to Horta. We had a good morning, growing into closeness. At the end of the town visit, having coffee, a Russian couple from Oakland engaged us. News of Russia's invasion of Ukraine was on their minds, and differences between their views and ours generated some disturbance. Overall, my state was more steady than usual and less affected by outer circumstances. The dosage was on the verge of being too high. Probably 2.5 grams would be my sweet spot.
However as the effects of the dosage wore off, back home an old habit of suppressing feelings re-appeared. This quote from a book expresses the dynamics and issues of our afternoon:
"As a man who failed at love for years, and a relationship coach since, I see the most destructive cause of relationship stress as our resistance to simply feeling what is inside that wants to be felt....
"It’s ironic so much relationship stress is caused by trying to feel no stress at all.
"If you want to shift unhealthy dynamics in your relationship(s) for better connection, stop arguing over who did what, said what, wants what.
"Instead, focus on whatever feelings arise in the moment, for you & them.
"Practice feeling what is there to be felt. Make it safe for the other to do same.
"This is true vulnerability … and how relationships thrive:
"Two people drawn to each other through curiosity, caring; not repelled apart because neither feels safe to simply feel what is wanting to be felt.
"Excerpt from 📕 'Choose Her Every Day (Or Leave Her)' by Bryan Reeves."
Microdosing Institute wrote: 'Microdosing tends to work well for people with Autism....We notice that this group usually needs a higher dose, about double of an average microdose.'
Number: 12
Date: Sunday, March 6, 2022
Time:
Dosage:
INTENTION: I focus on whatever feelings arise in the moment and feel what is wanting to be felt.
NOTES:
(continued)
Since micro-dosing in the early morning hours, the day prior to my micro-dose I prepare by popping the one gram into a water bottle lid. I cover that with the larger vitamin bottle lid, and turn them over, then slide into a small baggie which goes into the fridge. Microdose Pros recommends refrigerating after opening a bubble in the six dosage strip. Works well for me....
Number: 8
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Time: 4:53 a.m.
Dosage: 1 gram
INTENTION: I open my heart, allow warmth and heart energy to flow, and feel connection with my partner.
NOTES: After taking the dosage, I did not sleep deeply, neither remember dreaming. However, in half-sleep upon awakening, I had a conversation with the white snake which appeared two nights ago in a dream vision.
Gary: What is your message for me?
Snake: Conquer your fear and you will see.
Gary: Did I conquer my fear of you?
Snake: Be honest with yourself and you will know.
Gary: I struggle with confidence.
Snake: Live from the heart.
Gary: That coming from a snake.
Snake: I am spirit, the same as you.
Gary: How can I live from the heart?
Snake: Faith in Spirit is your salvation.
It was a good day, of going into Horta town.
In the night, there were two dreams remembered. A spider crawled through a crack, and we talked.
In the second dream, my partner was in ice water with others. I stood on a platform over them looking to jump. When I let go of the footing, I was suspended shortly in air, then held in place by something. I straightened and pushed, and went into the realistically icy water. After bobbing head above water, I pushed myself under to be immersed and joined the others in the water.
Micro-dosing every-other-day has worked well for me, giving a feeling of consistency and staying on even-numbered days. However, I respect the advice of Microdose Pro to have some days off. Despite a desire to keep the every-other-day schedule, now since a six-dose strip is used, I plan to have more days between and return to it on Saturday, the 26th.
As Gino of Microdose Pro wrote:
Following a microdosing protocol is important. Here’s why: Psilocybin works on your serotonin receptors, and it’s important to give them some rest. The effects of psilocybin can last up to three days, this is why we plan two days of ‘soberness’ after a microdose day.
Also, the brain builds up a tolerance for psilocybin, this is why resting days are essential. As with everything in life, rest is the moment where you recover, and grow. A protocol helps you to be disciplined towards your microdosing practice, and to take rest when needed.
DREAMS: Two nights after my last dosage, the dreams were of a different nature. They all felt like a removal of psychic garbage. In one, there were characters like the Joker in Batman movies. In another, my partner and I were trying to jump onto the back of a giant snapping turtle. I leapt onto its closed mouth (dreaming) and in the bed actually (not dreaming) kicked. In the third, white rats on the road made squealing noises, agitating neighbor dogs and one with us.
Number: 9
Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022
Time: 3:22 a.m.
Dosage: 2 gram
INTENTION: I align with Source, live from an open heart, and am content with Being.
NOTES:
I (specific) align with Source (universal), live from an open heart (the connection between specific and universal), and am content (caring, compassionate, confident, courageous.... all the qualities of non-separation) with Being.
On the way to the bins, a revelation dawned — I can hear the songbirds and carry trash at the same time! Doing a task doesn't have to be separated from feeling Being, and being Present! One of the characteristics of Asperger's is over-focus on tasks, which can wreak havoc with relationships. It's not doing a task that's at issue, but losing connection whilst doing....
In the night, I awakened from a dream of being with the Dalai Lama, who was a young man and kissed me on the lips.
Number: 10
Date: Monday, February 28, 2022
Time: 3:32 a.m.
Dosage: 2 grams
INTENTION: I live from an open heart, in the present moment, and am content with Being. I yield body, mind and soul to higher intelligence serving Source. I surrender body, mind and soul to the Unity of human and Being.
NOTES: The night to the time of dosage was fitful, with short sleep of about an hour between wakings. Upon waking at 3:32, it was noted that thoughts were random and scattered. After chewing dosage and drinking water, further sleep was sweeter, more restful, and twice as long, awakening at 5:32 a.m. Thoughts feel more settled and stable. Noted that thoughts are not perfect at this point and I still have to be diligent, but they seem more manageable.
Memories seem to give a continuity, but it is with a past that no longer exists. The past only appears to make me who I am. The present reveals what I am, in actuality.
Dreams in the night were again more of a psyche clean-up nature (as before on 'rest' days). A cobra on a logo was the theme of one dream. In another, my son drove an 18-wheeler up a steep mountain pass, and on the downgrade lost control. The trailer smashed but no one was injured.
Tuesday, March 1
Received this email today:
Hi Gary,
My sincerest apologies, I only see this email just now.
I must say it is a pleasure reading your journal, thank you for sharing it with me! In regards to your question; I personally have not coached anyone with ASD, but there have been people on the spectrum using microdosing in order to get more in touch with their emotions and they have been reporting positive effects.
As you probably know, the academic circles are looking at psychedelics as a tool to aid in overcoming the obstacles that ASD can bring to ones life. I believe that your notes sum up why that might be.
You write about being more leveled and more connected, which to me sounds like a wonderful result of this microdosing experiment! As I explained in the workshop, microdosing can be used to loosen up rigid patterns and set the grounds for new pathways. I hope that the positive effects that you experience will become engrained and will therefore be lasting too.
Looking at your journal I see that you do everything the right way. It seems like you have been paying conscious attention to your intention and to how you use your microdoses. There is nothing that I would want to add, besides encouraging you to stay as responsible and reflective the way you have been!
If you have any other questions Gary please let me know, I will get back to you within a shorter timespan this time!
Kind regards,
Djai
Number: 11
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Time: 2:27 a.m.
Dosage: 3 grams
INTENTION: I live from an open heart, in the present moment, and feel connection with Being.
NOTES: Sleep was sweeter after dosage, with no remembered dreams. Awakened in 3 hours to get up and go to Horta. We had a good morning, growing into closeness. At the end of the town visit, having coffee, a Russian couple from Oakland engaged us. News of Russia's invasion of Ukraine was on their minds, and differences between their views and ours generated some disturbance. Overall, my state was more steady than usual and less affected by outer circumstances. The dosage was on the verge of being too high. Probably 2.5 grams would be my sweet spot.
However as the effects of the dosage wore off, back home an old habit of suppressing feelings re-appeared. This quote from a book expresses the dynamics and issues of our afternoon:
"As a man who failed at love for years, and a relationship coach since, I see the most destructive cause of relationship stress as our resistance to simply feeling what is inside that wants to be felt....
"It’s ironic so much relationship stress is caused by trying to feel no stress at all.
"If you want to shift unhealthy dynamics in your relationship(s) for better connection, stop arguing over who did what, said what, wants what.
"Instead, focus on whatever feelings arise in the moment, for you & them.
"Practice feeling what is there to be felt. Make it safe for the other to do same.
"This is true vulnerability … and how relationships thrive:
"Two people drawn to each other through curiosity, caring; not repelled apart because neither feels safe to simply feel what is wanting to be felt.
"Excerpt from 📕 'Choose Her Every Day (Or Leave Her)' by Bryan Reeves."
Microdosing Institute wrote: 'Microdosing tends to work well for people with Autism....We notice that this group usually needs a higher dose, about double of an average microdose.'
Number: 12
Date: Sunday, March 6, 2022
Time:
Dosage:
INTENTION: I focus on whatever feelings arise in the moment and feel what is wanting to be felt.
NOTES:
(continued)