What to do after psychedelics trips — how to get the most of it ?

[VioleGrace]

Hey everyone,

I started experimenting with 5-MeO. Some of the trips were pretty light, and others were quite strong
the most powerful trips I’ve had weren’t really high doses, which is good for early experiences.
Still, some of them were quite intense and gave me some really interesting insights.

I’m not sure I’ve experienced God-mode, though I think I’ve come close. For example, I realized that life is one big joke. I also became aware that sometimes I self-sabotage by refusing to listen to or express my emotions. More recently, during my latest trip, I’ve had new insights that seem to connect to the earlier ones — they all feel somehow linked together.

Here’s my issue:
Right after these 5-MeO trips, I feel a lot more conscious, like I have access to a different kind of intelligence. But I’m not sure I’m doing the right things afterward to really work on those insights. 

I also don’t feel like I’m doing any deep emotional work like leo said it would induce.

Usually, I just reflect a bit on what I learned and how it applies to my daily life — but I keep wondering if there are methods or practices I should follow to really integrate these insights and keep their benefits long-term. 

I feel that it is to easy to really be efficient

I’d love to hear thoughts on this,

Since in his videos leo said it takes hard emotional work afterward. But I’m not sure I’m actually doing that work, and when I rewatch his videos, the advice still feels a bit vague as to how to apply it — so I’m not confident I’m applying it correctly.

So I’d really appreciate any guidance or practical advice on what to do after these trips — either in general or for specific cases.

Thanks a lot!

[VioleGrace]

@Leo Gura would love to have your thought on this 

[Davino]

I find it important to leave room afterwards, not being on my phone, not doing to many things, just being.

I like to write a trip report. I also like to find an image that encapsulates the feelings of the trip, so it's not only linguistic. Then I re-read the trip the next day, and the next week and the next month. Then maybe when the year is ending I re-read all the trips from that year and I rediscover forgotten gems and contemplate on my path, etc.

Overall, don't be on the phone, go have a walk usually works nicely for me, going into nature, listening to good music, preparing a nice meal, dancing, etc.

You kinda want to leave room to decompress but not to forget and enter into survival mode either, so it's important to get a right balance. I'm sure you'll figure it out brother.

Lots of Love,

Davino

[Leo Gura]

41 minutes ago, VioleGrace said:

I also don’t feel like I’m doing any deep emotional work like leo said it would induce.

It's not guaranteed to induce it. Some people don't have the work to do.

The best thing I do is drive around late at night in just contemplate the experiences.

You don't need to over-complicate this. You are acting like 5-MeO is supposed to be a school teacher giving you homework assignments. That's not how it works.

Edited 12 hours ago by Leo Gura

[Hojo]

Driving is really good because you will start automatic thinking while driving. I cry alot of times when I am just driving. You are highly alert and chill while driving. Driving is like meditation mental state.

Edited 5 hours ago by Hojo