Handshake

[yatyas314]

@Qoniaq turned me onto the idea of a handshake hit, One where you get the pre flight jitters out before going back in. Since then I have spent almost 90% of sessions in just the handshake phase, even when I decide to re-dose I just extend the handshake moment to work there a little longer. @Voidmatrix has always spoke about the work in this space but I had been blowing by it with my technique and intentions.
Do you or have you experienced a handshake method in your experience? ( please share )
If not I suggest it after my personal experience has been so much less anxious because I get a good handle on where I really am in that moment and if it is the right time for a fuller deeper experience.
I look forward to your responses.
Y

Handshake = One good hit where it is perceptual but not overwhelming your in the space and still retaining control.

 

[pantostao]

I don't partake often lately, but when I do, I always do it this way. I agree that the pre-flight jitters disappear when you've been dealing with them on the first low doses.

Plus, I feel like this is a good way to know if I'm really ready for a full dose. After a couple of small hits, if I'm ready, I can go deeper. If not, I can abort the mission and try another day.

 

[northape]

It works even for oral brews. When I had a hard time working with barks, I'd do a small dose to get into space, followed by the main dose to get to appropriate depth. Sure enough, you get past that anxious state easier and ready for some work. Although one big hit in the beginning would always get me much deeper. I think it was @Transform who talked about pharmacokinetics and how it plays a big role here.

Basically, it depends on what you want and at which stage in your relationship you find yourself. Oral brews are different, yet the same principles apply. I rarely go so deep nowadays, though. Low to mid doses are where you find the big bulk of psychological material. High doses are there to explore, go past strong blockages, or go for mystical experiences. The latter may pop up in the middle range, too. Your own intent, mindstate, and bodystate play just as big roles. Still, it's better to remove that anxious response in your work. You should know it and use it consciously when needed.