Illuminated
Rising Star
Hello everyone!
To start off I'd like to apologise in advance if someone already has a thread like this. I searched for one, and found some that were similar, but discussed specifically DMT or Ayahuasca. Also, I don't feel like the ones I found really answered my question, so once again I'm sorry if a very similar thread exists and I couldn't find it.
So for a little background information, I have met a person I like very much. As a matter of fact we had already met before 6 years ago on a vacation, but due to my severe shyness and social anxiety I failed to keep contact with her despite her efforts. Miraculously we have reconnected after all these years, and it is like we have been in contact all this time. We have been chatting almost daily for a few months now, but have only had the opportunity to meet up a couple of times due to living somewhat far from eachother. That has not really been an issue though, since we have great chemistry and I don't want to rush or force a relationship anyway. I think there is solid chance that we are going to develop something.
The first time I saw her I already tested the waters a little bit after a few hours of banter by asking her about her view on various substances. She has smoked cannabis, but that is it as far as her psychedelic explorations go. I asked her about mushrooms and she said she hasn't tried them, but is open to it.
This brings me to my question. I would really like to introduce her to mushrooms, as nothing brings me more joy than to share things that I find amazing with other people that I care about and feel a connection with. What I have been pondering about is if a person should hear the calling of these amazing substances before engaging. And alternatively, is it okay to introduce someone to entheogens? In this case that would be mushrooms. I have just last fall discovered a few Semilanceata fields, and I was thinking about taking her with me there to pick them, and then trip together on a low dose which I would match. I have some experience with mushrooms, and enough knowledge to be a good sitter. I would also encourage her to research them and ask me questions, dispelling any false rumours. I also want to stress entheogens are not by any means a recreational tool for me, and I only use them for spiritual growth and learning about myself and the world around us (I don't condone recreational use though, who am I to do that). She has no mental issues, and I would of course make sure that she doesn't have any pressing issues or stress on her hands, fasting with her for 24 hours, meditating and encouraging her to express her intentions regarding the experience. I would try to make it as light and cheerful as possible, having some good music and of course a relaxing and safe environment.
That being said I have never tripped with anyone else, so there is a first time in there for me as well. My intentions would be to share the beauty of the experience with her, and in addition to that, to bond with her on a deeper level. I want to create a connection with her on a spiritual level, and from experiences I've read, this is a possible way to do it.
So in conclusion: do you think it is okay to introduce a person to entheogens if the initiative isn't originally theirs? Is it just unnecessarily forcing the idea on someone, possibly meaning they're not ready?
On the flipside, we all get introduced to entheogens in one way or the other, are there right and wrong ways for that?
Maybe I'm just overthinking this, but still, it is not something I take lightly, nor have I ever done it before.
All opinions and criticism are welcome as always.
Peace!
To start off I'd like to apologise in advance if someone already has a thread like this. I searched for one, and found some that were similar, but discussed specifically DMT or Ayahuasca. Also, I don't feel like the ones I found really answered my question, so once again I'm sorry if a very similar thread exists and I couldn't find it.
So for a little background information, I have met a person I like very much. As a matter of fact we had already met before 6 years ago on a vacation, but due to my severe shyness and social anxiety I failed to keep contact with her despite her efforts. Miraculously we have reconnected after all these years, and it is like we have been in contact all this time. We have been chatting almost daily for a few months now, but have only had the opportunity to meet up a couple of times due to living somewhat far from eachother. That has not really been an issue though, since we have great chemistry and I don't want to rush or force a relationship anyway. I think there is solid chance that we are going to develop something.
The first time I saw her I already tested the waters a little bit after a few hours of banter by asking her about her view on various substances. She has smoked cannabis, but that is it as far as her psychedelic explorations go. I asked her about mushrooms and she said she hasn't tried them, but is open to it.
This brings me to my question. I would really like to introduce her to mushrooms, as nothing brings me more joy than to share things that I find amazing with other people that I care about and feel a connection with. What I have been pondering about is if a person should hear the calling of these amazing substances before engaging. And alternatively, is it okay to introduce someone to entheogens? In this case that would be mushrooms. I have just last fall discovered a few Semilanceata fields, and I was thinking about taking her with me there to pick them, and then trip together on a low dose which I would match. I have some experience with mushrooms, and enough knowledge to be a good sitter. I would also encourage her to research them and ask me questions, dispelling any false rumours. I also want to stress entheogens are not by any means a recreational tool for me, and I only use them for spiritual growth and learning about myself and the world around us (I don't condone recreational use though, who am I to do that). She has no mental issues, and I would of course make sure that she doesn't have any pressing issues or stress on her hands, fasting with her for 24 hours, meditating and encouraging her to express her intentions regarding the experience. I would try to make it as light and cheerful as possible, having some good music and of course a relaxing and safe environment.
That being said I have never tripped with anyone else, so there is a first time in there for me as well. My intentions would be to share the beauty of the experience with her, and in addition to that, to bond with her on a deeper level. I want to create a connection with her on a spiritual level, and from experiences I've read, this is a possible way to do it.
So in conclusion: do you think it is okay to introduce a person to entheogens if the initiative isn't originally theirs? Is it just unnecessarily forcing the idea on someone, possibly meaning they're not ready?
On the flipside, we all get introduced to entheogens in one way or the other, are there right and wrong ways for that?
Maybe I'm just overthinking this, but still, it is not something I take lightly, nor have I ever done it before.
All opinions and criticism are welcome as always.
Peace!