nice intro essay!  I'll be happy to read more about you here and elsewhere in the forum from now on

I very much relate to having been a very rational/skeptic person (still am), but then having had very deep magical experiences under the influence of these substances, which made me gain some perspective and be more open.

I like that you seem respectful and that you consider integration an important part of this whole experience. I also very much agree with trying not to be on auto-pilot, but rather trying to be conscious and present in the moment.

see ya around!