themochameltdown asked: Second time tripping, just dropped an 8th of Cubensis. Got any suggestions for a relaxing solo trip in?

Hello! I like your username. Sad I didn’t get this message while you were tripping. Anyway, I hope you had a good one…let us know how it went :)

I’ve tripped more often by myself than with people, so there’s a few tips I can share.

First: set the pace. I don’t mean plan. Just figure out if you want this to be a ‘fun’ crazy stupid lols adventure, or a serious introspection contemplative intellectual journey, or a combination of these. Reflecting on the potential nature of the trip always helps me transform the nervous/anxious energy into positive excitement.

Some people like to distract themselves from the butterflies of an upcoming trip by watching tv or a movie. I’d rather meditate; simply close my eyes and fucking breathe, you know? So I always recommend just enjoying your own company without distractions while waiting for a trip to start.

Let go of all expectations. Most of the time trips start off sour because we’re holding on to our expectations to how it should go. Similar to life, really…just go with it and experience. Try not to fight the discomfort, and maybe reflect on why you are uncomfortable in the first place.

Draw, write, play. This way you get your mind off of the upcoming trip, but still manage to keep your brain active and engaged.

I’m going to end this here because I just found out I owe a lot of money for taxes. Anyone else out there have some advice? Feel free to submit!