Small Steps You Can Take Today
Whether you're already planning a psilocybin experience or simply exploring the idea, there are small ways to begin preparing.
Nothing here is required. Think of these as optional starting points — ways to build familiarity with your inner experience and create a bit more space in your day-to-day life.
Start Paying Attention
Begin noticing your thoughts, emotions, and patterns throughout the day.
You don't need to change anything. Simply observing what's there — how you react, what you avoid, what keeps showing up — can start to build awareness.
Even a few moments of checking in with yourself can go a long way.
Create Small Moments of Stillness
Simple practices like sitting quietly, focusing on your breath, or stepping away from stimulation can help you become more comfortable being with your internal experience.
This doesn't need to be formal meditation. It can be as simple as:
- sitting without your phone for a few minutes
- taking a slow walk without distractions
- pausing to notice your breath
Write Things Down
Journaling can help bring clarity to what's been on your mind.
You might explore:
- What feels unresolved right now?
- What patterns keep repeating in your life?
- What are you hoping to better understand?
There's no right way to do this. It's simply a way to externalize what's already there.
Reduce Noise Where You Can
Modern life is full of input — screens, notifications, constant stimulation.
Creating even small pockets of quiet can help you reconnect with your own thoughts and emotions.
This might look like:
- limiting social media for a period of time
- spending time in nature
- giving yourself space without constant input
Learn at Your Own Pace
If you're feeling curious, there are many resources that can help you better understand psilocybin and the experiences it can produce.
You don’t need to rush this.
Take in what resonates, and leave what doesn't.
Books
Apps / Practices
These are tools I personally use in my own practice. They can be helpful for building awareness, presence, and comfort with your internal experience.
A structured and thoughtful introduction to meditation and self-inquiry. This app is especially helpful if you're new to mindfulness or want a clear framework for building awareness of your thoughts and inner experience over time.
A guided approach to breathwork that helps you connect more directly with your body and nervous system. This can be a useful way to build comfort with internal sensations and develop a sense of calm and regulation.
Documentaries & Videos
A visually engaging introduction to the world of fungi, including psilocybin mushrooms. This is an easy, inspiring entry point that blends science, storytelling, and nature, making it a great place to start if you’re just becoming curious.
A documentary series exploring the history, science, and therapeutic potential of psychedelics. This is a well-balanced and accessible way to understand why psychedelics are re-emerging in modern mental health and research.
A deeper dive into the science and history behind psychedelic experiences, with a focus on mystical states. This is a great option for those who want a more research-based perspective on how and why these experiences can be so impactful.
While not exclusively about psychedelics, this film explores anxiety, meaning, and the search for presence in modern life. It offers a thoughtful perspective on many of the internal patterns that psychedelic work often brings into awareness.
A more serious and emotionally grounded look at the use of psychedelic therapy for veterans. This film highlights the potential for healing in the context of trauma, while also conveying the depth and responsibility of this work.
There’s No Rush
You don't need to do everything at once.
Even one small shift—paying attention, creating a moment of stillness, or reflecting on what's been present—can be a meaningful place to begin.
