“Be like the water not the rock.”
Psychedelic harm reduction is a public health and therapeutic approach that focuses on minimizing potential negative consequences and maximizing potential benefits associated with psychedelic use, without necessarily requiring abstinence. This approach acknowledges that people will use psychedelics regardless of their legal status and aims to promote safety, well-being, and personal autonomy.
Psychedelics can lead to intense, sometimes frightening psychological experiences, often called "bad trips," involving extreme fear, panic, or paranoia. A challenging experience can lead to re-traumatization of past traumatic events that could lead to challenges in one’s mental health.
If you have experienced a challenging experience and need help making sense of the experience, I am here to help.
If you plan on trying a mind manifesting medication and want to discuss risks and benefits I am here to assist you in setting intentions and developing a safe plan to ensure that your experience is as safe and beneficial as possible. This gives you the best chance of healing from the experience so that you can heal and “be like water”.
The phrase "be like water, not the rock" is a philosophy emphasizing adaptability, flexibility, and perseverance over rigidity. It means to be like water, which flows around obstacles and takes the shape of its container, rather than being like a rock, which is hard, unyielding, and static. By embodying the qualities of water, one can overcome challenges by adapting to circumstances, whereas a rigid approach can lead to friction and suffering.
Utilizing mind manifesting medications, when done with care can help you:
Adapt to change
Life is unpredictable. Rather than resisting change and getting stuck, "be like water" by adapting to new circumstances and moving forward.
Be flexible
Just as water takes the shape of its container, be willing to adapt your approach to different situations. This allows you to solve problems more creatively instead of being stuck in one rigid way of thinking.
Respond, don't just react
In conflicts or stressful situations, instead of reacting aggressively, like a rock might, be like water by staying calm, listening, and finding a thoughtful solution.
Embrace persistence
Over time, water can wear down the hardest rock. This means that small, consistent efforts can lead to overcoming large obstacles. Perseverance furthers.
Go with the flow
Work on mindfulness , emptying your mind and going with the flow. Be "formless, shapeless" by not holding onto rigid beliefs or being overly assertive. This allows you to be more receptive and find the best path forward.
I look foreword to discussing harm reduction strategies.