by Alice Smeets | Feb 20, 2026 | Conscious Drug Use, Mindful Musings, The Shift Retreat, Uncategorised
Preparing for a psychedelic journey involves shifting from a state of control to one of curiosity and establishing a clear intention for the experience. This psychedelic retreat preparation is like tilling soil before planting a seed; it is about creating the right...
by Alice Smeets | Feb 20, 2026 | Conscious Drug Use, Educational, Mindful Musings, Uncategorised
Set and setting represent the internal mindset (Set) and the external environment (Setting) that collectively shape a psychedelic experience. Often described through the metaphor of the sailor and the sea, the “Set” is our internal skill, intention, and...
by Alice Smeets | Aug 25, 2023 | Conscious Drug Use, Educational, Mushroom Musings, Uncategorised
How Psilocybin Assisted Therapy Heals Addiction Addiction is a complex and chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Addiction can cause physical, psychological, social, and spiritual harm to the individual and their loved ones. Addiction can also...
by Alice Smeets | Aug 22, 2023 | Conscious Drug Use, Mushroom Musings, Personal Experiences, Uncategorised
“I am feeling like I’m reborn,” Tom said, describing the aftermath of The Shift Retreat, a 6 day Psilocybin assisted therapy retreat in the Netherlands. “There’s a certain heaviness, like a black cloud that’s been following me for...
by Alice Smeets | Jan 23, 2016 | MDMA Musings, Uncategorised
(inspired by an MDMA trip) Dear Anger, You have been with me for so long, constantly by my side trying to protect me from harm. You were there to remind me of my strength in times when I felt powerless. Countless times I have tried to ignore you. Others told me that...
