Embracing the Path: Setting Intentions and Surrendering to the Journey

Your intention is the compass for your journey. It is not about controlling the experience but aligning yourself with the deeper purpose of your heart and spirit.

• Take Time to Reflect: Before the ceremony, spend quiet moments contemplating your reason for seeking the medicine. Are you longing for healing, clarity, guidance, or connection? Write your thoughts in a journal, speak them aloud, or simply hold them in your heart.
• Keep It Simple and Honest: Your intention doesn’t need to be elaborate. A heartfelt phrase like "I seek healing for my heart" or "I open myself to wisdom and love" is enough. Authenticity matters more than perfection.
• Express Gratitude: Acknowledge the plant medicine as a sacred teacher. Thank the plant for its guidance and the opportunity to grow through the experience. Gratitude fosters a deep and meaningful connection.
• Release Expectations: While your intention serves as a guide, remain open to whatever unfolds. The medicine will show you what you need, not necessarily what you expect. Trust in the wisdom of the process.

The plant medicine journey often takes us into unknown territories—places of deep reflection, emotion, and transformation. Learning to surrender to this process is an act of love and trust.

• Let Go of Control: The medicine may bring unexpected emotions, insights, or visions. Instead of resisting, breathe deeply and allow yourself to flow with the experience. Gently remind yourself, "This is happening for me, not to me."
• Embrace All That Comes: There are no "bad" journeys—only experiences that teach, heal, and transform. If discomfort arises, see it as an opportunity to release what no longer serves you.
• Be Present with Your Feelings: Whether you experience joy, sadness, fear, or peace, let yourself fully feel the emotions that surface. They are part of your healing process and hold valuable lessons.
• Call on Love and Support: If the journey feels overwhelming, return to your breath, your heart, and your intention. Visualize yourself surrounded by love, or silently call upon your guides, ancestors, or the plant spirit for support.

The true journey begins after the ceremony, as you carry the lessons and healing into your daily life. Honoring this process ensures that the transformation is lasting and meaningful.

• Journaling: Write about your experience, insights, and emotions. Reflecting on your journey helps solidify the lessons and integrate them into your consciousness.
• Grounding Practices: Spend time in nature, meditate, or engage in mindful movement like yoga. These practices help you stay centered and connected to your inner wisdom.
• Share with Care: If you feel called to share, do so with those who honor and respect the sacred nature of your experience. Speaking about your journey can help deepen your understanding.
• Trust Your Evolution: Healing and growth unfold in their own time. Be patient with yourself and trust that the medicine will continue to work in you long after the ceremony ends.