Vetting your trip sitters

[Terell Kirby]

What do you all look for in a worthy trip sitter? I have a buddy who offered to take some LSD with me (it'll be my first time). He doesn't actually use it for consciousness work though, he's tripped at parties..and to just go out to have fun/party. I'm not sure if I should trip with him, because he has no insight to some of the spiritual concepts discussed on the forum and channel. I want to trip with someone aware of these things...but I may be over thinking.

[impulse9]

A sitter is supposed to be sober and somebody you fully trust and are comfortable around them. They're also supposed to know in general what psychedelics do and how to react in certain situations. I had a bad sitter before, I wouldn't recommend it because it is dangerous.

[hamedsf]

 wetting the trip sitter is better when she's female ? 

[James12345]

55 minutes ago, Terell Kirby said:

What do you all look for in a worthy trip sitter? I have a buddy who offered to take some LSD with me (it'll be my first time). He doesn't actually use it for consciousness work though, he's tripped at parties..and to just go out to have fun/party. I'm not sure if I should trip with him, because he has no insight to some of the spiritual concepts discussed on the forum and channel. I want to trip with someone aware of these things...but I may be over thinking.

Do with someone you actually know for long time, can trust him/her. And if that person used psychedelics before (specially high amount) thats a plus for you to he/she can help you to calm down, or direct you in better way.

Edited August 25, 2021 by James12345

[Guest EmptyVase]

A bad sitter can seriously screw up your trip. It might be better to not trip at all if you're not comfortable around your sitter. He doesn't need to be a super experienced psychonaut, but the criteria that @impulse9 mentioned are key.

[Terell Kirby]

39 minutes ago, impulse9 said:

A sitter is supposed to be sober and somebody you fully trust and are comfortable around them. They're also supposed to know in general what psychedelics do and how to react in certain situations. I had a bad sitter before, I wouldn't recommend it because it is dangerous.

Ah..I did not know the sitter should actually be sober lol. Duly noted.

23 minutes ago, James12345 said:

Do with someone you actually know for long time, can trust him/her. And if that person used psychedelics before (specially high amount) thats a plus for you to he/she can help you to calm down, or direct you in better way.

I've known him for about 5 years, I'd consider him a close friend just in our everyday personal lives. He did give me the run down on how he would set up the right environment for me to trip on LSD tabs. He's very trustworthy, but again, I've never tripped with him. I guess my real question is, is it a little too much to expect sitters to be familiar with God, consciousness, infinity, etc? Most folks I know that trip do it recreationally...which isn't a bad thing, as long as they know what they are doing....I guess.

[James12345]

13 minutes ago, Terell Kirby said:

I've known him for about 5 years, I'd consider him a close friend just in our everyday personal lives. He did give me the run down on how he would set up the right environment for me to trip on LSD tabs. He's very trustworthy, but again, I've never tripped with him. I guess my real question is, is it a little too much to expect sitters to be familiar with God, consciousness, infinity, etc? Most folks I know that trip do it recreationally...which isn't a bad thing, as long as they know what they are doing....I guess.

What is your purpose? Ego death? 

[Snader]

Take time to find a proper sitter. You don't want to trip together with a friend on your first time. You want to have a clean, comfortable and safe orientation to the realm of psychedelic experience.

You don't need an enlightened master to sit for you. A person with common sense and caring is enough. I had my cousin sitting for me on my first time. He was just chilling in the other room doing his own shit not interrupting me, while being sober and ready to act, if necessary. That was exactly what I needed to have a great trip.

 

 

 

[Terell Kirby]

20 minutes ago, James12345 said:

What is your purpose? Ego death? 

Yep  (this includes gaining insights of course)

13 minutes ago, Snader said:

Take time to find a proper sitter. You don't want to trip together with a friend on your first time. You want to have a clean, comfortable and safe orientation to the realm of psychedelic experience.

You don't need an enlightened master to sit for you. A person with common sense and caring is enough. I had my cousin sitting for me on my first time. He was just chilling in the other room doing his own shit not interrupting me, while being sober and ready to act, if necessary. That was exactly what I needed to have a great trip.

Thanks so much for the feedback, this is helpful. My friend mentioned taking LSD, going to the park, listening to music....and I'm like all of this sounds overwhelming, shouldn't I be in a quiet place?

[James12345]

14 minutes ago, Terell Kirby said:

Yep  (this includes gaining insights of course)

Than i I suggest you to stay in darkness and silent by yourself. Because the one who wants have sitter is going to die. lol. It might will be very hard to surrender the self, if someone who you know and take it as grounded  as a human and in the world. Clean your room, dont left anything dangerous. Stay in your bed and let everything go. No dont try to gain anything, left everything go.

Edited August 25, 2021 by James12345

[Thought Art]

Definitely a good call. I would go for someone who will keep you safe throughout the trip, is discreet and wont be mad at you for anything you do by mistake. Make sure they are informed you and two talk about what you expect from them.

[Snader]

8 minutes ago, Terell Kirby said:

Thanks so much for the feedback, this is helpful. My friend mentioned taking LSD, going to the park, listening to music....and I'm like all of this sounds overwhelming, shouldn't I be in a quiet place?

You have some inner wisdom within you that your friend is clearly lacking. Listen to that wisdom of yours and you can't go wrong.

The true potential of psychedelics shine when done in clean and contemplative manner. 

[Terell Kirby]

@James12345 that's fair. And I remember in one of Leo's vids on psychedelics mentioned it either be alone, or with one person max that you trust and is sober.

[Terell Kirby]

1 minute ago, Thought Art said:

Definitely a good call. I would go for someone who will keep you safe throughout the trip, is discreet and wont be mad at you for anything you do by mistake. Make sure they are informed you and two talk about what you expect from them.

Agreed, thanks!

1 minute ago, Snader said:

You have some inner wisdom within you that your friend is clearly lacking. Listen to that wisdom of yours and you can't go wrong.

The true potential of psychedelics shine when done in clean and contemplative manner. 

Yes - the hardest thing is listening to our own wisdom sometimes. I'll go for what feels appropriate in this situation.

[Thought Art]

Going in alone as long as you take proper protocol can be nice too. 

[James12345]

5 minutes ago, Terell Kirby said:

@James12345 that's fair. And I remember in one of Leo's vids on psychedelics mentioned it either be alone, or with one person max that you trust and is sober.

Alone, no control, no sound, darkness. Let everything go from this now moment. Dont hold anything. If you consume high amount and try to control you might go crazy or hospital lol. If you let go everything you will be ready for any circumstances. And don’t forget it is all your choice ?

Peace ☮️ 

Edited August 25, 2021 by James12345