Bare basics of ‘5’
5-MeO-DMT (5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine) is potent and fast-acting. The effects are felt within one held breath. The experience itself is short-lived lasting around 15 minutes. This entheogenic compound is found naturally in some plants and the venom of the Sonoran Desert toad. 5-MeO-DMT interacts with serotonin receptors in the brain, specifically having an effect on mood regulation, antidepressant action, and mental health. 5-MeO-DMT leads to significant changes in perception, cognition, and emotional state. It has been associated with positive long-term effects on mental health and well-being, although it is not without its contraindications (see below). Current research in this field can be accessed if you follow this link which will open up in a new tab. This powerful substance induces a mystical and transcendental experience, and many people proclaim it to be a peak experience of their life, having significant effects on their spiritual worldview and/or attribute great healing to use of this sacrament.
Ethical Use
Due to the increasing popularity of 5-MeO-DMT for spiritual and recreational use, these toads are being overharvested, leading to significant stress on their populations and habitats.
Spiritual Intent and Practice:
- All psychedelic ceremonies and sessions facilitated are conducted with the primary intent of spiritual exploration, healing, and personal growth.
- Participants are fully informed about the spiritual, psychological, physical, and emotional nature of these experiences, as well as the implications thereafter, and the legal context in which they are held.
Donation-Based Model:
- Any financial contributions made by participants are based on a donation model.
- These donations are intended to support the sustainability of the practice, cover expenses related to the safe facilitation of ceremonies, and ensure ongoing availability of integration support. All profits will go towards the establishment of a Sonoran toad sanctuary and cactus stand.
- Donations can be made via Zelle, in-person, or any of the online options at the footer of this page.
Legal Compliance and Transparency:
- Operate transparently within the framework established by Proposition 122 and other applicable legal guidelines.
- Participants are made aware of their rights to participate in these spiritual practices.
Ethical and Respectful Facilitation:
- The facilitator adheres to high ethical standards in all facilitation activities, ensuring respect, safety, and integrity for all participants.
- Provide thorough pre-screening, safe ceremony settings, emergency preparedness, post-ceremony check-ins with some resources for integration.
By upholding these principles and adhering to the legal framework provided by Proposition 122, the facilitator is dedicated to offering a legally compliant, spiritually enriching, and supportive environment for all who seek healing and transformation through the responsible use of natural psychedelic substances.