The Inner Journey
Microdosing & Spiritual Self-Discovery
Hey Beautiful Souls,
There’s a space within you—a deep, quiet place that has always been there. Beneath the noise of your thoughts, beyond the stories you tell yourself about who you are, and outside of the endless doing of daily life, there is a presence.
A stillness.
A knowing.
And yet, for most of us, this space feels distant, hidden behind layers of identity, expectation, and the unconscious habits of the mind.
We spend so much of our lives looking outward—chasing experiences, searching for meaning, trying to fix, improve, or understand ourselves—when in reality, the answers we seek are already here.
The question is: Can we create enough space to hear them?
This is where microdosing can be a profound tool—not just for enhancing creativity or emotional regulation, but as a doorway to spiritual self-discovery.
This week, we’re exploring microdosing as a practice of inner stillness, mindfulness, and deep personal inquiry.
Because sometimes, the most transformative thing you can do is not to seek more, but to let go of everything that is keeping you from seeing what is already within you.
The Inner Journey: What Are You Looking For?
If you’ve ever felt the pull toward spiritual growth—whether through meditation, psychedelics, breathwork, or simply an intuitive knowing that there is more—you’re not alone.
But often, the journey of self-discovery begins with a misunderstanding.
We think we need to add something—more knowledge, more experiences, more spiritual practices—when in reality, the process of waking up is about stripping things away.
Letting go of the belief that you need to be better than you already are.
Letting go of the stories that keep you locked in old patterns.
Letting go of the idea that enlightenment, healing, or growth is something you find, rather than something you remember.
This is why so many spiritual traditions emphasize surrender. Because the deepest truths don’t reveal themselves when we are grasping for them—they arise in the moments when we are still enough to see what has always been there.
And microdosing?
It can help create the space to see.
Microdosing & Mindfulness: A Zen Approach
In Zen Buddhism, there is a concept called Shoshin, or "beginner’s mind."
It means approaching life with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to experience things exactly as they are—without expectation, without resistance, without labeling them as "good" or "bad."
It’s a way of being that is fully present.
And when combined with microdosing, this practice can become even more profound.
Here’s how microdosing naturally supports a Zen approach to self-inquiry:
It softens the rigid thinking of the default mode network (DMN), making it easier to step outside of habitual thought patterns.
It increases present-moment awareness, helping you experience life as it unfolds rather than getting caught in mental narratives.
It dissolves the illusion of separateness, revealing a deeper sense of connection—to yourself, to others, and to life itself.
This is why microdosing and meditation are such a powerful combination.
One helps you drop the filters—the conditioned ways of seeing yourself and the world.
The other helps you sit with what remains.
And when you stop trying to control the experience, when you let go of analyzing, fixing, or chasing meaning—what is left?
Stillness.
Presence.
A deeper awareness of the truth beneath the mind.
How to Use Microdosing for Spiritual Self-Discovery
If you want to explore microdosing as a tool for personal and spiritual growth, here’s how to approach it with mindfulness and intention.
1. Observe, Don’t Analyze
Most of the time, when emotions or thoughts arise, we immediately judge them, interpret them, or try to change them.
Instead, on a microdose day, try simply observing.
If a thought arises, don’t follow it—just notice it.
If an emotion arises, don’t resist it—just let it be there.
If an insight comes through, don’t cling to it—let it come and go.
Ask yourself: Can I simply witness this moment without needing to change it?
This practice alone can be profoundly transformative.
2. Use Microdosing as a Meditation Companion
One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to deepen your experience with microdosing is to meditate after taking your dose.
Sit in stillness for at least 15-30 minutes.
Focus on your breath, allowing each inhale and exhale to anchor you in the present moment.
Let thoughts come and go without attaching to them.
If you struggle with traditional meditation, try a walking meditation—moving slowly and deliberately, paying full attention to your body, your breath, and the sensations of the world around you.
3. Question the “I”
So much of our suffering comes from rigid identity constructs—the beliefs we hold about who we are.
On a microdose day, sit with the following questions:
Who am I, beyond my thoughts?
If I am not my emotions, who is experiencing them?
What remains when I stop trying to define myself?
These questions aren’t meant to be answered—they’re meant to be lived.
They are invitations into a deeper exploration of self.
4. Let Go of the Need for Answers
One of the most common mistakes on the path of self-discovery is believing that understanding = transformation.
But true wisdom doesn’t come from the mind—it comes from experience.
Instead of chasing insights or trying to “figure things out,” try simply being with the experience.
The paradox of deep personal and spiritual growth is this:
When you stop looking for meaning, meaning finds you.
Alice’s Psychedelic Playlist
This week’s song is one that invites deep reflection and stillness:
Let this music be your meditation.
Tools for Transformation
Journaling Prompt:
Sit with the question: Who am I beyond my thoughts and emotions?
Write whatever arises, without censoring or analyzing.
Try This:
On your next microdose day, practice 30 minutes of mindful silence—no distractions, no screens, just being fully present with yourself.
In Your Corner, Always
The spiritual path isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about remembering who you’ve always been.
Microdosing won’t give you the answers. But it will create space for you to hear the answers that have been waiting inside you all along.
Paid Subsribers: This week’s Audio Guide explores how microdosing shifts perception and dissolves old identity constructs, and for paid subscribers, the 5-Day Challenge will guide you through a mindfulness-based practice for deepening self-awareness.
I’d love to hear what this brings up for you—drop a comment and let’s explore together.
With you, always,
Alice