Integration

Integration is the work of letting an experience change your ordinary life in useful ways. It applies to a profound meditation session as much as to a psychedelic journey.

The first 24 hours

• Rest. Avoid stacking more intensity on top (no second session, no alcohol).
• Write freely for ten minutes: images, phrases, feelings, anything.
• Talk to one person you trust — or a sitter if you had one.

The first week

• Re-read your notes. Pick one small change you want to try, not ten.
• Return to simple practice: short sits with Integration or The Unbroken Whole.
• Notice mood swings; they're common. Sleep, movement and daylight help.

Prompts

• What did I notice that I usually don't?
• What was I afraid of, and what happened?
• What would "living like that was true" look like on a Tuesday?

When to seek support

Persistent anxiety, intrusive images, or feeling detached from reality for more than a few days are reasons to talk to a professional. Psychedelic-integration therapists and peer-support groups exist in most countries.