Set & Setting
Mindset (Set) - the mental state a person brings to the experience including mood, thoughts, and expectations. The mindset can be influenced by personality, beliefs, emotions and the intention set by the person.
Setting - the physical and social environment. This includes location, social presence or lack of presence, and engagement with all senses such as sound and smell.
Paying close attention to both set and setting helps to ensure you are open to all of the healing benefits made possible by the medicine while minimizing risks. Explore what speaks to you from this list or create your own practices.
SET
Journal - prompts listed below
Meditation / Breathwork
Art Creation - prompts listed below
Engage with Nature - hiking, gardening, animal watching
Movement - yoga, tai chi, calming stretches
SETTING
Who is present - safe support system
Location - comfortable private space
Touch - comfortable clothes, meaningful objects, altar of talisman or crystals
Taste - light snack, refreshing beverage
Smell - aromatherapy, flower essences, essential oils
Hear - calm intentional music, ensure there are no distractions
See - eye mask, dim lights
Intention Setting - an idea, mental state, or behavior you plan to carry out. An intention can help you be an active participant in your healing journey
What would you like to gain?
What would you like more of?
Where would you like to go?
Who would you like to be?
Why this experience?