Discover the power of microdosing during difficult times and how a conscious intention can bring profound insights.

After two successful inner journeys with Chocobliss, it was high time to experience microdosing. During my burnout, I decided to microdose for 31 days, and of course, I’d love to share my experience with you.

Subtle yet powerful

Microdosing is gaining popularity worldwide as a tool for mental health, stress relief, and spiritual growth. For many, it offers a subtle yet powerful way to overcome anxiety, navigate life with increased self-awareness, and address burnout symptoms.

Why microdosing?

Most people won’t seek out microdosing substances when everything is going well in their lives. Although I believe it’s a beneficial tool for nearly every phase of life, most will only reach for it when there’s a clear reason, often related to struggles. This could be prolonged stress, depressive symptoms, anxiety, or a rocky relationship. For me, my burnout and the accompanying symptoms prompted me to experiment with microdosing.

Conscious intentions

For those considering trying it, my first piece of advice is to be clear about why you want to do it and, even more importantly, what you hope to achieve.

A conscious and clear intention will significantly aid and accelerate the process. Think it through, write it down, and as strange as it may sound, charge the substance you’ll be microdosing with your intention. For example, place the note with your intentions underneath the microdosing item or simply focus on it mentally.

Also, ensure your intention is realistic. If you are currently severely depressed, don’t expect that a month of microdosing will cure everything. Instead, aim for a realistic step in the right direction.

My themes

I had four themes I wanted to work on—topics that initially seemed completely different, but the deeper I delved, the more interconnected they turned out to be.

I wanted to learn to see myself better, understand the source of my fatigue, gain insight into my anger, and achieve clarity regarding my role in love. These are not new themes for me; they are deeply experienced issues that I wanted to explore further.

How to do it?

There are various methods, but I chose to take the substance every other day. So, I had a rest day in between, during which the process continued unabated! Chocobliss (the microdosing version) is a small chocolate with a pleasant taste that you can easily take.

Initially, I was worried that I might lightly trip, as I had once experienced a quarter of a regular Chocobliss during a short trip. Apparently, I don’t need much. Taking the substance after breakfast meant this never happened.

To enhance the process, I kept a journal where I noted highlights and ensured I consumed good mental “nourishment.” I read and listened to positive and empowering content, spoke affirmations, and temporarily avoided mental junk food.

Microdosing during my burnout

Each day brought different experiences. Day one was all about “flow.” It felt like the taps were turned on, allowing all my stored tears and emotions to flow out. Was it unpleasant? No, quite the opposite! It was a wonderful relief to be so in touch with my feelings.

Every day, I chose one of the four topics, and coincidentally or not, my lessons were precisely about that specific subject. I received insights at the strangest moments and in various ways.

Everything came to the surface during those 31 days, both the pleasant and the not-so-pleasant. Unfortunately, my fatigue also surfaced. Not every day, but frequently, I felt more acutely than before just how tired I truly was, and I could do nothing but give in to it.

Moments of intense, deep gratitude, joy, passion, torrents of sadness, fears—everything came through. In a way that was bearable. Each day brought small doses, as if I was being microdosed in every sense.

Anger

There was one theme I avoided for the first three and a half weeks: my anger.

Deep down, I knew that if I opened that door, I would have to confront the monster behind it. Meanwhile, the frustration I had long felt inside continued to build. Until the day I finally gave in, just before the last week of my 31 days.

One day after another, I was confronted with triggers that brought forth my darkest thoughts. It was as if the grand finale had been saved for last. My inner fire was ignited to the point of causing me physical discomfort.

I had no choice but to be fully present with this anger,

to feel it in all its magnitude and accept it.

I expressed it in various ways, including writing things down and then burning them in a fire pit. Not out of hatred, but out of love. This anger existed for no other reason than to protect and serve me.

By giving it this space, believe it or not, it dissipated completely in less than a few days. It had been seen, received recognition, and thus fulfilled its purpose.

Profound insights

It was during that final week, one morning while I was still cozily waking up in bed, that the insight struck. The person I felt the most anger toward, and what the experience with them reflected. A deep wound from my past that had remained hidden for nearly thirty-six years. Perhaps the most beautiful insight of these 31 days. This understanding allowed me to access the pain more easily by literally seeing the root of my anger and thus receiving the key to break free.

In this way, I gained not only answers and insights about this theme but also regarding all four of my chosen subjects.

New connections

Scientific research shows that microdosing, like regular use of plant medicines, can lead to neuroplasticity. This is the process by which new brain connections form, which can positively influence mental health and behavioral change. In simple terms, it means you can make better choices and think more positively.

After 31 days of microdosing with Chocobliss, that’s exactly what I experienced. There was a beautiful moment that illustrated this for me.

Somewhere near the end of those 31 days, I was meditating. It was a day filled with intense triggers, a day of physical discomfort, and at a moment when there was so much noise that it felt like someone might break through the wall at any second. Normally, I can’t handle that kind of sensory overload! But I felt an inner peace and strength. Tears of gratitude and joy streamed down my cheeks. I had such a deep realization that joy and peace are an inner matter that has nothing to do with external circumstances. The only words I could think of were from the well-known quote: “Peace is a state of mind.”

Exciting?

If you’re considering trying it but have reservations, I want to say this:

My experience is that Chocobliss, whether you take a full dose during a ceremony or microdose, is a gentle and loving substance. It works with you and only gives you what you can handle in any moment.

There were days when I wasn’t feeling great, and I literally said while taking it, “go easy on me today,” and that’s exactly how it was. Despite all the triggers, tears, and intensified emotions, I found it to be very valuable and insightful.

Disclaimer

Of course, you should do thorough research before microdosing to understand what it is and whether there are any contraindications for you.

Regardless of the substance, there is never a one-size-fits-all approach. Microdosing with Chocobliss or any other substance is a matter of preference and sometimes just experimentation. It may turn out that this is not your substance, but maybe truffles or San Pedro will resonate with you. All I can say is, educate yourself, prepare, be realistic, and if you do it, do it consciously and go for it! Who knows, it might provide you with valuable insights and a solid step forward in your journey, just as it did for me.