Remember that another person’s journey is not your journey, even if they are a mate or romantic partner.

“Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.”

sometimes this reason for engaging in an altered state needs additional negotiation and finesse. Unless all involved are there for that reason, misunderstandings and hard feelings can arise.

When energy gets whipped up, skills can sometimes can waver, which means you need to be at the top of your game (or at least aware of the level of your game) before there is the possibility of it faltering.

The drum has been referred to in some shamanic practices as the way to connect to the world tree, providing a vehicle to climb

Consider the concept of “this thing I want or better” instead of being a stickler for “only this one thing will serve me.”

Do not assume that they share your spiritual leanings, your faith, your religion, or your terminology.

If this is not made clear, it is very easy for misunderstandings to occur.

Because of projection, many of us have the habit of taking on other people’s journeys and experiences as our own journey. It is not about you. Someone else’s journey is not your journey.