The Quite Days
You dosed this morning.
You set your intention. You gave yourself space. You’re waiting for clarity, creativity, or at least something.
But it just feels like… Tuesday.
No insights. No breakthroughs. No sudden urge to journal for three hours or text your therapist about a realization.
Just… regular.
And you start wondering: Is this even working? Did I waste my dose? Should I have taken more?
The quiet days are where the real work happens.
Not every dose needs to feel profound. Some days, psilocybin just helps you be a little more patient in traffic. A little less reactive with your partner. A little more present with your coffee.
That’s not boring. That’s the whole point.
Microdosing isn’t about fireworks every time. It’s about recalibrating your baseline—slowly, subtly, over time.
The loud days get the attention. The quiet days do the work.
Even when you don’t “feel” anything, here’s what psilocybin is doing:
Your brain is integrating. Those neural pathways that opened up on your last “big” dose? They’re solidifying. Your brain is making those new connections permanent.
Your nervous system is recalibrating. You’re not reacting to that email the way you used to. You’re not spiraling over that comment. You might not even notice—but your body is learning to regulate differently.
You’re practicing presence. Without the “high” to chase, you’re just… here. Doing the dishes. Walking the dog. Living your life. That IS the practice.
Boring = nothing changes
Subtle = everything changes, but slowly
On a quiet day, ask yourself:
- Did I snap at someone today? (Or did I pause first?)
- Did I catastrophize that thing? (Or did I stay grounded?)
- Did I feel stuck in my head? (Or was I more in my body?)
Most of the time, the answer is: Huh. I actually didn’t.
That’s not nothing. That’s everything.
What to Do on Quiet Days:
✅ Trust the process. Not every dose needs to feel like a revelation.
✅ Stay consistent. The compound effect is real. Quiet days build on each other.
✅ Lower your expectations. If you’re chasing a feeling, you’ll miss what’s actually happening.
✅ Notice the small shifts. Did you sleep better? Feel a little lighter? That’s the work.
✅ Don’t chase the dose. Taking more won’t make it “better.” It’ll just make it louder.
The loud days get you excited about microdosing.
The quiet days are why it works.
You’re not looking for a high. You’re looking for a life where you feel more like yourself—calmer, clearer, more connected.
Some days that looks like a breakthrough. Some days it looks like not yelling at traffic.
Both matter.
So the next time you dose and it feels like “nothing”—remember: quiet doesn’t mean it’s not working. It just means your brain is integrating instead of performing.
And that’s exactly what you need.
Water Your Mind 💚
Mushie Media of the Week:
"Exploring the effects of microdosing on health behaviour change"
by: Science Direct
