Took 8mg of pure psilocin as my first psychedelic experience after months of research. Within 20 minutes, the texture of our wooden table became the most fascinating thing I had ever seen — the grain seemed to breathe and flow like a slow river. Colors became richer and more saturated, especially warm tones. The candlelight looked almost liquid.
Emotionally, I felt a profound warmth and tenderness. My partner and I talked about things we had never quite put into words before. There was no ego dissolution or anything overwhelming at this dose — just a gentle lifting of the veil, a sense that ordinary reality is far more beautiful than I usually give it credit for. I cried a little, not from sadness but from a feeling of gratitude.
The whole experience lasted about 3.5 hours. I would recommend 8mg as an ideal introductory dose for anyone who wants a meaningful but manageable first experience.