🌈 THINGS TO DO ON SHROOMS: 21 Wild, Wondrous & Mind-Blowing Ideas for Your Trip

Wondering about the best things to do on shrooms once the journey begins? You’re not alone.

I remember the first time I tried magic mushrooms like it was yesterday. I was sitting in the forest, giggling uncontrollably at the way the leaves danced in the wind. Everything pulsed with life. My hands looked ancient and wise. And I kept thinking: Is this what being truly alive feels like?

But here’s the thing—they don’t come with an instruction manual. If you’ve just taken a heroic dose (or even a micro), you’re probably wondering: What now?

Let’s dive into 21 mind-expanding things to do on shrooms to make your journey magical, meaningful, and unforgettable.

1. 🌲 Take a Nature Walk (or Just Lie Under a Tree)

The absolute best thing to do on shrooms? Get outside. Seriously.

Nature becomes a living organism. Trees breathe. The sky ripples. You might find yourself whispering, “Thank you” to a rock.

Pro tip: Bring a blanket, lie down, and look up through the canopy. Prepare for tears of awe.

2. 🎧 Listen to Music (But Choose Carefully)

Sound becomes… dimensional. You don’t just hear music—you become it. I once listened to Pink Floyd’s “Echoes” and felt like I was floating through galaxies.

Great picks: East Forest, Sigur Rós, or ambient sound baths.
Avoid: Aggressive or chaotic tunes unless you’re ready for a wild ride.

3. 🎨 Make Art, Even If You “Can’t Draw”

Drawing while tripping is like channeling the divine. Your hands move without you thinking. Mandalas appear. Colors blend like melted dreams.

I once drew what I thought was a flower—it turned out to be a portal with eyes. Go figure.

4. 🪞Stare Into a Mirror (With Caution!)

This can be both hilarious and profound. Your face might melt or morph, or you may see different versions of yourself flash by like memories.

One time, I stared at myself and whispered, “Who ARE you?”—and my reflection smirked back.

Tip: Only do this if you’re in a good headspace. The mirror never lies.

5. ✨ Watch Trippy Visuals or Psychedelic Videos

Shroom vision + visuals = whoa.

Some YouTube channels to check out:

Android Jones visuals
Fractal Universe
Meditative looping geometry

Just don’t fall into the algorithm trap. Cue up videos before the come-up starts.

6. 📖 Read Poetry or Sacred Texts (Slowly)

Words feel alive. Language dances. One sentence can echo through your soul for hours.

Read something like:

Rumi
Hafiz
The Tao Te Ching
Ram Dass’ Be Here Now

You’ll probably cry. That’s normal.

7. 💭 Journal Your Thoughts (Stream-of-Consciousness Style)

Even if the handwriting looks like ancient Sanskrit, journaling on shrooms is gold.

You may write something simple like, “Love is the root of all things,” and it’ll feel like you just uncovered the meaning of life.

8. 🛁 Take a Bath or Shower (Sensory Heaven)

Hot water on shroomed-out skin = pure bliss. I remember stepping into a bath once and thinking, Why don’t I do this every day?

Add candles, soft music, and essential oils, and you’ve got a sacred temple experience.

9. 🧘‍♀️ Meditate or Breathe Deeply (Get Still and See)

Even five minutes of stillness on shrooms can turn into a journey into the cosmos. Sit, breathe, and watch your mind unfold like a lotus.

Try:

4-7-8 breathing
Body scanning
Eyes closed, sitting in silence

You might encounter your inner child… or the universe.

10. 🎭 Role-Play or Talk to Yourself (Seriously)

Yes, out loud.

One trip, I had a full-on conversation with my “future self.” Another time, I pretended I was an ancient monk and gave myself a sermon.

It was… enlightening.

11. 🐶 Hang Out with Animals

Dogs and cats know. They can sense your altered state and often become wise, fluffy guides.

One cat I met while tripping just sat and stared into my soul for an hour. I swear we merged consciousness.

12. 🌍 Reflect on Your Life (But Don’t Spiral)

Mushrooms can be therapeutic. You might start reflecting on past choices, relationships, even childhood trauma.

But here’s the thing—be gentle with yourself. You’re not here to fix it all. Just observe, breathe, and love yourself through it.

13. 📺 Watch a Psychedelic Movie or Cartoon

Try:

Fantastic Fungi
The Midnight Gospel
Waking Life
Fantasia
Spirited Away

Important: Have someone sober queue it up. Navigating Netflix menus while peaking is a no-go. Trust me.

14. 🧩 Do Simple Crafts or Build Things

Pipe cleaners. Beads. Stacking rocks. Building sand mandalas.

Your hands want to create. Let them.

15. 👯 Connect Deeply with a Trip Buddy

Talking while on shrooms can get deep. Like “we-are-one” deep.

Have questions ready like:

What’s your earliest memory of joy?
What do you think happens after death?
What’s something you’ve never told anyone?

You’ll cry. You’ll laugh. You’ll feel seen.

16. 💫 Lie Down and Surrender

Sometimes the best thing to do on shrooms… is nothing.

I once laid in bed for two hours with my eyes closed, flying through tunnels of light. It was better than any movie.

Pro tip: Weighted blankets are game-changers.

17. 🔥 Sit Around a Campfire

Fire flickers with ancient stories. I swear it talks to you on shrooms.

Bring a guitar. Tell stories. Watch the flames dance. This is primal magic.

18. 📸 Take Photos of Cool Textures or Natural Oddities

Tree bark. Reflections. Mushrooms growing near mushrooms.

Everything becomes worthy of documentation. (But don’t obsess over your phone—just snap and go.)

19. 🧼 Feel Different Textures (Like a Child Again)

I once spent 15 minutes rubbing my fingers on a shag carpet, completely entranced. Another time it was tree bark.

Touch is magnified. Textures become symphonies.

20. 🍉 Eat Simple, Juicy Fruit

You might forget how to eat complex meals, but fruit? Fruit is a revelation.

Watermelon. Oranges. Mango. Grapes. Each bite is orgasmic. Don’t overdo it—just a few bites at peak is enough.

21. 🛸 Ask Big Questions… Then Let Go

You may feel compelled to ask:

Why am I here?
What is consciousness?
Does anything really matter?

Ask the questions. But don’t chase the answers too hard. Mushrooms teach through feeling, not logic.

Let go, and the answers might arrive when you least expect.

Tips for a Safe & Meaningful Trip

Before you go off on your cosmic journey, here are some things to keep in mind:

🧠 Set & Setting

Set = your mindset going into the trip
Setting = your physical and social environment

A positive mindset and safe, cozy space = better trip every time.

👥 Have a Trip Sitter (or At Least a Trusted Buddy)

Even if you’re experienced, having someone sober nearby is comforting. They don’t need to hover—just be available if you hit a bump.

🕰 Don’t Make Plans Right After

Give yourself space post-trip to rest, integrate, and just be. Journaling, quiet reflection, or even a nap can help you process what just happened.

📴 Unplug from Your Phone

Phones can be confusing, overwhelming, and break the sacred spell of the journey.

Put it on airplane mode or stash it in another room.

My Personal Shroom Ritual (Optional Inspiration!)

Here’s what I personally love to do on a solo shroom trip:

Pre-trip intention: “Show me what I need to see.”
Dose: 2.5g dried Cubensis.
Location: My backyard under the stars or cozy bedroom.
Tools: Journal, water bottle, speakers, blanket, candle.
Activities: Breathwork → music → nature walk → lie down → draw → cry/laugh → journal → integration bath.

Every single time, I walk away more in love with life.

Final Thoughts: Do What Feels Natural

At the end of the day, the best things to do on shrooms are the ones that feel intuitively right to you. Sometimes it’s a wild creative burst. Sometimes it’s laying under the stars in absolute stillness.

Follow your curiosity. Trust the moment. And remember—you are held, you are safe, and this experience is yours.

See you on the other side 🌌