So after drinking GHK's Moi and Nene and experimenting with Hawaiian varieties this week, I switch back to Borongoru for last night's session and learned a few things about myself and kava.
I kept it light, last night, having only two shells rather than going for the three or four I usually drink.
I never got the "Whooo! I'm FLYING! I can't stop myself from writing bad poetry! Huzzah!" feeling that the Moi gave me, but a much more subdued and less giddy experience that was nevertheless really peaceful and wonderful.
I woke this morning feeling at peace with the world, with almost no hangover-induced gravity pulling me towards my bed for a quick nap before work. I get up really early to make lunches and breakfasts for the kids and get them to school. Also, I felt a great magnanimity of spirit which I've carried into my day and has been really notable.
What I learned about kava:
More is definitely *NOT* always better. In fact, I now believe there's a narrow band of kava satisfaction that I can hit with just the right amount which is not only relaxing and satisfying but also carries forward in significant ways into my next day. What a fantastic revelation!
What I learned about myself:
I've reached what I think is probably the perfect sweet spot for kava sensitization where small (and economical) sessions with kava are yielding my best results so far. I'm compelled to pull back on my cups-and-cups-and-cups weekend routine (unless the Mahakea shows up int he mail today, heh!) and go simply for continuity of effects from day to day. This morning reminds me of the first time I took antidepressants and the immense relief and sudden urge to invest in the world around me. It's that profound.
So where does Borongoru fit into this? Well, it continues to impress and amaze and I'm really glad I went back for another pound of it recently. I hope it and it's brethren (is Nambawan similar?) are available for a long time to come.
I kept it light, last night, having only two shells rather than going for the three or four I usually drink.
I never got the "Whooo! I'm FLYING! I can't stop myself from writing bad poetry! Huzzah!" feeling that the Moi gave me, but a much more subdued and less giddy experience that was nevertheless really peaceful and wonderful.
I woke this morning feeling at peace with the world, with almost no hangover-induced gravity pulling me towards my bed for a quick nap before work. I get up really early to make lunches and breakfasts for the kids and get them to school. Also, I felt a great magnanimity of spirit which I've carried into my day and has been really notable.
What I learned about kava:
More is definitely *NOT* always better. In fact, I now believe there's a narrow band of kava satisfaction that I can hit with just the right amount which is not only relaxing and satisfying but also carries forward in significant ways into my next day. What a fantastic revelation!
What I learned about myself:
I've reached what I think is probably the perfect sweet spot for kava sensitization where small (and economical) sessions with kava are yielding my best results so far. I'm compelled to pull back on my cups-and-cups-and-cups weekend routine (unless the Mahakea shows up int he mail today, heh!) and go simply for continuity of effects from day to day. This morning reminds me of the first time I took antidepressants and the immense relief and sudden urge to invest in the world around me. It's that profound.
So where does Borongoru fit into this? Well, it continues to impress and amaze and I'm really glad I went back for another pound of it recently. I hope it and it's brethren (is Nambawan similar?) are available for a long time to come.
