Supervising psychedelic sessions usually is called “sitting.” Many believe this comes from the idea of “babysitting” people who are in a highly dependent, at times confused and vulnerable state. Even more importantly, though, is “sitting” in the meditational sense. The research nurse, either Cindy or Laura, and I did our best to practice “just sitting” while being with our volunteers: watching the breath, being alert, eyes gazing straight ahead, ready to respond, keeping a positive and aware attitude, letting the research subject’s experience unfold without unnecessary interference.2
