Jessica Fiorillo

Writing things. Instagram: @feedmedearly

[Tyler is finishing a book, slow to reply @TylerAlterman]

Possible huge problem with psychospiritual journeys: Yes, there are deep structures in the labyrinth of my mind, and yes, I will have profound insights and fundamental shifts when I bring them into full awareness...

And yet...after years of self-work, I'm starting to suspect a large amount of the labyrinth is actually *procedurally generated.* Like a video game map that builds itself on the spot the further you travel across it

It would be like this sequence playing out:
1. I dive deep into the labyrinth of my mind
2. The mind goes "Oh! He's expecting to find some deep structures. Let me generate some of those that are consistent with the rest of me. Oh! He's also expecting to find some enemies there, so let me spawn some demons."
3. Lo and behold, there is more (eg) "unresolved trauma" to resolve

I think that this process is especially responsive to my motivation. So if I *want* to be in the narrative of Psychospiritual Journey, complete with Shocking Moments Of Insight? (subtext: ...so that I can procrastinate Finding A Job, Building Relationships, Pursuing My Big Scary Calling, etc) ...Well, then the mind will be happy to help. It will procedurally generate an infinite psychospiritual landscape for me to "discover"

I suspect the dynamic I describe above is why many psychospiritual delvers seem like they're just moving in circles. Yes, the mind is vast and there's tons of actually wild stuff in there to explore. Yes, imho Mind is humanity's true final frontier. But also...in some important way...you might be making it up

[Thomas F. Varley @ThosVarley]

Gonna lose some followers over this but:

FDA was 100% in the right on this one. Its clear that MAPS/Lykos's hype-driven narrative was built more on the certainty of "True Believers" than a foundation of good, ethical science. Some of the allegations are absolutely damning. 1/

[Jessica Fiorillo @feedmedearly]

@MeaghanBuisson As someone who was likewise hurt by a #maps trained therapist, I applaud you for your advocacy. Thank you for all that you’ve done to shine a light on abuses in this space.

[Jessica Fiorillo @feedmedearly]

Still a long way to go before therapeutic spaces are safe enough to handle what comes up in psychedelic work. FDA is smart to pass until data is less biased and therapists are better trained for this work #maps #lykos #fda @NYTimes https://t.co/QksSzEJ0z0

[Jessica Fiorillo @feedmedearly]

We are only beginning to understand the scope of exploitations and happening in this space. I applaud @NeseLSD and @MeaghanBuisson for their courage.

[Neşe Devenot, PhD 🍉 (@NeseLSD.bsky.social) @NeseLSD]

My statement on the FDA Advisory Committee voting against Lykos' MDMA-assisted psychotherapy application.

[Jessica Fiorillo @feedmedearly]

@sarahkaneissexy Oh hey! Can you tell I’m only on twitter when trump gets roasted? :)

[NaNoWriMo @NaNoWriMo]

It’s Project for Awesome! If you aren’t familiar with #P4A, it’s an annual YouTube fundraiser where your votes help determine which organizations receive a grant. Can you take a minute to vote for each NaNoWriMo video and help support creativity? https://t.co/HRXANp17GA #P4A2019

[Jessica Fiorillo @feedmedearly]

In case you missed them, here's a recap of this week's posts - https://t.co/MgP4MqPFax

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In case you missed them, here's a recap of this week's posts - https://t.co/nzO97dtFSA

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A N T I G U A // Our visit to @jumbybay is up on the blog 🌴🥂 One of the most beautiful resorts… https://t.co/WjJ3tPbRdx

[Jessica Fiorillo @feedmedearly]

In case you missed them, here's a recap of this week's posts - https://t.co/nkgxhJzS44

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Part 2 of my British food adventure is up on the blog, hello Yorkshire!... https://t.co/qnMBf86eeQ

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In case you missed them, here's a recap of this week's posts - https://t.co/UigpV2dEvF

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It's all about Oregon this week: I trekked from the Willamette wine country, down the Central Coast, and back up... https://t.co/rM4Yjm41sY

[Jessica Fiorillo @feedmedearly]

@Blendtec we have an event coming up @feastportland and having trouble getting in touch with Kelli, just left you a DM on instagram!

[Jessica Fiorillo @feedmedearly]

In case you missed them, here's a recap of this week's posts - https://t.co/FPFoI1Wb27

[Jessica Fiorillo @feedmedearly]

It's all things smoked & grilled this week on the blog with some help from Taylor Farms and my weekly CSA... https://t.co/2k5Wj2rhoy

[Jessica Fiorillo @feedmedearly]

After almost a year and a half absence, I wrote a post! Details about the long absence are in the post itself....... https://t.co/rpEqfC8OQj

[Jessica Fiorillo @feedmedearly]

@realDonaldTrump the world looks forward to it. About time you got a reality check.

[david chang @davidchang]

Consoling myself w congee and bbq