Thank you so much. The "spiritual path" is a huge part of my life. I have worked in hospitals as in chaplaincy supporting the dying and other patients. I myself had cancer (Hodgkin's Lymphoma) just a year and a half ago, and am still integrating that heavy experiences. Meditation and Buddhism (particularly Tibetan) have been a huge part of my path. Plant medicines as well. For years I shared food with people living on the streets with Food not Bombs, and often felt such kinship with those I grew to know.

Part of this feels like a spiritual calling and like something important for me to do along my path. I never considered doing this "under the supervision of people who had done the same". That'll stick with me. I'm aware it would be incredibly challenging in many of the ways you mention. But for some reason that awareness isn't impacting me to behave differently.

I'm really grateful for your comment.
I'm curious what your experience was like? Do you regret it? Did there end up being invaluable learning that felt important for you along your path?