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Ayahuasca Retreats – Drinking Ayahuasca in the Brazilian Amazon
Ayahuasca retreats are an excellent way to connect with the powerful ayahuasca plant. In this article, I discuss my recent trip to the Amazon and how this experience has shaped my life after participating in an ayahuasca retreat in Brazil.…
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Using 7 Chakras for Balance in Life: Hindu & Egyptian Wisdom
The term chakra, from Sanskrit, translates to "wheel" or "disk" and signifies spinning energy centers within our bodies. They are believed to be the nexus points where numerous nāḍīs (channels or meridians) intersect. In a nutshell, they're akin to spiritual…
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Merkaba Meaning & Star Merkaba Symbolism
The Merkaba, meaning Light Body, is a vehicle that transports us from the material world to the spiritual world. It combines sacred geometry and light energy to link your physical, mental, and spiritual being to the Supreme Being. Our light…
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Meaning of Theosophy: The Secret Doctrine Introduction Series
Theosophy seeks to explore the underlying unity of the universe, combining elements of Eastern and Western religions, philosophy, science, and mysticism to uncover the deeper spiritual truths behind the material world
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Ayahuasca Podcast: Overcoming Addiction & Return To Source
Sam from Ayahuasca Podcast contacted me to discuss my book on the ayahuasca ceremony. Sam owns a retreat in Coumiba and has a thriving podcast dedicated to plant medicine. We discuss themes from my book and my journey with plant…
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Noke Koi
Nestled in the heart of Brazil's lush Amazon rainforest, the Noke Koi tribe embodies the country's indigenous peoples' vibrant spirit and rich cultural tapestry.
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What is the difference between imagination and illusion?
Illusion is the “perception of something objectively existing in such a way as to cause misinterpretation of its actual nature.” Illusion is a byproduct of imagination, and we must guard against its destructive tentacles. We make the best decisions in…
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Does Being Somebody Special Bring Happiness?
So much of life is about being somebody special—creating a persona that others will like so that they (someone, please) will love the beautifully constructed avatar we have meticulously created. Krishnamurti once said, "The ego is a ring of defense…
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Lord Shiva Deity – The Destroyer & Regenerator
I just returned from the Bhakti Fest in Joshua Tree, California. Bhakti Fest celebrates the devotional paths of yoga, Kirtan (sacred music), and meditation. Most of my devotion to the Vedanta lineage has focused on the Goddesses—Bhakti 2023 opened me…
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Ayahuasca Experience – Review After Drinking Aya 100 Times
August 2023 marks the second anniversary of my return to Ayahuasca. I first sat with Grandmother ayahuasca in Peru in 2009. She told me then that I was not ready to continue to receive her sweet nectar. ‘Back to the…
