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What is Unconditional Love?
These two words are an oxymoron—love has no condition, and thus the question is: what is love? If love is a spirit, what qualities are imbued in love or requested by love? Love is a recognition that I am not separate from another. My “I” is like all other “I”s, and therefore, acknowledging deep reverence for myself and all other beings, not just humans but also the animals, plants, and beings in the unseen world—means that I care for and support the health, welfare, and happiness of others, including myself. Rooted in love means I lead from the heart, I speak from the heart, I listen from the heart, and…
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How Long Does Ayahuasca Last? (And Why You Might Still Be Hugging a Tree Days Later)
So you've heard the whispers in the jungle, or maybe just read a Reddit thread at 2am, and you're wondering: How long does ayahuasca last? Buckle up, cosmic cowboy, and let's answer that call from the jungle.
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Psychedelics Are Not Enough
I had just had my mind blown after two nights of ayahuasca. It wasn’t my first dance with this medicine, but it might as well have been because I had taken a twelve-year break from working with this powerful plant from the Amazon.
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Dying is Absolutely Safe – Awareness Beyond Death
I had a friend who recently lost his father, and he said this article helped him process his father’s death. In this article, Ram Dass writes about how his attitude towards death has changed with his spiritual growth and that he’s got it on good authority that dying is safe. Also, I recommend listening to this podcast featuring Anita Moorjani. After being diagnosed with stage four cancer, Anita fell into a two-week, life-threatening coma, during which she experienced extraordinary mystical realms beyond imagination. She returned to share her incredible journey. Anita also recounts her miraculous recovery from cancer and offers profound insights on how to live a life that promotes…
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Meditation, Medicine, and Mysticism: My Journey Toward Liberation
I want to be free. As my journey deepens along the spiritual path, I continue to get pulled toward practices that explore drawing the heart into the mind. I study teachings and practice techniques that cultivate meditative peace and harmony, but I realize this is only half the journey. How does one pursue freedom? Go to India. That was my answer in my 20s. I went to India searching for meaning, living in various ashrams, and visiting sacred sites without knowing a thing about the word ‘sacred.’ Looking back, part of me was running from my life in California toward something different. I started yoga in my late teens and…
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Amazon Ayahuasca Retreat – Study with the Brazilian Tribes
Would you like to go on an ayahuasca retreat in the Amazon? Deep within the heart of the Amazon rainforest, ancient cultures have thrived for centuries, living in harmony with their lush surroundings. Among their most remarkable traditions is the use of ayahuasca, a sacred plant medicine that holds immense spiritual and healing power for the indigenous tribes of Brazil. Ayahuasca is far more than a hallucinogenic brew; it is a gateway to spiritual enlightenment, a healer of both body and soul and a powerful symbol of cultural identity. For these tribes, ayahuasca is a profound ceremonial practice that connects them to their ancestors, the spirit world, and the natural…
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What is Hapé Medicine (aka Rapé)- Sacred Snuff Tobacco Plant of the Amazon
What is Hapé? Hapé (pronounced ha-pe), also known as hapeh or rapé, is a sacred tobacco plant used by indigenous healers in the Amazon rainforest for thousands of years—also known as hape medicine.
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Duality of Man: Unveiling Hidden Spiritual Truths in Genesis
From an occult perspective, the story of Adam and Eve in the Book of Genesis in the Bible can be interpreted in several ways that delve into deeper, esoteric meanings. The occult view often seeks to uncover hidden spiritual truths and symbolic meanings within the text and records the birth of the duality of man. The Garden of Eden is humanity’s origin story, paralleling many origin stories from other religions and traditions. However, from the occult point of view, the story is written as an allegory with many hidden symbols embedded within each aspect of the story. Here, we will explore the story of the Garden of Eden. The Birth…
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Exploring the Ayahuasca Plant: Tradition, Science, and Modern Use
What is the ayahuasca plant, and why does it hold such profound significance across cultures? This article unpacks the ancient origins, spiritual traditions, and enthralling psychoactive effects of the ayahuasca plant, offering a window into its soul-altering ceremonies and scientific curiosity. As we examine the ayahuasca plant’s role in spiritual enlightenment and therapeutic potential, discover why this powerful brew is more than a plant—it’s a journey into the depths of human consciousness and a connection to the spirit.
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Ayahuasca Diet: How To Prepare For Ceremony
Ayahuasca Diet: Preparing Your Body, Mind & Spirit In Spanish, dieta refers to diet. However, when we speak of this word in the context of an ayahuasca diet with the sacred vine, it becomes broader in scope. Dieta refers to any physical, social, or psychological preparation you must make to commune properly with the plant. In the Amazon basin, this doesn’t just refer to experiences with ayahuasca but also deals with healing, consultations, divinations, and even hunting. Whenever human beings come into close contact with the plant world (which is considered sacred and intelligent), diets are used to facilitate the experience and show our reverence for the unseen world. In…
