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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. “The forest is a peculiar organism of unlimited kindness and benevolence that makes no demands for its sustenance and extends the products of its life and activity generously; it affords protection to all beings.” ~ Buddhist Sutra For the one-hundredth time, I jumped out of the boat to help dislodge the hull from the log we were stuck on, and as I was about to put my bare foot on…
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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 power stations, maintaining the energy flow within us. Let's dive into each chakra's meaning so we can use chakras for balance in our lives.
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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 body helps us align ourselves to our true purpose and passion on Earth. This is also known as the astral or subtle body in various practices, and star merkaba symbolism relates to the soul’s astral vehicle that traverses these realms. However, before we deeply discuss the Merkaba, star Merkaba symbolism, and Mekaba meditation and lightbody activation, let’s review sacred geometry. What Is Sacred Geometry? Sacred geometry is an ancient science…
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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 medicine and healing. Some topics of this ayahuasca podcast include ceremony preparation, tips for having a good ceremony, recommendations for the retreat weekend (i.e., never leave after the first night), and one of my favorite tips: If you can crawl to the alter, you can (and must) drink another cup. Available for your listening pleasure: Player FM | Spotify | Apple | Youtube Ayahuasca Podcast & Colombian Retreat Sam runs…
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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 life when misinterpretation is absent.
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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 around nothing."
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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 up to Shiva in a new way. Thus, I dedicate this article and art to Lord Shiva Deity, the Destroyer & Regenerator. Shiva: Destroyer & Regenerator Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the sustainer, and Shiva is the destroyer and regenerator. He is the destroyer for those clinging to the idea of I, me, and mine. Shiva works on our egoic structure and helps dissolve it. Shiva regenerates those who…
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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 training mat,’ she whispered. Thus, my ayahuasca experience was limited to one ceremony in those days. I would have to wait years before hearing the call to return, and it would come after the death of my closest bond. My mother died five years later, liberating and trapping me at the same time. I profoundly turned toward healing, a slow walk back to the wounds of my inner child. My…
