Meditation has made me more sensitive - and I can't turn it off “People who are spiritually minded tend to suffer from anxiety and depression more. Why?... Because they literally have an increased ability to feel the emotions of people around them.” - Osho My journey in meditation began 5 years ago when I completed … Continue reading Awareness is painful
Pain brings us back to the present moment
Using discomfort as an opportunity for mindfulness I’ve been meditating for the last 5 years now, but there’s one thing that I have consistently avoided….correcting my posture. I can sit up straight for about 20 minutes or so, but after that, I gradually start to relax, and by the time I’m 30-40 minutes in I’m … Continue reading Pain brings us back to the present moment
The end of the beginning
When all of your work and preparation was just the first step on a long path ahead I recently read “The Gunslinger” by Steven King that emphasizes an important lesson in life - “the end of the beginning”. This gunslinger has been on a journey for all of his life when he finally catches up … Continue reading The end of the beginning
Opportunities often present themselves when we’re unprepared
What happens when an opportunity arises and you know you’re not ready for it? There’s the age old Zig Zigler quote that says “Success is when opportunity meets preparation”, and I generally agree with this. But what happens when you’re not prepared? What happens when an opportunity arises and you know you’re not ready for … Continue reading Opportunities often present themselves when we’re unprepared
There will always be excuses to fall back on (if you allow them to)
Just because you have an excuse doesn't mean that you need to take it There are always a never ending list of excuses that come to mind with why you shouldn’t do something - there’s usually only a few reasons why you should. I recently read the book “The Drawing of Three” by Stephen King, … Continue reading There will always be excuses to fall back on (if you allow them to)
My First Highline Slackline
A battle against the inner critic and chasing opportunities even when unprepared Yesterday I had the opportunity to try my first Highline Slackline. It’s left my mind in a flurry. Thoughts racing in every direction. Set my mind afire. More scarily though, it revealed an inner me. The child that is still afraid. The negative … Continue reading My First Highline Slackline
The effects vs. the power of psychedelic plant medicines
I recently had the opportunity to partake in a 4-day shamanic ceremony in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This article is part of the larger story, if you would like to read the full version that includes discovering my spirit animal and Ayahuasca, you can do so here. Context: A lot of people take psychedelic substances because they want to "trip". They want to have some funky visions, think a bit differently, and have a fun experience they can tell their friends about. The same can be said about many people who … Continue reading The effects vs. the power of psychedelic plant medicines
Ayahuasca and Sao Pedro with a side of Exorcism
I recently had the opportunity to partake in a 4-day shamanic ceremony in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This article is Part 3 of the larger story, if you would like to read the full version that includes taking Kambo and Discovering my spirit animal, you can do so here. After a day of Kambo followed … Continue reading Ayahuasca and Sao Pedro with a side of Exorcism
My experience with Kambo – Medicinal frog poison
(Credit - Psychedelic Times) I recently had the opportunity to partake in a 4-day shamanic ceremony in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This article is Part 1 of the larger story, if you would like to read the full version that includes discovering my spirit animal and Ayahuasca, you can do so here. Note - Since … Continue reading My experience with Kambo – Medicinal frog poison
My 4 Day Shamanic Journey – Kambo, Discovering my Spirit Animal, Ayahuasca, Sao Pedro, and Temazcal.
I recently had the opportunity to partake in a 4 day Shamanic retreat, where I tried Kambo, discovered my spirit animal, drank Ayahuasca and Sao Pedro, and then finished it off with a 4 hour Temazcal ceremony. This isn’t my first rodeo with experiences like this either - I’ve done Ayahuasca three times and been … Continue reading My 4 Day Shamanic Journey – Kambo, Discovering my Spirit Animal, Ayahuasca, Sao Pedro, and Temazcal.