A recent discussion of the semantics of term hallucinations prompted this post – I was not happy when Sylvie, a qualified and experienced nurse, used the term hallucinations when referring to the visions some people experience while practicing shamanic journeying or other meditative visionary methods. I told her, “we do not like the term […]
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What follows is my healing vision. I believe that these intentions accurately represent the goals for our Spiritquest community. I began my healing journey (current incarnation) in the Spring of 2014, when I was on the edge of sanity. Today, in the Summer of 2018, I am joyful for the many blessings I have received
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Has there been quite enough discussion about this topic already? Have we all heard more than we wanted to about Love? Have we heard more than we think we needed to, more even than is humanly necessary? What more can be said about this four letter word than, perhaps, that it is important and a
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The purpose of this document is to provide participants with a clear understanding of the nature of ayahuasca and of their role in the sessions. This ayahuasca session is run by the facilitator, and his/her team. The work that is carried out in the session will focus on personal growth and therapeutic self-work by
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There is only One, there is no ‘other’. Feliz Imagine that you’re the whole universe; you live in total joy and bliss. Imagine there is no past or future, only now. Imagine there is no space or time, just an unbounded eternity. Imagine endless peace, harmony, and unconditional love. Imagine no fear and equality
At the edge of the village of Tamshiyacu lives Luis Panduro Vasquez, a traditional Shipibo native largely untouched by capitalism. Tamshiyacu is about 90 minutes by fast boat from one of the busy ports in Iquitos. You should be equipped with gum boots, a plastic poncho to keep the rain off, and a flash light
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In response to one person’s concerns regarding the legality of these events… As you can well imagine, there exists all kinds of ‘stuff’ written by all kinds of people on the Internet. We must be very careful what we agree to take to heart; a little skepticism comes in very handy if one does
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75th Anniversary of LSD Experiences LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is a semi-synthetic compound first developed in 1938 by Dr. Albert Hofmann at the Sandoz pharmaceutical company in Basel, Switzerland. Dr. Hofmann first discovered the psychedelic effects of LSD through accidental exposure to the substance on April 16, 1943. On April 19, 1943, Dr. Hofmann became the first
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What have we done to heal? To find spirit and Oneness? To walk our path to Peace * Love * and Forgiveness? What steps have we taken to reach our goal? What sacrifice have we made to grow? Are we better? Have we healed? Have we learned to let go? Have we attained Oneness? Have
A Prayer to Spirit Read More »
Our Haft Sin (seven Sin or Seven Fruit) Seven items whose names start with the Farsi letter Sin. All important concepts in Persian culture.
Happy Norooz / Spring Equinox Read More »