Holy union. Shared holy union. Sacred. Precious. Rare. Beautiful. This is a goal worthy of you. It is worthy of your time, energy and commitment. Events are unfolding, even now, to bring about this union, that you may experience divine happiness, divine bliss, unsurpassed joy – beyond anything you have experienced. Your body, mind and…
Ceremony has had its roots in every culture, throughout all of human history. Whether honoring birth, death, marriage, rites of passage, or the changing of the seasons, ceremony marks the passage of time and provides context to our lives. In indigenous cultures, many of these traditions include the ceremonial use of plant-based medicines. The United…
Just over two years ago, my husband and I went through a divorce… and I have yet to go on a date. I told myself many stories as to why that was the case. First, I simply wasn’t interested in dating. Then, a highly itinerant lifestyle prevented me from developing close relationships. When I finally…
Today, I received the final chapter comments from a developmental editor for my book, Escape Bound. In his final commentary, this editor, who has a PhD in literature and has spent 18 years working as a professional writer for a research institute, made the following observations: His critique helped to crystalize a thought, which had…
There is a lot of talk in spiritual circles about this new age of enlightenment. More than any time in human history, we are seeing a mass evolution in human consciousness. This movement is yielding a huge influx of newly ascended masters. What the heck does spiritual awakening look like and how do you know…
Two days after my ayahuasca experience, I was struggling to regain my footing. I hadn’t eaten since the end of the ceremony because I didn’t want to “get off the ship”. In my mind, if I ate, the ceremony would be over. Most people who’ve attended a powerful retreat can relate to this feeling of…
Early morning sunlight pierced the bug netting on my hammock, making shifting patterns on my bare legs. As I lay at the very brink of waking consciousness, I became aware of the sound of a woman crying. Then I drifted back to sleep. The sound of crying evoked such an ache in my heart, such…
Let me start by saying, I never thought I’d be the type of person who would do ayahuasca. But that statement in and of itself reveals just how naive I was on the topic; making the assumption that ayahuasca has a particular “type”. My ceremony included truth-seekers from all walks of life, many of whom…
Holy crap! My ayahuasca ceremony is tonight! What the hell did I get myself into? Did you know that a person loses their motor skills when they take ayahuasca? Some people can’t walk. Some lose control of their bowels. Nearly everyone pukes. In the midst of the ceremony, an estimated 50% of people actually believe…
If you are reading these words, remember they are meant as much for you as they are meant for me. This is the transcript from this morning’s 20 minute session: Do you know how very blessed you are? Do you know the entire Universe is indeed conspiring on your behalf and that even at this…
