Guidance

In pursuing emotional well-being, many seek natural remedies that promote a positive mindset and uplift the spirit. One such plant-based ally is Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum), an herb indigenous to South Africa. With its long history of traditional use, Kanna is renowned for its mood-boosting effects and ability to open the heart and create a sense of well-being.Kanna has been utilized for centuries by indigenous communities in Southern Africa for its uplifting and mood-enhancing properties. It contains alkaloids that interact with the brain's receptors, promoting the release of serotonin, dopamine, and other neurotransmitters associated with happiness and well-being. This interaction can...

Radiant Ones, At MAPS this summer, founder Rick Doblin held out a vision of a world with net zero trauma- such an audacious, beautiful idea to imagine. He proposed psychedelics and psychoactives which can reduce fear (such as MDMA) as allies in doing the deep work to minimize trauma carry-forward. Maybe with the help of these molecules we can heal,  can break our cycles of violence.  On that note, I have reposted this article on Being Peace- any healing work on ourselves is part of a planetary gridding process.  ---- Gridding the planet with the capacity to be peace. What can...

Does psychedelic experience hold the key to healing our wounded earth ecosystem and our own health as part of it? Could these kinds of experiences be pivotal in a more universal healing of our planet and our relatedness? Some time ago, walking in the garden with a few psychedelic molecules running around in my system, a new realization dawned on me: As my bare foot made contact with the rich black dirt,I saw in vivid detail how each movement I made resonated in and through world, just as the world resonated in and through me. In this heightened perceptual state,...

I was introduced to microdosing the Banisteriopsis caapi vine by one of the founders of Radiant Farms, as a potential path to a subtle yet profound improvements in wellbeing. Here's how my month long journey unfolded. Week 1: New Beginnings The first week was one of acclimation. I used the Radiant Farms guidelines, and made sure to plan to shift my diet to low tyramine containing foods. Every morning for 5 days, I took a 64 mg chew on empty stomach, which was an easy way to consume it, as the amount per piece was stabilized (and bonus: they taste good!) I thanked...