Guidance

Tara is a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism, where she is known as a bodhisattva of compassion and action. There are various forms of Tara, with the most prominent being Green Tara and White Tara. However, Blue Tara is also an important manifestation. Association with Blue Lotus: Blue Tara: In Tibetan Buddhism, Blue Tara is one of the 21 Taras and is often depicted with blue lotus flowers. Blue Tara is considered a fierce and protective deity, symbolizing wrathful compassion that destroys obstacles and negativity. Lotus Symbolism: The blue lotus in Buddhist iconography often represents purity, spiritual awakening, and wisdom....

The blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) has been used for centuries for its purported medicinal and psychoactive properties. Three popular ways to consume blue lotus are as a tea, a cold infusion, and in gummy form made from extract. Each method of preparation and consumption offers distinct effects due to differences in how the active compounds are extracted and metabolized by the body. Blue lotus tea is a traditional method of consumption, where dried blue lotus flowers are steeped in hot water. The heat helps to release the plant's alkaloids, particularly aporphine and nuciferine, which are known for their sedative and...

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...