Introduction The three years following my first experiences with ayahuasca felt different than my life before. My approach to living shifted from pursuing material wealth to seeking deeper fulfillment and understanding. My first ceremonies revealed that meaning lies beyond material possessions, encouraging me to explore the potential in spiritual ideas. In this time, synchronicities and […]
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Introduction: Why I’m Sharing My Story Some of the most profound and transformative experiences of my life have come from working with the plant medicine known as ayahuasca. Ayahuasca is a psychedelic brew originating in the Amazon jungle, renowned for inducing visions, facilitating healing, deepening spiritual connection, and catalyzing personal transformation. Despite its potential for
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Introduction “From ancient times, men and women have gathered under the night’s sky and taken substances that have helped them commune with their inner being and the life that runs through all things. They have sat in prayer and silence seeking healing and guidance so that they could return to their lives better people and
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Shifting Gears Journey: Weeks 17-18 in Bolivia Hello and I hope you’re doing well! I’m changing things up a bit this week I want to find a format that works with how I travel. I’ve found these a bit time consuming to out together. And while I enjoy the process, it takes me away from
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Hi, It’s been a while since my last update—largely because I took a much-needed break from technology to connect with nature and myself. I first traveled to Peru three years ago to see major sites like the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the historic town of Cusco, and the Amazon Rainforest in Iquitos. This time,
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Hello! I’ve spent the last month volunteering in Panama’s rainforest and figured it was time for an update. Originally, I planned to explore most of Central America after Mexico, but a fixed date in Peru shortened my timeline. During my time in Mexico, I realized something was missing—I yearned for a sense of contribution in
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Hi and I hope you’re doing well! As these updates continue, I’m finding them a helpful way to reflect on my journey so far as I look forward to sharing a piece of it with you. There’s so much happening that I can’t possibly squeeze it all into one email, so I appreciate you sticking
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After my first month bouncing around Mexico, I decided to spend a couple of weeks taking in one of the world’s biggest urban jungles–Mexico City, home to 23 million people. Fun fact: locals just call it ‘Mexico’ or ‘CDMX’ (Ciudad de México), keeping it simple. As a long-term traveler, I decided to take things slowly
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Shifting Gears Journey: Weeks 3 & 4 in Mexico It’s been a few weeks since my first update and I’m realizing how quickly time passes with travel. I thought that travel would provide me with more time to read, reflect, and write, but the array of possibilities makes it feel like there is always something
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Shifting Gears Journey: Weeks 1 & 2 in Mexico Welcome to the first update on the Shifting Gears Journey! This project has been a long time coming, fueled by my desire to explore more of the world. Below is a recap of my first two weeks in Mexico. At the start of the year, I
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