Why are we here? Great question—maybe the great question that forms the foundation for all other essential questions about life as we experience it here on a little blue planet spinning in space. And the word “question” is central to any discussion on the Subject. We here in flesh and bone have only the thinnest shreds of light to turn toward for any possible explanation of why we are here.
• This is the time of reckoning for us humans. I suspect that that cold-water-in-the-face realization is dawning on more and more people quite rapidly these days. (Unfortunately, a great …
The issue of too far, too fast, especially with solo high-dose psychedelics, is important for many. A colleague recently emailed me a link to a 16-minute YouTube video titled, “5 …
On August 5, a peyote prayer ceremony will take place to honor the one-year anniversary of the death of Whaakadup Monger at age 63. Since I’m unable to attend, I wrote up …
Read more “Honoring a great Native American medicine carrier – Whaakadup Monger, 1959-2022.”
I have at least some experience with almost all the well-known psychedelics, and extensive experience with some. Among other experiences, I was a frequent participant in Native American Church peyote …
“Seeing Through the Smoke” by Peter Grinspoon MD is poised to be a game changer around cannabis. Dr. Grinspoon skillfully “untangles the truth about marijuana” with a balanced and thorough …
Read more ““Seeing Through the Smoke” – Cannabis specialist Peter Grinspoon MD untangles the truth.”
Dr. Dominique Morisano, clinical psychologist and professor, shares important insights on how psychedelics can help with trauma, addiction, depression, and other conditions. Dr. Morisano’s experience is deep and wide. She …
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Stephen Gray is a teacher and writer on spiritual subjects and sacramental medicines. He has worked extensively with Tibetan Buddhism, the Native American Church, and with entheogenic medicines. He is …
Flavio Santi holds an ancient lineage of Ecuadorian healers working with plant medicines. In my experience, his knowledge of how to heal with plants is much deeper than almost anyone …
Read more “Flavio Santi: Master Ecuadorian Plant Medicine Healer on StephenGray Vision.”
The contention of the twenty-five contributors to the new (Inner Traditions/Park Street Press, November 2022) anthology How Psychedelics Can Help Save the World: Visionary and Indigenous Voices Speak Out is …
I had recently made a few notes with this title “They’re Waiting for Us” in mind. It feels like a developing “meme” (I hope that’s a sufficiently charged word for …
Read more “They’re Waiting for Us (to return to our senses)”
Jessica Rochester is an incredible font of wisdom, insight, and knowledge on many aspects of healing and spiritual awakening. Her bona fides are impeccable. She is an ordained Inter-Faith Minister …
Read more “Ayahuasca Awakenings: Interview with Rev Dr.Jessica Rochester”
Keith Lowenstein MD is an authentic wisdom carrier with a great deal of beneficially guidance to share. He has over 40 years of experience teaching and practicing Kriya yoga, and …
Read more “Psychedelics, Meditation, & Kriya Yoga. Interview with Keith Lowenstein MD.”
Salvia divinorum has great potential as a gentle and kind yet direct healing medicine when used in carefully protected low-dose settings, preferably with a guide or at least a sitter. …
Read more “Salvia: The Misunderstood Healer – Christopher Solomon Interview”
Anthropologist Jeremy Narby has spent decades with indigenous people in South America. In this interview, he shares remarkable insights on ayahuasca and tobacco that are central to our understanding of …
Maya Shetreat MD is one of the “new” influence leaders and visionaries in the field of psychedelics. The depth and breadth of her work is remarkable. Dr. Maya is bridging …
Read more “Psychedelics: from Shamanism to Science: Dr. Maya Shetreat Interview”
William A. (Bill) Richards is a psychologist in the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research in Baltimore, USA. He’s been at the forefront of psychedelic research for decades, for eg. …
Marguerite Rigoglioso has gone deep on this subject through extensive, often primary-source research. Strange and implausible as it may seem, there is a wealth of historical (and some contemporary) evidence …
Read more “The Mystery Tradition of Miraculous Conception, with Marguerite Rigoglioso, Ph.D.”
Legendary anthropologist Wade Davis has an encyclopaedic knowledge of coca. The Inca called it The Divine Leaf of Immortality. It is central to life in tropical regions of South America. …
Read more “Coca for the People: A Necessary Reappraisal – with Wade Davis”
Tom Lane has a rare degree of deep knowledge of psilocybin mushrooms. He studied and trained with masters in Mexico and now after decades of experience is ready to share …
Read more “Psilocybin Mushrooms’ Sacred Healing Power: Interview with Tom Lane.”
