Feb 2The Power of Psychedelic Integration Sharing CirclesI was first introduced to formal integration-sharing circles by the non-profit PsychedLiA Integration organization in Los Angeles, California. This organization offers two-hour integration-sharing circles twice a month for a reasonable fee. I found it to be a powerful experience, but only this month did I learn how it came about…Psychedelics3 min readPsychedelics3 min read
Dec 23, 2022“Will psychedelics fry my brain?”Once a week, I get asked by someone scared of using psychedelics if the medicine will fry their brain. No doubt, this comes from old commercials warning about the dangers of all kinds of drugs. In many cases, psychedelics have been shown to have lower risk profiles than over-the-counter medicines…Psychedelics6 min readPsychedelics6 min read
Nov 26, 2022Finding words for a Jaguar (5-MeO-DMT) Experience — Introducing the Fox (5-MeO-DiPT)During the last few years, I have been offering the Fox as a complement to Jaguar to friends and family. As expected, people’s feedback has been remarkable. In summary, people often say it was the most loving, moving experience in their life but do not have words to describe it…Psychedelics3 min readPsychedelics3 min read
Nov 16, 2022Legal Status of Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) in CanadaFriends and family often ask me about the legal standing of Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) in Canada. The straightforward answer is that Psilocybin has been illegal since 1982 and is prohibited under Schedule 3 of the Controlled Substance Act. To legally access Psilocybin, a person must apply to Health Canada for…Psilocybin2 min readPsilocybin2 min read
Mar 17, 2022Lessons from Plant Medicine — Nine Habits for a Great Night SleepMy plant medicine ceremonies taught me how to achieve a great night’s sleep. Before the plant medicine provided the information, I had a poor sleep because of my poor habits. Plant medicine provides me with nine principles to follow. Like most advice I receive, I aim to follow it but…Sleep3 min readSleep3 min read
Mar 16, 2022Plant Medicine Guide Notes — Setting Intention with Tarot CardsAfter my first ever plant medicine ceremony, I became fascinated with the use of Tarot Cards. Tarot, in my view, is a way for our subconscious to pick out cards to provide a lesson to consider. Dr. Timothy Leary (Leary) (Psychologist and former professor of Harvard University), who was famous…Tarot3 min readTarot3 min read
Mar 14, 2022Lessons from Plant Medicine — Bye-Bye Smart Watch and TriathlonI had become very used to tracking everything on my smartwatch. My Garmin Fenix smartwatch followed all my activities regardless if I was cycling, walking, swimming or hiking in the mountains. It was connected to my scale and my smartphone, and I could swim and get a notice of text…Ego3 min readEgo3 min read
Mar 14, 2022Plant Medicine Guide Notes — Planning for a 4-ACO-DMT JourneyI was reflecting with a friend after their first 4-ACO-DMT journey. We brainstormed on some items that could be useful for the explorer to know in advance. An advanced understanding of the process works to relieve anxiety during the process. The points below have been learned from past journeys and…4 Aco Dmt6 min read4 Aco Dmt6 min read
Mar 11, 2022Plant Medicine Guide Notes — Mescaline (Peyote) for Creativity and Problem SolvingRegardless of our life focus, all of us could use help in finding creative solutions to problems. Innovative solutions for problems can help all people, including parents, artists, business people and even politicians. In the past, I used to work to solve problems through meditation, reading books from so-called experts…Peyote3 min readPeyote3 min read
Mar 10, 2022Plant Medicine Guide Notes — Ten Best Plant Medicine DocumentariesDocumentaries can be a great way to learn about each plant’s history, healing potential, controversy, and uniqueness. I have watched endless hours of documentaries; some have been excellent, and some did not resonate with me. I am often asked which documentaries are the best to watch, so I have formally…Psychedelics4 min readPsychedelics4 min read
