Life often presents us with moments where everything seems to come to a halt. It’s as though the world stops spinning, time slows down, and nothing seems to move forward. This stillness can be incredibly uncomfortable, leaving us feeling stuck, lost, or disconnected. However, this is not merely a state of stagnation; it’s the Bardo of Becoming—a sacred stage between death and rebirth, where profound transformation occurs.

As painful as it is to accept, the collective unconscious is being forced to reckon with itself. It may not be the outcome we wanted, but maybe it’s the one we need to propel us toward deeper introspection, to help raise consciousness for all, and to redefine our values as a nation. Instead of pushing solely for political change, perhaps this is our call to listen more intently. 

A week-long power outage after a storm teaches me a valuable lesson about conserving energy and stepping into my true power.

In my fourth ayahuasca ceremony in the Amazon, I learn about asking for help, the importance of stating my needs, and the hard truth of managing expectations.

During my third Ayahuasca ceremony in Peru, I learn how to release by putting down my armor and surrendering.

This is Part II in a series of blog posts that outline my quest into the Amazon jungle to work with Ayahuasca. I come down with vertigo, come face to face with a tarantula, and continue to slay my biggest demons. Come read the madness and the magic for yourself…