Written by Lisa Gilbert, MD Paraphrasing Albert Einstein, “You cannot solve a problem at the level of consciousness in which it was created.” This notion challenges the old saying, “fight fire with fire.” Recovery, healing, and the journey toward expanded consciousness—or even enlightenment—cannot occur through activities rooted in a victim mindset or a state of […]
In a moon-drenched Amazonian maloca, where the shaman’s icaros weave a sacred rhythm and the jungle hums with life, a seeker sips ayahuasca, their mind igniting in a cascade of visions and insights. Known as “yagé” in Colombia, this ancient brew stirs the soul, but does it also nurture the brain? For those drawn to […]
In the stillness of an Amazonian maloca, where the shaman’s icaros weave a sacred thread and the jungle breathes, ayahuasca beckons with promises of healing and revelation. Known as “yagé” in Colombia, this potent brew stirs the soul, but its intensity is not for everyone. For those drawn to its transformative power, a vital question […]