4 reasons for adverse experiences are as follows:
Inappropriate Setting: So often people ingest psychedelics without honoring the sheer power of the medicine- and take it in places that lack safety, support and coherence. I.e. high dosing for a concert to amplify an experience – not realizing that yesterday’s big argument or the un-grieved loss of a friend may come surging to the fore. Instead of fractals of sonic bliss, the journeyer is grappling with existential fear, guilt and anger with the volume turned up to 11. This also applies to stepping into a facilitated experience where the guide is untrained, unethical, and/or lacks experience to support the highly vulnerable unfolding of one’s healing process. One can learn from such an experience, yet often at the cost of another trauma..
Join us for a night of connection, community celebration, and renewal of our collective healing as we gather at Highland Events Center in Asheville, NC for our fourth annual Gathering of the Pearl. Once again, we will have a special gratitude party for all sponsors of this event on the roof top prior to the main event. The dress for this is festive casual as once again we will have some of Asheville’s finest musicians creating the vibe for a memorable dance party. Along with the music, we will have some very special speakers including Bryan Hubbard, Rick Doblin, Chris Bache, myself and many more including the Pearl’s own Jackie Dobrinska once again reigning as the MC of the evening. We hope to see you there! Click the link below to purchase one of the few remaining tickets to the evenings festivities.
A study involving psychedelic-naïve clergy from various major world religions found that six months after undergoing two psilocybin-assisted sessions, participants reported a number of positive changes in their religious practices, attitudes toward their faith, and perceived effectiveness as religious leaders. They also showed improvements in mood, general attitudes, and behavior compared to a control group that had not yet received the drug at the time of comparison. The paper was published in Psychedelic Medicine.
Never in my life have I ever been so touched by the presence of a teacher as I have by Acharya Shunya. Meeting her at a recent Love, Serve & Remember retreat – her wisdom, message and compassionate presence burned through to my core. She helped me to remember who I am and why I am here on this earth without even saying a word – like Ram Das meeting Maharaji. And since that experience, I have become devoted to her teachings and lineage, which are masterfully expressed in her book the Sovereign Self.
As the first female lineage holder in a 2,000-year-old line, Shunya provides a rare opportunity to receive these authentic teachings from a genuine Vedic master—one with a distinctly down-to-earth, feminine flavor who never lets us forget that our humanity is to be embodied and enjoyed. She is a treasure, and makes these teachings not only accessible but practical to every day in a beautiful & deeply meaningful way. I hope you enjoy!
Ehren Cruz is an Anthropologist, CTA & ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Third Wave Psychedelic Certified Coach, Master Ceremonialist, certified Harm Reductionist, Loving Husband & Proud Father of 3 Little Ladies. He is devoted to the healing & actualization in all facets of his life.
