One of the greatest gifts I have received from living and walking this path of Animism is a deep knowing that I am indeed connected to everything around and within me in every moment and every breath. My existence plays a unique role in the never-ending song of life, and my unique energy in this time and place has a purpose.

It’s important to remember that if you are considering a psychedelic experience or plant medicine ceremony, you are going to get vulnerable, you won’t be in control, and that could lead to either profound healing or a potential nightmare. If approached well however, plant medicine ceremonies and psychedelic experiences can be life-changing – even if they are really difficult! And if you want those experiences to actually bring change into your life, then you are going to have to digest and integrate them effectively and that will require you having adequate support to do so.

I thought it might be helpful to share a bit of background behind the words shaman and shamanism, and why after 25 years, I’ve moved away from them.

It’s very easy to find all of the amazing reasons to microdose. Like anything though it may be for you, or it may not be for you yet. Here’s an overview of some of my experience both personally and in working with others in somatic and shamanic spaces. Part 3 of a 4 part article.