Lessons From Ayahuasca

Last week I was in Costa Rica, engaging in four nights of ayahuasca ceremonies with a group of friends who invited me to share this experience with them. This was the first time I’ve taken ayahuasca. It’s illegal in the USA and most other countries, but it’s legal in Costa Rica. Taking ayahuasca four nights in a row was physically challenging – nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and more – but I gained many insights from the alternative perspectives it provided. I actually count last week among the most cherished weeks of my life. I’d like to record a video (or a few videos) to share the experiential details for the benefit of those who are curious about ayahuasca. I took copious notes day by day to make it easier to remember the play by play. But first I’d like to offer you this post to summarize the key lessons and insights I gained from this unusual deep dive. See if any of this resonates with you. Gentleness Be gentle with yourself and others. Gentleness is more powerful than toughness. When it feels like life is being too rough with you, simply say aloud to life: Please be gentler with me. Life tends to honor such requests. People will usually honor such requests as well. Asking for gentleness isn’t a sign of weakness. If you want life to be gentler with you, just ask. Beauty Look for the beauty within each person, knowing that everyone harbors intense beauty inside. People often hide their beauty, but each person’s b...
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