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The Beatles Did Psychedelics
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>The Beatles’ psychedelic years revealed how quickly insights can fade without grounding. Today, the lesson is clearer: psychedelics paired with integration create lasting transformation. Microdosing, full journeys, or a blend of both can each be powerful when guided with intention and woven into daily life, turning fleeting moments of awareness into steady growth and meaningful…
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The Freedom to Be Brilliant… or an Idiot
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>From cardboard wars in Portugal to old inner voices I thought I’d packed away, this season has been about more than pool dreaming about floats – it’s been about loosening shame’s grip and finding real freedom.
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Psychedelics at Retreats and Festivals
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>Is it healing, or just a really pretty way to avoid your feelings? From retreat mats to festival dance floors, psychedelics are often framed as tools for healing and transformation – but they’re just as often used as another way to mentally check out.
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2 Weeks with the Boom Tribe
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>Two weeks. Scorching temps. Forty thousand people vibrating to trance in the Portuguese sun. Boom Festival felt like stepping into another world where glitter is clothing, hugs are sacred, and your only job is to immerse yourself in the experience. I wasn’t on a quest for transformation like so many others attending – but I…
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From “Mint on the Pillow” to Compost Toilets
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>Letting go of comfort is easy to romanticize from a distance. But as I prepare to spend two weeks off-grid, I know there’s no script for what’s ahead. This isn’t the kind of journey you plan down to the detail – it’s the kind where you show up, let go, and see what emerges when…
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Escaping America on America’s Birthday: A July 4th Confession from Portugal
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>There’s nothing like being abroad on the 4th of July to remind you how strange patriotism can be. From here, the holiday looks less like a celebration and more like a performance. Love of country doesn’t mean ignoring the mess — it might mean finally acknowledging it.
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When life piles it on (and you can’t just blame the dog)
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>I recently had one of those days where nothing seemed to go smoothly – a string of mishaps that kept piling on. It stirred up the memory of a particularly hectic day that I wrote about back at the end of 2022 (funny how certain moments stay crystal clear over the years). As it came…
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What You Push Down, the Body Pushes Out
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>Unprocessed emotions often find expression in the body. Skin issues, inflammation, chronic tension – these symptoms may be signs of unresolved feelings stored deep within. The link between mental and physical health runs deeper than most of us were taught. And healing begins by listening.
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Gurdjieff: Your Misery Will Save You
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>George I. Gurdjieff was what you’d call a modern day mystic – an unconventional spiritual teacher who was committed to “waking up” as many people as possible. His mission was to guide people living in the U.S. and Europe to higher consciousness, believing that humans exist in a state of “waking sleep” – essentially held…
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This, that, and the other thing
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>It’s been a while since I connected on a more personal level. I usually have online community gatherings (like Elevation Ceremonies) to stay in touch. But since that hasn’t happened lately, I want to share a few things that have been going on.
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The Problem with Positive Thinking
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>Don’t worry. Be happy! Whether it’s a secular or spiritual environment, so much of what we’re taught about how to manage our thoughts boils down to one message: “Don’t think those bad thoughts! Think only good thoughts!” And it’s a prescription for mental disaster.
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Mother’s Day for the Rest of Us
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>It can feel isolating to carry old wounds into a day built on picture-perfect memories that were never yours. If Mother’s Day feels more complicated than comforting, you’re not alone.
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Cannabis helps reduce Alcohol intake
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>For decades, sobriety meant total abstinence. But what if cannabis, used with intention, could help some people reduce or even quit alcohol? After receiving harsh pushback for saying so, I’m sharing why I believe this conversation matters – because it’s grounded in both emerging research and real-life stories. Maybe it’s time we rethink what recovery…
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When we change – but the world doesn’t
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>Psychedelic breakthroughs can feel like hitting reset – but without a clear path forward, it’s easy to slip back into old patterns. I explore the challenge of integration, emotional healing, and how to build new mental scaffolding that supports lasting change in a world that wants the old you back.
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Character > Credentials – The Trait that Trumps Talent
by Becca Williams •
Continue Reading >>Whether you’re hiring for your business or welcoming someone into your personal life (like a housekeeper or caregiver) the stakes go far beyond what’s on a candidate’s résumé. Even if their experience looks like a perfect match on paper, you still can’t gauge someone’s character or integrity. After years of trial and error, I’ve learned…
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