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 did swim nude, sleep soundly through nonstop psytrance beats, and practice peeing gracefully (sort of) in a compost toilet.
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 convenience falls away.
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.
This is a little off-topic from my usual letters, but – not really – as you’ll see. I invite you to just keep reading. The week after the presidential election, Ron and I got a lot of comments (along with assorted emoticons!) in emails from friends. I guess you could say it was in a congratulatory vein.
I’m still sick as I write this – well maybe more high than sick since I took a WHOLE gummy to sleep. But now, I have a little energy and strength to focus and sit up. Until the sleep kicks-in. Anyway, I’m getting ahead of myself. Last week I hopped on a plane to Holland to attend a 3-day psychedelic science conference.
If you’re looking forward to the possibility of joining me for one of my retreats in the future, I want to take a couple of minutes to explain an important dimension of my gatherings.
Kindness is such a powerful medicine isn’t it? When someone extends a kindness to me or an act of generosity it’s natural to take that special energy and pay it forward. In other words, kindness can beget kindness. That’s why I believe (you too?) that when we choose positivity it’s an energy that enhances everyone’s … Read more
Regardless of whether you’re microdosing, planning to do a full macro dose of psychedelics, or simply taking good care of yourself, it’s helpful to have access to nutritional supplements that won’t break the bank. As a clinician I have a professional account for leading brand nutritional supplements (read: the good stuff) and I’m able to … Read more
Goodness! I’m honored that so many put themselves on the “interest list” for my Portugal Spring Retreat April 23-29. Thank you:) If you missed it, I only have 12 spots available for this “maiden voyage” so I’m sending out the details first to those who are expressing early interest.