Tag Archives: medicine ceremonies

Terence McKenna and the Origins of Consciousness

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Something gave primates a “jump start” toward human consciousness during ancient times.  Terence McKenna suggested the catalysts were most likely the plants our ancestors were eating.  In his book (1992) Food of the Gods:  The Search for the Original Tree … Continue reading →

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Love Heals All Wounds

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

As she was leaving the Santo Daime Ceremony, headed home to her children, the Head of the Church embraced me.  We had just had a Star Ceremony and Danced the Cruzerinho with Padrinho Alfredo leading the Work.  It was a … Continue reading →

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The Ancient Healer’s Stone “Medicine” Ball

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

In the twilight the basalt stone was the shape and color of a lime, dark green. I was talking on my cell phone to a medicine woman about her work with abused women, when I noticed the curious object on … Continue reading →

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Upgrades

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Computers get them over the air waves, delivered by the Internet.  “Upgrade Available” says the text, “click here to install”.  I usually choose the upgrade.  And a couple of years ago I noticed a new phenomenon in my life, people … Continue reading →

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Mom Gave Me Away, so I Found Ways to Ease the Pain

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

I could feel someone standing behind me.  I turned to see who it was.  There was no one there.  I was sitting on the outside of the group; we were meditating after drinking the medicine.  When the lights went up … Continue reading →

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Returning to Life through Santo Daime

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

My first experience of Finados or All Souls Day in the Santo Daime Tradition was yesterday. It started out in the normal pattern. We were dancing and singing in Portuguese led by our Brazilian brother and sister. The hymns were … Continue reading →

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Healing the Inner Child

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

During the past few months I have been observing a young man in ceremony.  At first he was avoiding me and this behavior was strikingly different from his usually friendly and warm connections to others.  After a trip to South … Continue reading →

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Dragons or Brazilian Faeries?

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

In the morning after eating peyote, chanting, and praying all night long, I watched a young man sitting directly across the fire from me connect eyes.  He seemed to be communicating with someone through me.  I felt someone, perhaps his … Continue reading →

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Inipi Wakan and the Stone People

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

After seven months of counseling with his Native American uncle White Eagle, the Blue Fox called. “Uncle I don’t know what happens when my wife and I visit you, but I get calm and enjoy my family. I think I … Continue reading →

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The Rattlesnake Man

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

We could have been twin brothers, both wearing crimson red coats, long white hair and glasses. I had heard of this man several months ago, from my grandson, who met him at the hot springs and wound up renting his … Continue reading →

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