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Self-realisation

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The higher goals of any spiritual or psychedelic path

I hiked to one of the highest places on Earth – 5,000 feet above sea level – while taking San Pedro for the very first time. Out-of-this-world doesn’t even begin to describe the experience.

Self-realisation

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The sun shines on the other side of the struggle

I hiked to one of the highest places on Earth – 5,000 feet above sea level – while taking San Pedro for the very first time. Out-of-this-world doesn’t even begin to describe the experience.

Self-realisation

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One message from ceremony that's never left me

My only ayahuasca trip was in 2016 and it's had a lasting impact on my life. The change came in the form of a motto that kept going round my head on repeat: “Ascend to your highest self.”

Self-realisation

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How my mindless, reckless indulgence served as a profound teacher

It was a whirlwind three days, filled with parties and reckless indulgence in substances – particularly speed which was readily available. As the three days came to an end, I found myself moving about like a zombie, drained and disoriented.

Addiction

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What I learned about alcohol and self-love

I didn't think I had a problem with alcohol. In fact, I thought was a better version of myself when I was drinking. Funnier, more connected, more interesting. It was a great way to de-stress and have a laugh. What was the problem? 

Addiction

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Ayahuasca saved me from a life of addiction

At the worst point of my addiction, I was using over two ounces of meth a month. It had gotten to the point where I thought to myself, I can either leave my addiction behind and live a life without meth – or I want to die. 

Anxiety

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Fear is just a feeling – don’t let it stop you.

I’m lying on my mat, in a dimly lit yurt, listening to the muffled sounds of those around me. It’s early in the trip, but everyone else seems to be deep into their psychedelic journeys while I’m still waiting for mine to begin. The longer it takes, the more anxious I’m feeling.

PTSD

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Our greatest battles in life will always be with ourselves.

At the age of 14 years old, I was raped in a park in north London. I had no way to process what had happened to me, so I stuffed it down and pretended it didn't. It wasn't until 25 years later, during my first ayahuasca ceremony, that I was able to finally confront my trauma.

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Richard Wagamese
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