Collective Wisdom Blogs
The Universe as Celestial Crucible: The Teleological Ascent to Divine Consciousness
Philosophical and Teleological Foundations The proposition that the infinite universe exists to guide sentient beings towards full divine consciousness engages deeply with teleological philosophy, which posits purpose or directedness in nature (Aristotle, Physics)....
The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis and Its Convergence with Entheogenic Practice: An Integrative Perspective
Introduction The connection between the microbiota, gut, and brain—termed the microbiota-gut-brain axis—has garnered substantial scientific and clinical interest in recent years due to its profound implications for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing (Cryan et...
Entheogenic Substances in Asclepieia Rituals Pt. 2
Prologue: Dreaming of Asclepius In the hallowed courts where shadows weave,Beneath the silent, watching eve,There stirs a breath of myth and bone,A truth by sleeping minds alone.I saw, within that velvet keep,Where Morpheus lulls the soul to sleep,A grove of...
Invitation To Sit with The Sacred Wood 27th February – 1st March 2026 I Spain
Dearest Brothers and Sisters We are excited to invite you to join us on this incredibly powerful journey: a three day initiation into the heart of the sacred Wood and the ancient wisdom of Bwiti; this time at a stunning location in Spain. Here, nature itself supports...
The Asclepieia: Sacred Dream Healing and its Legacy in Western Medicine Pt 1
The Dreamer in the Portico We arrived with bodies bent by ache, And left our doubt beside the lake. The archiereis (ἀρχιερεῖς) offered silence, cool and deep, Then laid us down to holy sleep. The serpent, wisdom’s gentle tongue, On staff of wood was loosely hung. It...
A Holistic Examination of the Therapeutic Boundary
A Holistic Examination of the Therapeutic Boundary The Vessel The space between us, thin as breath, A sacred map drawn firm and sure. Not walls of stone, but threads of life, To hold the dark, the light, the pure. The self dissolves, the soul takes flight,...
FEAT Love in Action Jan 6: Holistic Examination of the Therapeutic Boundary: Dr Andrew Maclean Pagon, , 10:30 am CTA –
The initial premise is correct: the boundary between holistic psychiatrist and patient is not merely a set of rules but a dynamic, living entity essential for the sanctity and efficacy of the entire therapeutic process. Its thinning is not a sign of professional failure per se, but an inherent risk of the work, demanding profound and constant ethical and moral engagement.
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01. Hexagram: The Creative
above CH’IEN THE CREATIVE, HEAVEN below CH’IEN THE CREATIVE, HEAVEN The first hexagram is made up of six unbroken lines. These unbroken lines stand for the primal power, which is light-giving, active, strong, and of the spirit. The hexagram is...
02. Hexagram: The Receptive
above K’UN THE RECEPTIVE, EARTH below K’UN THE RECEPTIVE, EARTH This hexagram is made up of broken lines only. The broken lines represents the dark, yielding, receptive primal power of yin. The attribute of the hexagram is devotion; its image is the...
03. Hexagram: Initial Difficulty
above K’AN THE ABYSMAL, WATER below CHêN THE AROUSING, THUNDER The name of the hexagram, Chun, really connotes a blade of grass pushing against an obstacle as it sprouts out of the earth–hence the meaning, “difficulty at the beginning.” The...
An Ode to the Candlemaker
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe (or simply Cara)
Christos means Sacred Oil
12 steps and spiritual awakening
I like this quote about the origin of 12 steps being through Carl Jung and his emphasis on spiritual awakening. That is our purpose here at Awake in our mission to end addiction. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ90G0jR-1f/?
Custom Lanyards Service in Ireland
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Addiction as a Shadow Initiation
Addiction does not need to be erased to find healing—it needs to be listened to. Underneath the compulsion is a call. A call to wholeness. A call to initiation. A call to remember what was always known in the body, even when the mind forgot. Addiction is the soul’s clumsy attempt at remembering itself. It is the sacred fire burning in the wrong temple.
Lighting the Right Fire in the Wrong Hearth: Addiction, Longing, and the Search for Belonging
Human beings have always gathered around fire. Long before words, the hearth was our centre — warmth against the cold, a circle of belonging, a thread tying us to ancestors and generations yet to come. Fire cooked our food, warded off predators, and cast light by...
Ditoxamin
Kratom and its byproducts such as “7-OH” have been getting much more popular in our society and can be easily procured at local gas stations and smoke shops. It can be very addictive for many people, especily its synthetic version such as “7-OH”. Ive seen it begin to...
FEATURED AUTHOR: JACK CROSS
The Polemics of Jack
by Jack Cross
