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I Wish You a Happy Hibernation - Red Things on Tuesday
I Wish You a Happy HibernationIt's bear time here in New England. It's hibernation time. Hibernation makes sense to me. Staying in bed all winter, getting cozy, reading together, maybe a little sledding, these are a few of my favorite things. Or, as the snow-bound Shirley Nash famously advised, "Eat bread and desserts and get all fat and sassy." Winter is a great time for slowness and stillness. I don't know anything about snakes and horses. I like the Chinese New Year, It was always fun to see the displays in the airports. For some reason when we were young, we found ourselves travelling a lot in February. But I can't pretend to know why the year of the horse means anything different from the year of the snake. But the season of the bear, well that's good stuff. Especially in the face of our hustle culture's insistence on new year's resolutions, grinding in to the new year. Especially when we see the people we know who haven't changed one bit since high school post, "New Year, New Me." We'll see! Perhaps you can celebrate the new year with me by doing a whole lot of nothing. (except maybe coaching training, of course) Perhaps I can give you permission to really, really take it easy. I'm reminded of a quote from A Course in Miracles that a friend of mine use to share like a personal mantra, "You need do nothing." How wild is it that we think we need to do so much to be ok. To be loveable. When it's entirely possible we need do nothing. Perhaps our resolution can be to remember that we are all we need, and we need do nothing. The Tam Integration Coaching Training ProgramCoaching Training starts February 3rd and runs through the end of June. You'll learn how to work with polarities, paradoxes, and mysteries. You'll sit in the silence and the weirdness until it feels like home. You'll delve into your mind, and the minds of your classmates, and come out kinder and wiser for it. The program offers a wide range of tools & coaching models that give you the framework you need to make use of your gifts.
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Save if you register before Next Monday (some very short extentions might be available) https://tamintegration.com/psychedelic-coach-training/ In Person Meet upsBerkshire Psychedelic Monthly Meetup. Saturday, January 10th, 2-4pmOur theme for January is Psychedelic Renewal. I (Daniel) will lead a short talk and experiential practice around integrating 2025 and preparing for 2026 with grace and intention, openness and hope. Then we will have plenty of time to share, commune, and network. Hosted by Daniel Shankin, Cassandra Purdy, and Michou Olivera This event will be held at Sweetgrass Botanicals at 635 Laurel Street in Lee, MA 01238 This event is by donation, everyone is welcome. Please pre-register here: The February meetup will be February 21st, 2-4pm and will offer a talk by Michou Olivera. I'll be in Philly that weekend Second, Join me for the first annual: Philadelphia Yoga and Wellness ConferenceFebruary 21st at the Ritz Carlton on Broad Street. A full day of yoga and wellness with a bunch of my old friends from my hometown. I'll be offering a Meditation for the Journey workshop, focusing on embodiment of intention. I'll also be moderating a panel discussion called "How Wisdom Moves: Lineage and the Student-Teacher Relationship.” Featuring Mahan Rishi, Elane Yuen and Pankaj Sharma. I'm looking forward to having some time to practice with long-time colleagues and associates, and hopefully, you! Register here! https://www.philadelphiayogaconference.com/ Season of the Witch The Golden RoadThe Golden Road has evolved into a wonderful group of practitioners. The wonderful people who show up share not only their journeys, but the journeys of those they steward. It's become a place of learning, support, accountability, and peer review. Folks are learning some things from me, but they are also learning from each other. We all face unique challenges as we work in this space, and it's great to have a place where we can bring them for non-judgmental feedback and reflection. You're invited. Click here to join! The sensitive stuff isn't recorded; that's just for those of us in the room, but there are many teachings that are. There is a growing collection of masterclasses designed for coaches, guides, and therapists. Here are some of the upcoming live masterclasses: The Wisdom of the Chakras as a Clearing Tool with Carla Detchon As a Life Coach for over 20 years, Carla helps clients integrate transformational time periods in their lives such as psychedelic experiences, mid-life crises, divorce or career transitions, using energy tools, guided meditations and integration practices. DisclaimerNothing in this email should be considered medical or legal advice. We're not suggesting that you break any laws or do anything dangerous. This email is offered as education and entertainment in the spirit of harm reduction. Consult medical and legal professionals if you have questions. Sometimes, there are affiliate links in this email. It helps support this project. Thank you! |
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Dust off your integration one more time, make it shine The boy jumped in bed at 630 this morning. He curled up under the covers and didn’t say anything. I rubbed his back for a moment and then sat up, taking the opportunity to meditate. I like when we get a chance to sit quietly together, it doesn’t happen much. He’s energetic. The nervous system experts love to talk about co-regulation. About how vibing together is a great practice. That’s how the morning started, just vibing and breathing....
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When In Doubt, See if There's Something You Can Relax - Red Things on Tuesday This is one of the best pieces of advice I've gotten from a psychedelic guide, "When in doubt, relax." When I'm upset, something is tight. When I'm in conflict with someone, or myself, something is tight. When I'm ruminating, perseverating, or looping uncreatively, something is tight. There is a tension in my body that I can literally use as a barometer to determine if my thoughts are helpful. If it's tight,...