Integration is the Bridge Between Vision and Reality

Our Psychedelic Visions rarely survive first contact with reality.

Sometimes, in our journeys, we have grand visions and ideas, amazing plans for the future. However, more often than not, they melt away when the light hits them. Sometimes we expect the seas to part for us like we're Moses. Or that, like Kevin Costner, they will come if we build it. Rarely is this the case.

The world doesn't owe it to us to make our sacred mission easy. Some might even argue that the difficulty is what makes it meaningful.

Sometimes we're tempted to give up after our initial smackdown, "What was I thinking? I must have been high." And the dream goes back in the box, perhaps forever, perhaps until our next journey. Until the voices demand, "Why are you back here without doing the thing!"

Ramana Maharshi used to say, (paraphrased) "You must want it as bad as a drowning man wants air. Why should the way open if you aren't serious about it? Why should it open for a fool?"

The Grateful Dead said, "Without love in a dream, it will never come true."

Integration, like politics, is the art of the possible. How close can we come to this cosmic vision in our mundane world?

And, your integration coach might ask us, how do we need to grow in order to make this vision a reality? We see that the world owes us nothing and offers us stark, unforgiving feedback. Knowing this, who do we need to become in order to to pull off the impossible?

Is there fear, insecurity, entitlement, or laziness holding us back? Do our people skills need work? Do our organizational skills need work?

What in us has to change in order to navigate reality more skillfully?

Be honest. Be unflinching. Give up defensiveness and cognitive dissonance. Get humble.

Do the things that will help you do THE THING.

Do your best, and respond effectively.

The Integration Coach exists to support this process. These are the kinds of conversations that I have with my clients.

These are the kinds of conversations that I train my coaching students to have with their clients.

If you are thinking about becoming a psychedelic integration coach, now is the time.

The program starts in about two weeks.

If you are interested in joining, I suggest that you watch this video, then fill out this form to have a conversation with me about it.

​Link to the info session video​

​Interest Form​

​Landing Page with a bunch of info​

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I Got It, I Lost It

On the topic of integration, If you've ever struggled with touching ultimate reality and then coming down to your same old ordinary existence, you might want to listen to this talk by Adyashanti. We've been discussing this in the golden road.

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New Release from Jon Hopkins

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Sol Rising

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The Tam Integration Coaching Training Program

Coaching 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.

• Create a coaching practice that can be sustainable
• Gain powerful skills in mindfulness and somatics
• Work with material that arises in psychedelic space
• Create confidence through artful preparation

Training Modules include:

• Client Discovery, Intake, and Onboarding
• Coaching and Space Holding Methodology
• Mindful & Somatic Psychedelic Preparation
• Understanding and Overcoming Patterns
• Ceremony and Space Holding
• Integration and Lasting Transformation

Learn More Here: https://tamintegration.com/psychedelic-coach-training/​

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In Person Meet ups

Berkshire Psychedelic Monthly Meetup. Saturday, February 21st, 2-4pm

Our theme for January is utilizing and trusting intuition in psilocybin use. Michou Olivera will lead a short talk and lively discussion about this topic. 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:

​https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkshire-psychedelic-monthly-meetup-tickets-1981026513630?aff=oddtdtcreator​

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Philadelphia Yoga and Wellness Conference

February 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/​

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The Golden Road

The 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!​

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Disclaimer

Nothing 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.

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