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Psychdelic Camp Shirts and Being a Good Ambassador- Red Things on Tuesday
Psychedelic Camp Shirts12-step programs have this interesting concept called “attraction rather than promotion." The idea is that they don’t try to proselytize or sell people on the idea of sobriety. That generally just turns people off. It’s better to just walk around and be a better version of yourself than you were when you were drunk all the time. People notice that, and if they want help, they come to you. It also seems like a pretty good way of going about things for those among us who are psychedelically enthusiastic. Every once in a while, somebody will ask me, aggressively, "Why should I do psychedelics?" "I don’t know, man, maybe you shouldn’t. It’s not for me to decide. I'm not here to sell you anything, and I don't even know you." This is how I respond, even though in the back of my head, I might be thinking, "bro, the answer is obvious." I'm reminded of the camp shirt. I don’t know if any of you ever went to summer camp, or if that summer camp ever took you on a field trip. But if you did, and they did, it’s very likely they made you wear a shirt with the camp colors and the camp logo so you’d be easy to find, and they would tell you to be on your best behavior because you are representing the camp. This would remain in the back of your head throughout the excursion, and even if it didn't deter you out of camp pride, you knew that it was certainly harder to get away with mischief in a uniform. This doesn’t change when we grow up, and sometimes the jokes just write themselves. A person in a Buddha T-shirt having a meltdown at the grocery store because they’re sold out of their yogurt brand. And I have to think about it too, I’m not immune to reactivity. I have to remind myself to play nice when I’m wearing a hat that says "love, service, devotion" or "five dried gram in silent darkness" on it. We’re going to be representing Psychedelic culture more and more. We might be somebody’s first real-life introduction to a psychonaut. We might be the deciding factor in whether somebody chooses to work on transforming their lives using sacred medicines. Can we make it look good? Training Info SessionIf you’ve been feeling the pull to support others in psychedelic work, but want to do it in a way that’s grounded, thoughtful, and actually responsible, this is a good place to start. I’m hosting a live info session for the Psychedelic Integration Coach Training. I’ll discuss how we approach integration as a real discipline rooted in mindfulness, somatics, and spiritual practice, not just intuition or good intentions. We’ll talk about what makes someone effective in this role, how the training is structured, who it’s for, and what people actually do with it in their lives and work. There will be time for questions. It’s not a pitch-heavy call. Just a chance to get a clear feel for the training and see if it’s aligned for you. If this is something you’ve been circling, it's worth a conversation. Friday, April 17th at 3pm Eastern time: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mt-tam-psychedelic-integration-coaching-training-info-call-tickets-1986355021340?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true Some of what i'm listening to The Golden Road - Mentorship, Peer Support, Supervision, and Skill Building for Serious Psychonauts and Healing ProfessionalsThe Golden Road has evolved into a wonderful group of practitioners. We meet every Thursday at noon eastern, and there are monthly masterclasses as well. There is also a large archive (over 200 hours) of psychedelic education and past talks. 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 Golden Road Masterclass - Tuesday, April 28th at 4pm Eastern TimeMeeting the Medicine: Holding Integrity with Psychedelics w/ Jennifer AllenWestern culture’s version of integrity is set, setting and integration. These are a translation of the reverence many indigenous people have held for millennia with plant medicines. In our two-hour class, we will explore the growth spiral relationship between set and integration, how both ask us to create bridge practices to and from non-ordinary states of consciousness and how we can align with the nature of these medicines to reveal truths vs escape them. We will engage energy practices and bridge practices. Please have a few sheets of paper and basic colored art media (ie. pencils or markers). About Jennifer: After a full career as a trauma informed psychotherapist and art therapist, Jennifer shifted to psychedelic integration and ketamine assisted psychotherapy. She found this to be the perfect weaving of her clinical background, creativity and spiritual path as a student of shamanism and earth-based traditions. Register here - free for golden road members, $30 for the general public - forever access to the recording The Tam Integration Coaching Training Program - Fall CohortThis cohort is full, and we're now interviewing for the fall session. If you're interested, fill out this form, and we'll reach out soon: https://forms.gle/oB9Xk6RrkDE6xtsV9 Learn More Here: https://tamintegration.com/psychedelic-coach-training/ Info Session, Friday, April 17th at 3pm Eastern time: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mt-tam-psychedelic-integration-coaching-training-info-call-tickets-1986355021340?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true 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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