Welcome to this Week's Edition of Red Things on Tuesday.

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What's going on? What should I do? Integrating the two confusions.

In my class "Meditation for the Journey," we dip our toes into the water of Buddhist Psychology and explore how we're tormented both inside our psychedelic experiences and out, by the three poisons:

• Greed, attachment, clinging, lust (Raga)
• Aversion, hatred, avoidance, ill-will, revulsion (Dvesha)
• Confusion, ignorance, misunderstanding, delusion (Moha)

When discussing confusion, we talk about two flavors. First, there is misunderstanding about what we're perceiving. And second, there is a misunderstanding about what we are, or should be, doing.

Both of these have their root in the same part of the mind, the intellect, or manas, in Sanskrit. The manas is the part that is clouded by delusion.

The manas is responsible for managing the information that comes in through the sense organs (jnanendriyas) and also for controlling the behavior of the organs of action (karmendriyas) - mouth, hands, feet, eliminative, and reproductive.

When we're having trouble making meaning of what is coming in through the senses, the question arises, "What's going on?"

When we're having trouble deciding what action to take, the question arises, "What should I do?"

These questions can't always be answered. If we don't know what's going on, we're never going to figure it out from a place of confusion.

If we don't know what to do, we're never going to figure it out from a place of confusion.

We're focused on symptoms, not the root cause.

Meditation helps us get to the root. We can let go and release the grasping to find answers that don't exist. This gets us so much closer to where we want to be. We can cease that spiraling we're so attached to.

"I don't know what's going on, and that's ok."

"I don't know what to do, and that's ok."

"I can relax into not knowing."

What's possible from this place?

Why not find out this February! Join us for Meditation for the Journey. This is just a small sample of what we cover in our class, and there are six weeks of material that will make us more about to show up for ourselves and others.

This class is deisgned to make you more present, so you know what's yours, and what's not. It's designed to make you more capable of offering spiritual care to your clients, before during and after.

It offers a variety of mindfulness and somatic-based practices for consciousness expansion, MFTJ is excellent for both professional and personal explorers.

It's only $450 through cyber monday, and then the price raises to $600, which is still a bargain, if you ask me.

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Coaching Training Starts in February

We've got a condensed, focused version of our psychedelic integration coaching training starting in February, and there are still spots.

It's six months long and about half the price, and it still covers all the skills and tools you'll need for the Tam Arc of Engagement. You'll know how to take someone safely and effectively through preparation, ceremony, and integration.

​All of the info you need is on this page and I'll post more in upcoming emails.

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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!​

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 wildly therapeutic potential of Salvia Divinorum with Christopher Solomon
November 24th, Noon to 1:30pm Eastern Time

Join Somatic Salvia Guide, Christopher Solomon, for an informative and in-depth lecture about the powerful and often misunderstood plant medicine, Salvia Divinorum. Learn how he uses Salvia with his somatic therapy clients, how you can use Salvia as a pragmatic tool for healing, meditation, and exploring the deep realms of your psyche. This lecture will give you an understanding of how to work with low doses of the plant for therapeutic purposes.

Some topics covered will be:

• The historical and present-day uses of Salvia.
• Differences between smoking, chewing fresh or dried leaves, using tincture, or making a tea.
• Exploring the range of experiences you can have with Salvia, and tips for making sense of them.
• The difference between a macro or microdose of Salvia
• What Salvia Gravity is and how to use it as a grounding, stabilizing, cleansing, and nurturing support.
• How to mindfully explore tiny doses of Salvia
• How low doses of Salvia are excellent for meditation and somatic explorations.

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Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness and the Future of Psychedelic Integration with Fleet Maul
December 1st, 2:00 to 3:30pm Eastern

In this conversation, Dr. Fleet Maull explores the intersection of Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness™ (NSM)—a cutting-edge, trauma-informed meditation methodology—and the evolving field of psychedelic-assisted healing. Drawing from decades of experience in mindfulness, neuroscience, and somatic psychology, Dr. Maull shares how NSM provides a powerful framework for nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and embodied awareness—key elements for integrating profound psychedelic experiences into lasting transformation. The discussion highlights how cultivating mindful embodiment before, during, and after psychedelic journeys can deepen insight, promote neuroplastic healing, and support the emergence of awakened leadership and authentic self-realization in everyday life.

And more are being added all the time. at just $50/month, it's a hell of a deal ->https://tam.zone​

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Some of my favorite music about not knowing what's going on, or what to do.

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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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