Unlocking Your True Purpose Through Ayahuasca: A Personal Journey
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Chapter 1: The Call of Ayahuasca
It is often said that when you are truly ready for ayahuasca, it will come to you, rather than the other way around. This was precisely my experience.
Having spent considerable time in Colombia over the past five years, I was familiar with the stories surrounding ayahuasca. Despite my openness to various experiences, the idea of ayahuasca felt overwhelming. For those unfamiliar, ayahuasca is a potent plant from the Amazon known for its hallucinogenic effects, primarily due to its DMT content. While I was intrigued by the revelations it promised, the associated purging—vomiting and otherwise—left me hesitant.
However, everything shifted dramatically this past year as I underwent a profound spiritual awakening. Over just a few months, my life transformed entirely. I distanced myself from drinking and partying, adopted meditation into my daily routine, began eating vegetarian meals, and focused on healing through practices like reiki and sound therapy. For a deeper dive into my journey, check out this article.
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Shortly thereafter, I returned to Colombia with the intention of launching a travel business, convinced I was on the right path to fulfilling my true purpose. I quickly found myself in a state of flow, where my desires seemed to manifest almost instantaneously.
When my best friend planned to visit, she expressed a desire to try ayahuasca. While I was unsure about where to find it or its cost—considering it wasn't commonly available in Medellin—I agreed to look into it. Yet, I hesitated to approach strangers about such matters, prioritizing my business endeavors. Unexpectedly, fate intervened.
How Ayahuasca Found Me
While waiting for a taxi to my new Airbnb, I caught the eye of the driver. To my surprise, he remarked in Spanish about the radiant light within me. When I humbly suggested that everyone possesses this light, he excitedly insisted that his was also shining brightly. He revealed he had just attended a full moon ceremony where he consumed a substance called yagé, which I soon learned was akin to ayahuasca.
He offered to connect me with a shaman, and although I took his contact, I didn't intend to follow through. However, destiny had other plans. A month later, a friend visited and, feeling a deep spiritual bond, expressed interest in trying ayahuasca. This time, I felt more secure in our decision to go together, even if we were placing our trust in the universe.
My Ayahuasca Experience
I could elaborate endlessly on my ayahuasca journey, but I will summarize it. In essence, I confronted the truth of my existence, unearthing deep-seated traumas that had lingered in my subconscious. I experienced a cathartic purge, connecting with my ancestors who encouraged me to seek their support.
Visions of past lives emerged, including scenes from ancient Egypt, serene lakes in New England, and conflicts in Germany. I felt immense gratitude for this lifetime and recognized that the challenges I faced were trivial compared to my soul's past trials. This awareness empowered me to navigate present difficulties with newfound strength.
Ultimately, I glimpsed my future—a vision of my desires materializing before me. I identified necessary changes I needed to make and the people I should distance myself from. Though I was assured patience was essential, I was encouraged to trust that the universe would guide me when I was ready.
While my experience was relatively serene, I attribute this calm to the extensive healing I had already undertaken in the past year. My friend, however, faced a more tumultuous journey, grappling with his past through intense purging and emotional release.
The Aftermath
Following our ayahuasca experience, we entered a challenging period of introspection, essential for assimilating our newfound insights. Confronting the lessons we had learned and adjusting our lives accordingly felt heavy yet necessary. Eventually, we embraced our transformed paths.
Change is inherently difficult, especially when it involves confronting suppressed trauma. Yet, ayahuasca facilitated this crucial process, enabling us to visualize our futures and accelerate our journey toward them. As a result, my inner world experienced a significant shift, which eventually reflected externally.
During my time in Medellin, I introduced four other friends and clients to the shaman, all of whom reported profound transformations in their self-perception. We now refer to our lives as "before ayahuasca" and "after ayahuasca," having discovered our higher selves and motivated to align our lives with our true identities.
Are you prepared for this life-altering experience? I don’t recommend it for everyone, but if you feel a calling, consider the article below and ensure you affirmatively answer all five questions!
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The first video offers a personal narrative on how ayahuasca revealed life purpose, providing insights into the transformative power of this plant medicine.
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Since penning this piece, my life has undergone remarkable changes. Three years post-awakening, I now operate my own spiritual retreat company, hosting international plant medicine retreats aimed at fostering awakening and ascension. We also organize local ceremonies in Florida and monthly community events featuring Reiki and Sound Healing.
Sending abundant light and love on your journey!