Comments on: San Pedro, Ayahuasca, and Plant Medicine in Peru

By: Harmel

Harmel — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:03:58 +0000

Dear Nora,

Thank you for sharing your experience with Ayahuasca and other plant medicines in Peru. Your writing is thoughtful and well-articulated, providing a glimpse into a world that may be unfamiliar to many.

It’s fascinating to hear about the transformative effects of these plant medicines and the insights they offer into one’s personal journey. It’s also encouraging to hear about the supportive and respectful community that surrounds these ceremonies.

However, it’s important to note that Ayahuasca and other plant medicines can have powerful effects on the mind and body, and should be approached with caution and respect. It’s crucial to do thorough research and find a reputable shaman or center before embarking on such a journey.

Thank you again for sharing your experience and shedding light on the benefits and challenges of working with plant medicines.

By: Nora

Nora — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 21:12:05 +0000

In reply to Chris.

Hi Chris,
Great question. I don’t remember exactly what I was referring to, but it wasn’t so much about the medicine itself as it was about the medicinal experience – the whole package, as it were.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:03:50 +0000

I love the blog. Thank you for sharing. One question. You never explained why your old friend and teacher’s medicine was different. You began saying it was special but I’m not sure why? Did he brew it longer to make it stronger or something?

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:26:00 +0000

In reply to Jonathan de Potter. Thank you, Jonathan! My teacher used to say "forgiveness is the mother of all medicines. Forgiveness, of others as well as ourselves." Plant medicine helps with this process.

By: Jonathan de Potter

Jonathan de Potter — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:16:45 +0000

Nora, thanks for sharing your personal story so boldly. A very well written article to give the readers a fair idea about how to come prepared for the ceremony. You have given a clear cut distinction about both ayahuasca and san pedro. One must give due respect to these sacred plant medicines to get maximum benefits. Everyone has their own learnings from the experience but in general, healing and self-connection is the ultimate result for everyone.

By: Nora

Nora — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 01:28:26 +0000

In reply to Christine Breese.

Hi Christine,
So true! It’s why I like to take breaks from working with the medicine, in order to see where I’m at and put some lessons into practice! Hard as it may be, it’s the true rite of passage.

By: Christine Breese

Christine Breese — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 21:38:28 +0000

Thank you for your most insightful musings and explanations of the medicines, you really make it accessible for people to understand with the way you explain it and speak about it. I agree that the real ceremony begins when the ceremony ends because it’s one thing to get the insights in life that the medicines show us, but a whole other thing to apply the things we learn in those ceremonies, as I’ve learned recently. It’s so important we put into action what we learn with the medicines. They show us much, but then the real work begins when we have to put it into action, which is so much harder to do than just getting the insights. The discipline that comes after the ceremony is the real teaching.

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:26:10 +0000

In reply to Lawrence.

Lawrence,
Ah yes, that feeling of disappointment on “landing”. The trick is to integrate the lessons you learned and felt in that magical place, into your daily life and way of being. They say the real ceremony begins when the ceremony ends….that’s when the real life-changing work can begin. (And it ain’t easy, let me tell you!) 🙂

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:20:01 +0000

I did try Salvia x40 once……had done the lesser strengths first to get a sense of what would happen, but the x 40 was totally different well for me anyways. After three large inhalations i waited for the sensation to take effect slowly from the back of my head moving forwards followed by the visuals geometric shapes bright colours, but then this journey differed from previous ones. I was in another reality, one were i could see white balls of light hundreds of them, i could interact with them speak with them. I remember the feeling of incredible overwhelming love coming from them, they were balls of light but I knew they were people, i remember feeling so welcome, so loved. It lasted apparently according to my friends who said i was just laughing chukling to myself throughout about 20 mins. I was so distraught and felt so dissapointed when i remember seen my friends living room carpet again asi knew then the experience had finished.

By: Nora Dunn

Nora Dunn — Fri, 22 May 2015 15:15:22 +0000

In reply to Ann.

Hi Ann,
Regardless of whether you experience san pedro once or many times, I believe it’s a tool of self-discovery, for sure.
But I would also suggest that for many people, more than one ceremony can be very beneficial, as it allows you to deeper explore the process of healing and inner exploration. For some people, it takes many ceremonies to let go enough to do the serious and deep work that is possible.
Hope this answers your question!