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A note from me When you work with your hands in the soil, you connect to the energy of the land. I learned this when I built a food forest

In my early 20s, my best friend was 65. His name was Dan. Dan taught me about his life and his mistakes. I wanted friends who were older than me.

Picture the front doors on your street. The one to your left. The one to your right. The one across from you. Can you name the people behind them? If

A client who came to the jungle first shared this message with me. Last week I heard it again. I was on a Zoom call with a woman who runs

We’ve been taught to move. To push. To power through. Especially this time of year. Finish strong. Hustle harder. Don’t slow down now. But what if that’s not what your

When I was younger, I needed to know the reason. Something hard would happen, and I couldn’t just let it sit there unexplained. I had to find the lesson, name

Long before I ever sat in ceremony, I was a cave diving instructor, and a trimix instructor, teaching and guiding people to explore 2KM in the back of cave systems

I’ve led thousands of ceremonies at this point. Different faces. Different stories. Different reasons people walk through the door. But one pattern shows up more than almost any other, and

My wife sat me down a few weeks ago and told me she needed some boundaries around a few things in our house. My first reaction wasn’t calm. It wasn’t

Think of the last time you felt a hot flash of envy. Someone else’s relationship. Someone else’s body. Someone else’s freedom, their income, their calm. What did you do with

A few years back, I sat with a truth I’d been avoiding for most of my life. I was still angry at my mother. Not loudly. Not in a way

The Thing Nobody Wants to Admit We are honored you are here for this one. Because this is the conversation that healing communities most need to have and most consistently

The Grief That Comes With Closed Doors We are honored you are here for this one. Because this is a conversation about something that does not get enough honest attention

The Label That Stuck We are honored you are here for this one. Because this one is personal for a lot of people in this community. And it has been

The Identity You Did Not Choose We are honored you are here for this one. Because this particular pattern is one of the most praised and least examined ones in

The Confusion That Is Costing You We are honored you are here for this one. Because this distinction is one that almost nobody makes clearly. And the cost of not

The Choice You Do Not Know You Are Making We are honored you are here for this one. Because this pattern is one of the most invisible ones you will

The Weight You Were Never Supposed to Carry We are honored you are here for this one. Because this is the conversation that sits underneath almost every other conversation about

The Story You Keep Telling Yourself We are honored you are here for this one. Because this one is going to reframe something you have probably been getting wrong for

The Wait That Is Costing You Everything We are honored you are here for this one. Because this is one of the most honest conversations we can have about what

The Lie That Runs in the Background We are honored you are here for this one. Because this particular lie is one of the quietest and most destructive ones you

The Lie You Were Taught About Intelligence We are honored you are here for this one. Because this week we are going after something that most people carry as an

What You Were Taught About Anger We are honored you are here for this one. Because this is a topic that gets avoided in healing communities more than almost any

The Deaths Nobody Talks About We are honored you are here for this one. Because this kind of grief is the quietest kind, and the least socially acceptable. When someone

The Distinction Nobody Teaches You We are honored you are here for this one. Because this distinction, the one between solitude and loneliness, is one of the most important you

Planet & Plant Note May 11, 2026: The Sun is still moving through Taurus, steady and grounded, asking you to feel what is real rather than what looks right from

Planet & Plant Note May 4, 2026: We are in Taurus season with a New Moon that landed on May 1st, one of the most grounded and values-driven lunations of

Planet & Plant Note April 27, 2026: We are now firmly in Taurus season, with the Sun moving through the sign until May 20. But this week carries something additional

Planet & Plant Note April 20, 2026: Today the Sun moves into Taurus, and the shift is immediate. We have spent the last month inside one of the most concentrated

Planet & Plant Note April 13, 2026: Yesterday, Venus stationed direct after six weeks of retrograde. This is significant timing and it would be a mistake to move past it

Planet & Plant Note April 6, 2026: The Sun and Saturn are both moving through Aries right now, and that combination deserves your attention. The Sun in Aries brings fire,

Planet & Plant Note March 30, 2026: The Sun has been in Aries for ten days now. Mercury is also moving through Aries, freshly direct after its retrograde through Pisces.

Planet & Plant Note March 23, 2026: Three days ago, the Sun crossed into Aries and the Spring Equinox arrived. The astrological new year is here. Mercury also stationed direct

Planet & Plant Note March 16, 2026: We are four days away from the Spring Equinox and the Sun’s move into Aries on March 20th. But right now, we are

Planet & Plant Note Early March 2026: Pisces season ends as the Sun enters Aries on March 20, bringing the Spring Equinox and the astrological new year. This is the

Planet & Plant Note Late February 2026: We’re deep in Pisces season now — the sign that asks you to surrender, to dissolve, to stop trying to control everything. Venus

Planet & Plant Note Late February 2026: The Sun enters Pisces on February 18, shifting us from Aquarius’s mental clarity into Pisces’s emotional depths. This is the most feeling sign

Planet & Plant Note Mid-February 2026: We’ve entered Aquarius season fully now, with the Sun moving toward Pisces on February 18. Venus enters Aries on February 4, bringing fire to

Planet & Plant Note Early February 2026: Mercury stationed direct on February 3rd, finally releasing the communication blocks and mental fog of the past few weeks. But here’s what most

Planet & Plant Note Late January 2026: Mercury retrograde continues through Aquarius, slowing down communication, technology, and forward momentum. If you’ve been feeling the urge to pause, to question, to

Planet & Plant Note Late January 2026: The Sun moves through Aquarius while Mercury stations retrograde on January 26. We’re in the space between vision and execution — where the

What if rest was the medicine, not the obstacle? Planet & Plant Note Mid-January 2026: The Sun enters Aquarius on January 19, while Mars continues its retrograde through Cancer. We’re

Start the year right by doing what actually creates change Planet & Plant Note As we enter January 2026, the Sun moves through Capricorn (until Jan 19), with Mars retrograde

Hi ! It’s Monday. The holidays are here. And so is the pressure to show up a certain way. You know what I mean — smiling at awkward family dinners,
Hi! It’s Monday, and today I want to talk about something most people avoid. Death. Not because it’s dark or morbid, but because it’s real — and it’s been on
Hi! Welcome to a brand new week and a new opportunity to better understand yourself and how you show up in the world. There are four core energies within you
Hi ! Happy Monday! Today, I want to talk about a concept that can completely shift how you see yourself and the people you spend time with—the 5 Chimpanzee Theory.
Hi ! Happy Monday! Today, I want to share something simple but powerful—being present. You’ve probably noticed that when your mind is racing between past regrets and future worries, happiness
Hi ! Happy Monday! Today, I want to talk about something timeless and universal—prayer. When most people hear the word prayer, they think of religion. But prayer doesn’t have to
Hi ! Happy Monday! Today, I want to share something that has been cherished for centuries but is only now being rediscovered by many—the power of cacao. Most of us
Here’s a truth many people don’t like to admit—happiness takes work. We often imagine that happiness will arrive once we achieve a milestone: the right job, the right relationship, the

Ever wonder why sometimes the pain you feel doesn’t match what’s happening in your body? Like when an old injury aches before it rains… or your back tenses up during

When was the last time you checked in with you? Not your to-do list. Not your goals. You. Your energy. Your mental state. Your emotional well-being. Because emotional burnout doesn’t

Let’s get real for a second. Do you ever catch yourself thinking: “I’m not good enough.” “I should’ve done more.” “What if I mess this up?” That voice? That’s your

Let’s talk about why we love working with heart-opening medicines— Even when they bring tears. Even when they stir old memory. Even when they reveal what you thought was buried.

Let’s talk about something you were never taught to trust— your tears. You were told to hold them in. To “be strong.” To compose yourself before anyone could see. To

Let’s talk about a pace most of us forgot— the pace of presence. We were taught to rush. To fill the calendar. To say yes before we even feel the

There’s a quote we come back to often: “People were created to be loved. Things were created to be used. The world is in chaos because things are being loved

Let’s talk about a kind of medicine that doesn’t come in a bottle or a brew. It doesn’t require a mat or a maloka. It’s the kind of medicine you

Here’s what nobody tells you about ceremony, healing, or growth: Sometimes the moment you feel most lost…Is the exact moment your brain thinks it’s keeping you safe. So if you’ve

While I was at the Psychedelic Science Conference, and every day here has been a deep dive into things I thought I already knew—until I heard them in a new

This week’s Mind Shift Monday comes to you straight from the frontlines of a movement that’s gaining momentum—and for good reason. I’m currently at the Psychedelic Science Conference, surrounded by

Let’s talk about something most people don’t understand about healing: The real shift doesn’t usually happen in the ceremony. It doesn’t happen in the journal. It doesn’t even happen during

It’s Monday, and I want to challenge you with something most people avoid at all costs: Doing nothing. Not scrolling. Not checking. Not fixing. Not thinking five steps ahead. Just…

This week’s Mind Shift Monday comes from a real experience I just had. I had the honor of serving medicine at a powerful ceremony. The energy was deep, sacred, and

There are days when your energy vanishes. You don’t want to get up. You don’t want to do. You don’t want to care. You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re

Let’s cut to it—how often do you shrink yourself to make others comfortable? How often do you silence your truth just to keep the peace? Here’s the real question: What

It’s Mind Shift Monday, and this one’s all about fear. Not avoiding it. Not fighting it. But understanding it—and realizing why it doesn’t get the final say in your life.

Happy Monday! Another week, another chance to level up. But let’s be real—how often do you start the week on autopilot? Same routine, same goals, same frustrations. I know because

Happy Monday! Let’s talk about something that determines your success, happiness, and growth more than you might realize—the people you surround yourself with. You’ve probably heard the saying: You are

Happy Mind Shift Monday! Today, I want to talk about something that’s shaping your life more than you realize—your inner narrative. We all have a story we tell ourselves. Some

Happy Monday! This week, I want to talk about something we all face but often try to avoid—uncertainty. Have you ever found yourself anxiously waiting for an answer, a sign,

Happy Mind Shift Monday! Right now, we’re experiencing a powerful astrological shift that may be stirring up emotions and revealing misalignments in our relationships. With planetary transits emphasizing self-awareness and

Happy Monday! Let’s talk about something that’s been gaining attention for its potential in healing, self-discovery, and emotional well-being—psychedelics. If you’ve personally experienced the benefits of psychedelics, you may find

Astrological shifts are real. You may feel the emotional waves, the energy dips, and the cosmic shake-ups. Mercury retrograde might scramble your plans, eclipses could stir your emotions, and planetary

It’s the last Monday of 2024, and so, my last Mind Shift Monday of the year. It’s been an incredible year, and upon reflection, I can honestly say that spending

Welcome to the start of a new week. I don’t know if it’s the holiday magic in the air, or maybe I’m just feeling extra inspired, but this week feels

It’s Monday—the gateway to a brand new week. As you continue to better yourself so you can live your most amazing life, you’ll have some exciting doors open for you,

Happy Monday! Today, I want to give you a makeover. Cue the ‘90s montage music. No, not that kind of makeover. This one is deeper. I’m talking about the kind

Happy Monday! And congrats on making it through another Black Friday! Every year the world goes a little nuts for a week. Our inboxes get pummeled with offers and we

Another Monday, another opportunity for us to pull up our socks and deep-dive into a topic that can shift your entire mindset. It’s Mind Shift Monday- coming at you hot!

Here I am again, back in your Monday morning inbox to give you the mental one-two punch that’s going to get you through the week. Are you into boxing? Even

Don’t you just love a fresh Monday? Or maybe it’s just me. If it’s not your favorite day of the week, let me soften the blow by opening up today’s

It’s a brand-spanking new Monday, which means it’s time for another mental tune-up that will fast-track you to the awesome life you deserve. Today’s mind shift is all about exploring

That’s right, I want you to just give it up. But before you go crawling back into bed because “Omar said I should give up”, I want you to understand

I hope you had a great weekend and are ready to jump into another Mind Shift Monday! I want to start off this week by talking about some common lies

Grab your morning coffee and settle in for another Mind Shift Monday. Today, we’re going to talk about a topic that you might find a little uncomfortable… money. If you’re

Welcome back to Monday, the best day ever! It’s way better than “wish-this-week-was-over-already” Wednesday. But who am I to compare? One person’s Monday is another person’s Friday. It’s funny how

It’s me again, back in your Monday inbox with some real talk and weekly motivation. Today I’m coming at you straight. You know I don’t tippy-toe around an issue. And

Here we are again. Another amazing Monday and another chance to make big things happen! Last week, we learned about the importance of doing nothing. How’d that go for you?

Oh good, you opened it. Phew. Lol And I’m glad you did because I’ve got another dose of mindset magic for you. Every week I like to sprinkle

It’s me, back in your inbox! I was going to say, “It’s Monday!” But I’m guessing you don’t need me to remind you. You’re aware the week starts today. 🙂

We’ve arrived at another Mind Shift Monday! And while I look forward to starting out each week with a happiness hack that sets a positive tone for the rest of

It’s another awesome Monday! They just keep coming. Whether you love them or not. 🙂 Which brings me to today’s topic. The test of letting go of control. You can’t

It’s Monday, which makes it the perfect time to learn a powerful principle you can start incorporating for the rest of the week. For the rest of your life, for

Happy Monday! Let’s make this Monday matter by changing your perspective on something so many of us find difficult to do. I’m talking about two of the hardest words to

It’s time for another Mind Shift Monday, my favorite day of the week! Mondays mark the beginning of a fresh week and a new opportunity to push your boundaries so

Let’s kick off another fabulous week by talking about the power of living in the now. Have you ever had one of those days where you’re just going through the

Woop-woop! It’s Monday again, which means another deep dive into happiness hacking with Mind Shift Monday. Today I want to talk to you about mind control. It’s totally real! But

Happy Monday, my fellow Mind Shifter! Today is another perspective-bending topic that, while easy in concept, is about as easy to implement as folding a fitted sheet. It’s just not

What if I told you that doing absolutely nothing could improve your creativity, regulate your emotions, reduce anxiety, and help you make better decisions? Sounds lazy. Sounds wrong. But it’s

Most people think dieta is about rules. No salt. No sugar. No sex. No stimulation. But what if it’s not about restriction at all? What if it’s about reverence. Dieta

Let’s talk about something subtle, but powerful— The moment before your mind spirals. You know the one. You feel a shift in your stomach. You catch a thought that doesn’t

You already know water sustains life. But have you ever stopped to ask… what else it does? Water does more than hydrate your cells. It heals. It clears. It holds

Let’s talk about something you’ve been living with since birth… but probably never gave much thought to: Judgment. From the second you arrived in this world, you were being judged.

This past week, I had the honor of teaching a Kambo course—and something incredible happened. One of the people who lived on-site and worked with pyramid energy. She also had

Last month, I went on a deep inner journey with psilocybin with the Tribe from Samadhi Ceremonies. It was beautiful. It was hard. It was exactly what I needed. There’s

You don’t see the world as it is. You see the world as you are. Let’s talk about something that messes with your mood, your decisions, and even your sense

I was in line at a coffee shop last week when the barista snapped at the customer ahead of me. Instinctively, my first thought was, ‘Whoa, what’s her problem?’ But

Today you’re going to realize you have the superpower to change the past. Well, not exactly change the past, but certainly how you remember it. And if you think about

I want to help flip a switch in your mind that helps you grow and makes you a happier person. I want you to see something differently. I want you

I want to talk to you about some hidden traps that are standing between you and your happiness. What’s Stealing Your Happiness? Some of the biggest obstacles to happiness aren’t

Today, I’m sharing some unconventional but very effective easy-to-do changes you can start implementing right now that will help you show up as your best self every day. Because all

I want to talk about something that doesn’t get enough airtime—because it’s way easier to talk about failure than this. Let’s talk about success. I know, everyone talks about success.

Today, I want to share 25 of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned about healing through the questions people ask me most often. These are my top FAQs about healing

I want to talk to you about the guides the Universe puts into your life and how your mindset can help you recognize them so you can keep moving forward

Are you living in abundance? Or are you operating from a lack perspective? You may find yourself caught in the cycle of thinking there’s not enough time, money, or opportunities.

I don’t know who needs to hear this today. Maybe you, my friend. Or maybe this will come in handy in the future. Today we’re going to talk about embracing

Today we’re discussing something you may have heard of but may not completely understand the impact it has on your life, specifically the role it has in healing. Emotional intelligence,

Let’s make today matter by changing your perspective on something so many of us find difficult to do. I’m talking about two of the hardest words to say. Words that

When it comes to shifting your mindset, you’ve definitely heard about the power of manifestation. Maybe it’s something you live by, or even something you’ve tried before but you don’t

Let’s explore not just shifting your mind, but also shifting your entire vibrational frequency. What does that mean? Everything in the universe, including you, is made up of vibrating energy.

Let’s shine some light on a concept that has the power to improve every aspect of your life, from your career to your relationships. It’s a simple mind shift that

Have you ever had one of those days where you’re just going through the motions like you’re on autopilot? Instead of living your day with intention and mindfulness, your mind

Today I want to talk to you about mind control. It’s totally real! But before you go running to the kitchen to make yourself a tinfoil hat, this type of

Today we’re discussing another perspective-bending topic that, while easy in concept, is about as easy to implement as folding a fitted sheet. It’s just not easy! But before you crumple

Nature has an incredible way of restoring balance and tranquility to your hectic life. It offers countless benefits for emotional well-being, including boosting your mood, relieving stress, improving mental clarity,

Let’s discuss the powerful connection between happiness and acts of service and kindness. While acts of service are typically thought of as purely selfless, they come with an intrinsic reward.

In a previous post titled, “Finding Your Strength in Forgiveness” we talked about forgiving others and not carrying resentment. That’s a tough topic, but you know what can be even

Forgiveness isn’t just about letting someone else off the hook for their mistakes. It’s about liberating yourself from the burden of carrying resentment. It’s a gift you give yourself, one

At the core of all your desires, whether it’s a new job, a healthier lifestyle, or improving your relationships, lies a universal truth, you’re looking for happiness. Today I want

Intentions are like seeds. When planted consciously, they set the direction for your growth and experiences throughout your life. Intentions are different than goals. Setting an intention is more about

Have you ever noticed how you start your morning sets the tone for the whole day? On mornings when you wake up late, skip breakfast, waste time mindlessly scrolling on

I’m so glad you’re here because today I want to talk about one of the most powerful ways you can instantly improve your life. By adopting a habit of gratitude,

At some point in your life, you’ve probably experienced moments of darkness, times of pain, and challenges that have derailed you from the plans you made for yourself. While these