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The power of darkness. The image depicts the interior of a dark tunnel with a bright white light at its end, creating a striking contrast. The tunnel walls are textured, showing rugged details in shades of black and gray. At the center, near the light source, is the silhouette of a glowing orange human figure in a dynamic pose, standing on railroad tracks that lead out of the tunnel. The composition directs the viewer's eye from the dark surroundings toward the light, emphasizing the figure as a focal point. The overall mood is dramatic and symbolic, blending darkness and illumination effectively.

The power of darkness. The image depicts the interior of a dark tunnel with a bright white light at its end, creating a striking contrast. The tunnel walls are textured, showing rugged details in shades of black and gray. At the center, near the light source, is the silhouette of a glowing orange human figure in a dynamic pose, standing on railroad tracks that lead out of the tunnel. The composition directs the viewer's eye from the dark surroundings toward the light, emphasizing the figure as a focal point. The overall mood is dramatic and symbolic, blending darkness and illumination effectively.

The Power of Darkness and the Return of the Light

Nina Izel

Self-Discovery

- January 14, 2025

Somatic Awareness. The image features a woman with dark, curly hair and a calm expression, positioned slightly off-center against a blurred, outdoor background of green tones, suggesting a natural setting. She is wearing long, dangling earrings and a light-colored sleeveless top, with soft lighting accentuating her face. Overlaying the image is an abstract design of wavy, semi-transparent bands in pastel gradient hues of green, yellow, orange, pink, and blue, adding a dynamic, modern artistic touch to the composition. The overall mood is serene and contemplative, with a blend of natural and abstract elements.

Somatic Awareness. The image features a woman with dark, curly hair and a calm expression, positioned slightly off-center against a blurred, outdoor background of green tones, suggesting a natural setting. She is wearing long, dangling earrings and a light-colored sleeveless top, with soft lighting accentuating her face. Overlaying the image is an abstract design of wavy, semi-transparent bands in pastel gradient hues of green, yellow, orange, pink, and blue, adding a dynamic, modern artistic touch to the composition. The overall mood is serene and contemplative, with a blend of natural and abstract elements.

Somatic Awareness in Space Holding With Tal Sharabi

Katharine Chan, MSc, BSc, PMP

Interviews

- January 6, 2025

Are Psychedelics for Me? The image features a woman with blonde hair standing behind a transparent surface covered in colorful sticky notes, including shades of yellow, orange, green, and blue. She appears thoughtful, with her finger resting on her chin, suggesting she is reflecting or brainstorming. Her face is in focus, with a soft light illuminating her features. The composition includes blurred reflections of her face in the glass, adding depth and a dynamic visual element. The background is neutral, ensuring the sticky notes and her expression remain the focal points.

Are Psychedelics for Me? The image features a woman with blonde hair standing behind a transparent surface covered in colorful sticky notes, including shades of yellow, orange, green, and blue. She appears thoughtful, with her finger resting on her chin, suggesting she is reflecting or brainstorming. Her face is in focus, with a soft light illuminating her features. The composition includes blurred reflections of her face in the glass, adding depth and a dynamic visual element. The background is neutral, ensuring the sticky notes and her expression remain the focal points.

Are Psychedelics Right for You? 20 Self-Reflection Questions for Curious Seekers

Katharine Chan, MSc, BSc, PMP

Harm Reduction

- January 3, 2025

Influential figure. This image features a surreal composition with a vibrant sunset in the background, blending deep orange, yellow, and teal hues. The silhouette of a person walking on a hill is seen in the foreground, creating a sense of exploration or journey. A large, glowing hand with a soft, golden light appears above, symbolizing guidance or a mystical presence. Swirling orange and yellow light trails weave across the scene, adding dynamic energy and a dreamlike atmosphere. The overall composition conveys themes of connection, transcendence, and discovery.

Influential figure. This image features a surreal composition with a vibrant sunset in the background, blending deep orange, yellow, and teal hues. The silhouette of a person walking on a hill is seen in the foreground, creating a sense of exploration or journey. A large, glowing hand with a soft, golden light appears above, symbolizing guidance or a mystical presence. Swirling orange and yellow light trails weave across the scene, adding dynamic energy and a dreamlike atmosphere. The overall composition conveys themes of connection, transcendence, and discovery.

Famous Figures in Psychedelic History You Should Know

Katharine Chan, MSc, BSc, PMP

Research

- December 26, 2024

Holiday season self-care. The image features a woman in a meditative pose, sitting cross-legged with her eyes closed, exuding a sense of calm and focus. She is dressed in light blue activewear, with a serene outdoor setting in the background. The composition includes a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments, adding a festive element. A glowing circular halo surrounds her, creating a focal point and imparting a sense of tranquility. The colors are a mix of soft blues, yellows, and greens, enhanced by subtle sparkles, giving the image a harmonious and peaceful atmosphere.

Holiday season self-care. The image features a woman in a meditative pose, sitting cross-legged with her eyes closed, exuding a sense of calm and focus. She is dressed in light blue activewear, with a serene outdoor setting in the background. The composition includes a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments, adding a festive element. A glowing circular halo surrounds her, creating a focal point and imparting a sense of tranquility. The colors are a mix of soft blues, yellows, and greens, enhanced by subtle sparkles, giving the image a harmonious and peaceful atmosphere.

The True Spirit of the Festive Season: Choosing Love and Self-Care During the Holidays

Nina Izel

Self-Discovery

- December 24, 2024

Psychedelics and Language. The image features a young woman with long brown hair, wearing a light beige blazer and a white top, holding a large green speech bubble with squiggly lines drawn on it. The background has a wood-like texture in soft brown tones, transitioning into a gradient of purple and pink hues at the bottom. The woman’s figure is artistically duplicated with pink-tinted semi-transparent overlays, creating a layered, reflective effect. The composition is dynamic, with a modern and creative visual aesthetic.

Psychedelics and Language. The image features a young woman with long brown hair, wearing a light beige blazer and a white top, holding a large green speech bubble with squiggly lines drawn on it. The background has a wood-like texture in soft brown tones, transitioning into a gradient of purple and pink hues at the bottom. The woman’s figure is artistically duplicated with pink-tinted semi-transparent overlays, creating a layered, reflective effect. The composition is dynamic, with a modern and creative visual aesthetic.

Understanding The Relationship Between Psychedelics, Language and Speech

Katharine Chan, MSc, BSc, PMP

Research

- December 20, 2024

Psychedelic culture. The image features a vibrant and surreal composition with a hand holding an open book from which golden-yellow mushrooms and delicate yellow flowers emerge, glowing as if illuminated from within. The background consists of soft purples and pinks, forming a dreamy, radiating floral-like pattern, adding depth and focus to the central elements. The overall atmosphere is mystical and imaginative, blending natural elements with a sense of wonder and knowledge.

Psychedelic culture. The image features a vibrant and surreal composition with a hand holding an open book from which golden-yellow mushrooms and delicate yellow flowers emerge, glowing as if illuminated from within. The background consists of soft purples and pinks, forming a dreamy, radiating floral-like pattern, adding depth and focus to the central elements. The overall atmosphere is mystical and imaginative, blending natural elements with a sense of wonder and knowledge.

Psychedelics, Culture, and Literature

Aysu Naz Atalay, MSc

Self-Discovery

- December 19, 2024

Nonviolent Communication. The image features a vibrant pink lotus flower in full bloom, positioned against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. The composition includes a creative framing effect, with a white rectangular border overlaying the background, drawing attention to the flower. The sunlight filters through the petals, creating a radiant glow and highlighting the delicate texture and veins of the petals. The green stem provides a contrasting base, adding depth to the image. Overall, the colors are rich and harmonious, with pinks, blues, and greens blending seamlessly into a serene and uplifting composition.

Nonviolent Communication. The image features a vibrant pink lotus flower in full bloom, positioned against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. The composition includes a creative framing effect, with a white rectangular border overlaying the background, drawing attention to the flower. The sunlight filters through the petals, creating a radiant glow and highlighting the delicate texture and veins of the petals. The green stem provides a contrasting base, adding depth to the image. Overall, the colors are rich and harmonious, with pinks, blues, and greens blending seamlessly into a serene and uplifting composition.

From Misunderstanding to Connection: How Sacred Plants Support Nonviolent Communication

Nina Izel

Self-Discovery

- December 13, 2024

Stigma around psychedelics. The image shows the silhouette of four figures atop a rocky peak, symbolizing teamwork and achievement. One figure stands triumphantly with raised arms, while the others assist each other in climbing. The background is a vibrant gradient of blue, pink, and purple hues, creating a dreamy sky. A swirling, ethereal light with a rainbow sheen and sparkling stars rises into the sky, leading to a radiant, glowing sun at the top. The composition conveys inspiration and unity, with a celestial and uplifting atmosphere.

Stigma around psychedelics. The image shows the silhouette of four figures atop a rocky peak, symbolizing teamwork and achievement. One figure stands triumphantly with raised arms, while the others assist each other in climbing. The background is a vibrant gradient of blue, pink, and purple hues, creating a dreamy sky. A swirling, ethereal light with a rainbow sheen and sparkling stars rises into the sky, leading to a radiant, glowing sun at the top. The composition conveys inspiration and unity, with a celestial and uplifting atmosphere.

4 Ways to Break Psychedelic Stigmas and Build Patient Trust

Chris Harley

Harm Reduction

- December 11, 2024

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