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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

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

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

Microdosing in Psychotherapy. Left Side: A bowl with ground mushroom powder and whole dried mushrooms, with a capsule in the powder, likely containing mushroom powder or another supplement. The dried mushrooms resemble psilocybin mushrooms, known for their psychoactive properties. Right Side: A person sits casually while someone in the foreground writes notes on a clipboard, suggesting a therapy session. The image may imply a connection between psychedelic-assisted therapy and the use of mushrooms, possibly psilocybin, in mental health treatment or research.

Microdosing in Psychotherapy. Left Side: A bowl with ground mushroom powder and whole dried mushrooms, with a capsule in the powder, likely containing mushroom powder or another supplement. The dried mushrooms resemble psilocybin mushrooms, known for their psychoactive properties. Right Side: A person sits casually while someone in the foreground writes notes on a clipboard, suggesting a therapy session. The image may imply a connection between psychedelic-assisted therapy and the use of mushrooms, possibly psilocybin, in mental health treatment or research.

Clinical Observations on the Role of Microdosing in Psychotherapy

Larry Shapiro, PhD

Self-Discovery

- October 18, 2024

Psychedelic path. The image shows a woman with closed eyes, wearing white headphones, and placing her hand on her chest in a calm pose. She stands against a colorful, vibrant tie-dye background with swirling patterns of red, orange, yellow, and blue, giving the scene a peaceful yet dynamic feel. The composition emphasizes her serene expression against the energetic backdrop.

Psychedelic path. The image shows a woman with closed eyes, wearing white headphones, and placing her hand on her chest in a calm pose. She stands against a colorful, vibrant tie-dye background with swirling patterns of red, orange, yellow, and blue, giving the scene a peaceful yet dynamic feel. The composition emphasizes her serene expression against the energetic backdrop.

A Beginner’s Guide to Psychedelics

Madison Margolin

Self-Discovery

- September 25, 2024

The Narrative Self. A portrait of a woman with glowing purple eyes looking in the mirror, her reflection is obscured, she is holding the mirror up to her face, glowing circles emanating from the mirror, vintage filter.

The Narrative Self. A portrait of a woman with glowing purple eyes looking in the mirror, her reflection is obscured, she is holding the mirror up to her face, glowing circles emanating from the mirror, vintage filter.

Psychedelics and the Narrative Self

Aysu Naz Atalay, MSc

Self-Discovery

- September 16, 2024

Trauma Healing. A steaming glass jar filled with a crimson herbal ayahuasca concoction, surrounded by dried ayahuasca bark and leaves on a rustic wooden table. In the background, a female-presenting person with an afro hairstyle sits on the floor, draped in soft, warm light, their back to the camera, gazing into the distance.

Trauma Healing. A steaming glass jar filled with a crimson herbal ayahuasca concoction, surrounded by dried ayahuasca bark and leaves on a rustic wooden table. In the background, a female-presenting person with an afro hairstyle sits on the floor, draped in soft, warm light, their back to the camera, gazing into the distance.

Trauma Healing with Ayahuasca

Nina Izel

Self-Discovery

- September 5, 2024

Psychedelic experience. A businessman in a suit standing at a fork in the road, he is looking up at glowing rings in the sky, contemplating his future, surreal, dreamlike, hopeful.

Psychedelic experience. A businessman in a suit standing at a fork in the road, he is looking up at glowing rings in the sky, contemplating his future, surreal, dreamlike, hopeful.

The Eternal Sunshine of the Clueless Mind

Lincoln Stoller, PhD, CHT

Self-Discovery

- August 6, 2024

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