Moment 74 | In this episode, I explore our relationship with substances like alcohol, smoking, food, and psychedelics–without judgement, just curiosity. What are we really reaching for in those moments? How do these experiences shift the way we feel in our bodies, our emotions, and our sense of self? I ask what it means when something starts to feel necessary, and whether it brings us closer to ourselves or further away. 

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Card Pull: Omens – Hawks are messengers. This majestic bird flies high and reaches the realms of the spirit. They bring back messages from both the seen and unseen. 

Drawing this card speaks of focus and intuition. Pay attention to the coincidences in your life right now. Focus on where you want to go–how high do you want to fly? When you see a hawk, someone is trying to get your attention. Pay attention to serendipity in your life. Be glad, for this is a reminder that you are living in the flow of energy. Things will soon shift for you. 

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Integration Invitation: 

What am I really reaching for in moments I turn to substances & what feeling am I trying to meet, avoid, or understand?

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Timestamps 

00:00 A Moment of Gratitude 

03:10 The Card Pull

06:10 Substances in Daily Life

12:03 Natural vs. Synthetic Solutions 

17:48 Consciousness and Altered States

24:16 Integration Invitation

26:11 The Closing Breath