Terpene Therapy

This week I decided to go enjoy the weather with Sheba at a park that I haven't catalogued on here yet and visit an old spot where I hadn't been to in quite some time. This is the last hike before I turn 30 next week and I am grateful to have made it this far. Every day past 18 is a gift based on how I used to live and being able to be up walking around and breathing the air is something I never take for granted.

Also! In cactus news, Cactus Carl has sprouted another growth site and I am proud to see how much this cactus has grown since I obtained it. Bless-ed be the Trichocereus Bridgesii Monstrose!

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This week I decided to take Sheba on a walk at a place that I hadn't been to in 20 years. When I was a kid, my mom was on the urban planning team in Louisville and we had to go out and make sure that this section of the Louisville Loop was done properly before it was opened to the public. For some reason I've been having a recurring dream about that day this past week and I wanted to see if I could uncover the reason why by exploring it today. Sheba and I got in a good 5 miles of a walk today and I am grateful to be able to enjoy the weather in that way! Thank you all for listening and I hope you're having a good day whenever and wherever you happen to see this! 

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This week I'm taking Sheba for another walk after having found a new therapist to work with. The initial meeting was good and they recommended to me that I undergo EMDR therapy; this will hopefully help me deal with past traumatic experiences in a constructive way and allow me to be more resilient when I come across new ones going forward. I also revisit some past fun memories! We got in a good 5ish miles today and I'm glad I was able to capture one of the more positive days that I've had so far this year! I hope you have a good day whenever and wherever you happen to listen to this!

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It's getting to be spring time around this way and unfortunately it's been a whirlwind of change since the past episode! I've been dealing with the death of a family member and my friend going back down a bad path with alcohol. This time of year is always representative of new growth for me, however that doesn't always mean its fun and easy. They call it growing pains for a reason I suppose. Thank you all for watching and I hope you have a good day whenever and wherever you happen to see this!

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This week we're taking a look inside the tent to see the new growth that's been happening on Cactus Carl! I've been learning a bit more about caring for TBM cacti and it's paid off in two new pups! They sprang up about a week and a half ago and have been growing vigorously ever since! It's been a strange week again over here, so the 2nd part of this episode is spent out in the woods. I'm grateful that I have my legs, a healthy body, and the ability to be outside! Thank you all for watching/listening and I'll see y'all next week!

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This week is a stream of consciousness episode where I continue the hike from last time! I talk about a lesson that I've learned from not consuming cannabis, my hopes for a peaceful and unified future for our species, and we end the hike with heading to one of the bigger creek beaches along Floyd's Fork. It was a beautiful day outside and I'm glad I had the ability to capture it as well as a conversation with my own consciousness! I hope you have a good day whenever and wherever you happen to listen to this one! Next week I'll have an update on the Cactus! 

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Today's episode was going to be focused on harm reduction + information about one of my favorite compounds: 2c-b. This is one of Alexander Shulgin's most prized creations and it deserves a bit of a spotlight on this podcast! However, I ended up running into to an unknown gentleman on what started about eagles and by a twist of fate, this episode turned into a full on conversation about living with the land, exploration through music, and everything in between. 

FOR AUDIO LISTENERS: 

harm reduction information 00:00 - 16:35

Conversation with a future self from a similar dimension 16:36-1:06:50

Concluding Thoughts 1:06:51 - end

Full disclosure, no 2c-b was consumed in the making of this episode, I would never ever ever dream of doing such a horrendous crime against humanity. 2c-b is illegal after all ;-). But if it had been, this would have been on par for the magic that is contained within some psychedelic experiences. I've always felt that the visual/auditory effects are 10% of the experience and the real magic lies in the unexpected happenings and conversations that occur during the trip. After this conversation I was left with the sense that I had ran into myself but from the past and future simultaneously. 

We are all of the great One, but there are fragments that are more similar to other fragments in the pool of unique expressions of the One. I felt like I found one of those fragments today. 

Beyond that, I'm not sure quite what to make of this one, other than it was a unique experience. To quote The Dead "Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right".

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This week I'm capturing a new trail and the rare snowy weather for my area with Sheba. She absolutely loves the snow and can't get enough of hiking out here! I also discuss some more of the dreams that I've been having since I've been battling the heavy sleep for the past couple of weeks. Sometimes I feel like human beings have a natural period of low energy during the winter. 

I hope you are having a good day whenever and wherever you happen to listen to this chapter of Terpene Therapy!

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This week I've been hit with the curse of low energy which is a part of existing with bipolar disorder; I have always existed at some point along the sine wave. The lows can be just as bad as the highs although the highs can lead to making crazier decisions. When I'm low I just sleep a lot. So because I'm sleeping a lot, I might as well journal the dreams that I've been having. I hope you all are having a good week whenever and wherever you happen to listen to this.

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This week I've been doing some listening to an audiobook of The Body Keeps The Score that was recommended to me by the therapist that I'm currently working with! I'm on chapter 4 right now and decided to take some notes on how my experience with PTSD relates to the information provided in the literature. I still have some months left on my journey of integration before I get back to utilizing cannabis as a tool to enhance my quality of life, and I finally feel like I'm beginning to make some progress on the healing of my PTSD symptoms. Rather than just abating the suffering. I hope to be in a different place mentally and spiritually before I return to one of my favorite things in the world!

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