What Ayahuasca taught me, 19 life lesson
The Ayahuasca journey is often described as transformative, but to say it has merely “changed” me would be an understatement. I have been on the path with Ayahuasca for over three years now, and the experience has revolutionized my understanding of myself and the world around me. For some, three years of drinking Ayahuasca may seem like a considerable amount of time, while for others, it may appear rather brief. Either way, the individual I was when I first encountered Ayahuasca and the person I have become are worlds apart. This path has offered me exponential growth in understanding, emotional depth, and maturity—almost like traveling on an ‘autobahn’ towards personal and spiritual development. In this blog post, I want to offer some of the insights that Ayahuasca has taught me, and these teachings have profoundly affected my life. So, whether you are a skeptic, a curious soul, or a seasoned Ayahuasca veteran, I invite you to explore these insights, as they may offer you a new perspective on mysterious plant medicine and its transformative power. Key takeaways: Ayahuasca has helped me to become my own best friend, quiet down the inner critic, accepting and forgiving myself. The person you become in the process is the most important. The more I grow, the more authentic and loving I am, the more of an impact I have. Connecting to my intuition, letting go of constant overthinking and being more in my body. Table of Contents https://youtu.be/qDhjKmNMV90 Lesson #1: I Am Not My Thoughts or Patterns: The Awakening I remember vividly one of my earliest experiences with Ayahuasca, a night that shifted my understanding of my own identity. For much of my life, I had been trapped in a labyrinth of my own thoughts, believing that these thought patterns defined who I was. That intense night, with various emotional revelations, I found myself face-to-face with a profound truth: I am not my thoughts or patterns. It was as if I had been granted access to a control room inside my own mind, a place where I could observe my thoughts as separate entities, independent from my true self. I understood that I had been subscribing to these patterns and beliefs, but they were not an intrinsic part of me. The most empowering aspect of this revelation was recognizing my ability to change these patterns. I was not doomed to be a slave to my own mind; instead, I had the choice and the power to reshape my thoughts, behaviors, and, by extension, my reality. This realization has set me on a path to consciously observing my thoughts and questioning their validity, allowing me to gradually untangle the web of mental constructs that had held me captive for so long. Lesson #2: Love: The Ultimate Lesson from Ayahuasca Love — the most profound of human emotions, yet often something far away. Ayahuasca introduced me to love in its purest form—having unconditional love flow through my whole body. During one of my Ayahuasca ceremonies, I was enveloped in an ineffable sense of love, so pure and boundless that words can hardly do it justice. It was a love that expanded beyond the limitations of human relationships, transcending all categories and labels. But what struck me most was the revelation of love towards myself and the love between my mom and me. I felt my mother’s unconditional love for me, which had always been there. This experience had a substantial impact on my self-love and self-confidence. It was as if Ayahuasca held up a mirror, reflecting not just my face, but my soul, showing me that I am deserving of love, from others and most importantly, from myself. This realization has empowered me to be more compassionate, not only towards others but also in the way I treat myself. Lesson #3: Positive Self-Talk: Becoming My Own Best Friend We often hear that we should be our own biggest supporters, but turning that into reality isn’t always easy. I used to be my own worst critic, constantly dissecting my actions and thoughts, searching for problems to fix. While this kind of scrutiny can drive improvement, it’s also mentally exhausting. I can not point this shift to a particular ceremony. In a way I wasn’t even aware of it until I had a conversation with a friend about self – talk and noticed how deeply I have changed in that regard. Now, the way I communicate with myself is distinctly different and more uplifting. It’s like having a supportive companion with me at all times, reminding me of my worth and cheering me on as I face life’s challenges. The change is permanent, and it has made an enormous difference in my daily life—refreshing my mental state and enhancing my overall well-being. Lesson #4: Forgiving and Accepting Myself Self-judgment and resentment have long been companions of mine. From lamenting past mistakes to feeling inadequate compared to others, I was ensnared in a cycle of self-criticism. I questioned why life’s challenges seemed to be so much easier for everyone else while I struggled to keep pace. These intrusive thoughts were draining, holding me back from truly enjoying life and appreciating my unique journey. During a particularly impactful Ayahuasca ceremony, I experienced a profound shift. It was as though the self-judgment had lifted, and I could see myself for what I really am—a human being, imperfect but always growing. In that moment, I learned to forgive myself, especially the younger version of me who simply did the best he could with what he knew at the time. Realizing that my past mistakes were not indictments of my character but rather stepping stones in my growth was liberating. I fully accepted myself, flaws and all, and this acceptance spread like a balm over the old wounds of resentment and inadequacy. I could move forward with a sense of compassion for myself that I had never felt before. This shift helped me reach a deep level of peace within
