Ayahuasca Diaries: Lessons from the Grandfather, San Pedro

San Pedro is a much different medicine than Ayahuasca. While Ayahuasca represents the feminine, San Pedro represents the masculine of the plant worlds. For me, Ayahuasca is a rollercoaster ride of emotions where I can no longer hide from my darkness, and must face it and then forgive myself (which can be very hard and uncomfortable at times). There is a nurturing aspect to Ayahuasca, but also a fierceness to her.

San Pedro, on the other hand, is more like a stern, wise, old grandfather who will tell you, "This is how it is, so Man Up." I'd recommend San Pedro to anyone who is new to the plant world. His world is very grounded in the physical. There's a sense of confidence and light heartedness combined with tough love and the truth, which is an amazing combination.

Through San Pedro, I have learned more about the art of simply being, and how to be more grounded and confident. This plant spirit definitely has something important to share when it comes to wisdom.

The last time I sat with San Pedro, I got a very profound message about the way I walk through life.

"You are so engulfed at staring up at this mountain of life you are climbing. Your focus is on the challenges, how many cuts and bruises you have, and how much longer you have to climb. Yet you never stop to look back and realize just how far you've already climbed. You're so preoccupied with the climb that don't even recognize your own growth."

What I love about the Plant spirits is that if you listen very closely, they will give you insights about yourself that you would miss if you would have instead turned to anti-depressants. Sometimes it is really hard to face the truth of who you are, but until you face it and correct it, you are not going to be able to grow from it.

I always look to plants for guidance; especially when it comes to growth because, quite frankly, they've mastered the art of it.