The Gentleness of an Ancient Ally

In this week’s episode Stephen Gray speaks with Joanna about: reclaiming the wise use of a spiritual medicine and ally; cannabis and the rebalancing of Western culture; Santo Daime and Santa María, a return to the Earth Mysteries; the American demonization of cannabis; physical and psychic benefits of cannabis; becoming fully present to a wider reality through heart-centered intelligence; exploring cannabis and yoga; planting the seed of intention in a non-specific amplifier; in relationship with the plant, possibilities and cautions; moving forward with the regulation of cannabis.

Stephen Gray is a teacher and writer on spiritual subjects and sacramental medicines. He has worked extensively with Tibetan Buddhism, the Native American Church, and with entheogenic medicines. The author of “Returning to Sacred World: A Spiritual Toolkit for the Emerging Reality”, he is also a conference and workshop organizer, leader, and speaker as well as part-time photographer and music composer under the artist name Keary. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. His latest book is “Cannabis and Spirituality: An Explorer’s Guide to an Ancient Plant Spirit Ally”.

“I Can’t Sit Still”, original music by Evarusnik