September 12 — Leaving the Jungle and Landing Back in the World

Leaving Blue Morpho It was really strange waking up knowing that we were leaving Blue Morpho. Somehow, in the space of five days, the retreat had become my whole reality. There was the maloca, the jungle, the lake, the paths between everything, the sounds at night, the meals, the ceremonies, the same group of people…

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September 9 — Into the Jungle

Large twisting vine looping between trees in the Peruvian Amazon jungle

Wednesday was our day off from ceremony, which felt really needed after how intense Tuesday night had been. I woke up still thinking about everything that had happened and still trying to understand what part of my reaction was about what had actually happened in the room and what part was about me, my own…

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September 8 — Anger, Judgment and a Sky Full of Stars

Magenta bougainvillea flowering beside a brick path at Blue Morpho in the Peruvian Amazon

I don’t know how much I slept Monday night, but Tuesday morning I got up, took a shower, and made it to breakfast by 8. Breakfast, Integration and an Incredible Massage The meals we are eating are very clean and satisfying. I had eggs, fruit, some oatmeal and lemongrass tea. I’m pleasantly surprised by how…

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September 7 — Arriving at Blue Morpho

Blue morpho butterfly resting on green leaves in the Peruvian Amazon

Monday morning I woke up pretty early, I think around 6:45, and went downstairs for breakfast at the DoubleTree Hilton. I had scrambled eggs, strawberry yogurt with granola and coca tea. Then I went back to my room and packed everything up and checked out. Segundo’s friend met me in the lobby with the motocarro…

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