Chicago Psychedelic Healing and Spirituality Community

Register here to attend this event on Zoom:
https://psychedelicadvocacy.org/event/harmonizing-trips-syncing-music-with-the-psychedelic-journey/ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the Meeting.

Have you ever wondered why music feels like magic during a psychedelic experience? Join us as we dive into the rhythmic heart of psychedelic healing and discover how beats and melodies weave through our consciousness during these profound journeys.

What's on the Playlist?

• Explore the Beat: Learn how ancient rituals and modern therapy harness the power of music.
• Tech Tunes: Get hands-on with the latest apps and tools designed to orchestrate your psychedelic experiences.
• Deep Dives and Discussions: Engage in enlightening talks on how music shapes and is shaped by psychedelic states.

"The unsung hero of the psychedelic experience is music because research has consistently shown that the nature of the musical experience is more important than the intensity of the drug." - Zoe Cormier.

Come for the discussion, and stay for the vibes. Let’s explore how the right playlist can transform your mind space and enhance your journey toward self-discovery.

Facilitator Bio:
From a young age, Patty has loved listening to music and thinking critically about its meaning and impact, participating in concert and marching bands throughout her education and exploring its potential as a gateway to healing and higher states of consciousness.

She thrives in analytical discussions about various music genres, artists, and performances and is committed to connecting with others who share her enthusiasm for the profound impacts of music.

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Disclaimer:
Our group exists to provide education and harm reduction and foster a supportive, heart-centered community. Our group does not offer medical advice, therapy, or psychedelic substances. Also, our events do not condone or facilitate the taking of illegal drugs.

Register here to attend this event on Zoom: https://psychedelicadvocacy.org/event/mens-discussion-and-psychedelic-community-support-group/ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information and a link to join the meeting.

Join our men’s circle to deepen connections and experience community support. Explore the transformative potential of psychedelics, plant medicines, and entheogens within a safe and inclusive environment. Engage with other men on similar paths of healing and self-development and share insights and experiences.

Participants in this group understand that psychedelic states are potent tools for self-exploration and healing. These substances encourage us to openly engage with parts of ourselves that are usually overlooked. Our group creates a secure space where men can safely discuss and reflect on these experiences, facilitating personal growth and healing. By doing so, we aim to enrich our lives, our broader communities, and the global consciousness.

Facilitators:
Co-hosted by Michael Powell, Jason Pinnell

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JOIN OUR NEW Psychedelic Advocacy Network>>>

Being part of a community provides a buffer against life's challenges through shared support and a common purpose. Within this nurturing environment, individuals benefit from positive peer influences, all of which contribute to the holistic well-being of its members. The communal bond is a powerful catalyst for personal growth and collective strength.

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Disclaimer:
Our group exists to provide education and harm reduction and foster a supportive, heart-centered community. Our group does not offer medical advice, therapy, or psychedelic substances. Also, our events do not condone or facilitate the taking of illegal drugs.

Register here to attend this event on Zoom:
https://psychedelicadvocacy.org/event/boomers-gen-xers-using-psychedelics-in-support-of-wellbeing-and-community-3/ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information and a link to join the meeting.

We warmly invite our Boomer and Gen X friends to this event. Together with a community of Meetup Groups, we'll explore the evolving conversation around psychedelics and psychedelic integration in our later years.

Many have fond memories of youthful explorations, and it's heartening to see the growing recognition of the psychological and spiritual benefits these medicines offer. As we all seek more holistic and natural paths to wellness, these alternatives present a promising avenue.

For those who've journeyed with these medicines, you understand they're not a one-size-fits-all solution. The journey is profound, and having a supportive community is essential. Continual ceremonies without integrating the lessons into our daily lives might not yield the desired change.

It's a beautiful opportunity to embrace our curiosities, let go of apprehensions, and truly connect with our purpose.

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JOIN OUR NEW Psychedelic Advocacy Network>>>

Being part of a community provides a buffer against life's challenges through shared support and a common purpose. Within this nurturing environment, individuals benefit from positive peer influences, all of which contribute to the holistic well-being of its members. The communal bond is a powerful catalyst for personal growth and collective strength.

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Disclaimer:
Our group exists to provide education and harm reduction and foster a supportive, heart-centered community. Our group does not offer medical advice, therapy, or psychedelic substances. Also, our events do not condone or facilitate the taking of illegal drugs.

Register here to attend this event on Zoom:
https://psychedelicadvocacy.org/event/reading-event-the-stormy-search-for-the-self-christina-and-stan-grof-md/
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information and a link to join the meeting.

Please join us to explore spiritual emergencies and spiritual emergence through the writing of Christina Grof and Stanislav Grof, MD, of which psychedelic use can activate.

Excerpts from the book The Stormy Search for the Self (Available here in PDF.) are offered for you to digest. We will present a two-part exploration of Chapters 1-4, with the first gathering taking place Tuesday, July 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

The chapters we will be highlighting in the first session are:

• Chapter 1: What is Spiritual Emergency?
• Chapter 2: The Dark Night of the Soul

The second session will take a deeper dive into these chapters:

• Chapter 3: Encountering the Divine
• Chapter 4: Varieties of a Spiritual Emergency

The content is rich in thoughtful observations generated from the people the Grofs’ have helped over the years with transpersonal experiential understanding. The Grofs note that cultures over time have accepted spiritual emergencies as part of the spiritual growth process, while the current Western medical model all too easily treats those spiritual emergencies as evidence of pathology.

The Grofs encourage full experiencing of spiritual emergencies instead of interrupting them with Western medical treatment designed to address “psychosis.”
We believe that the consideration of “spiritual emergency” can provide a valuable way of understanding our tumultuous experiences during and following journeys. In the most general terms, spiritual emergence can be defined as the movement of an individual to a more expanded way of being that involves enhanced emotional and psychosomatic health, greater freedom of personal choices, and a sense of deeper connection with other people, nature, and the cosmos. Spiritual emergencies are strenuous events that can include encountering deeply upsetting material, exhilarating experiences, or a combination of both.
We hope and expect that this gathering will provide each of us with the opportunity to connect with others and discuss spiritual emergencies we have experienced and the deeply meaningful changes that have resulted from them.

Facilitators:
Co-hosted by Taimie Bryant and Michael Powell.

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JOIN OUR NEW Psychedelic Advocacy Network>>>

Being part of a community provides a buffer against life's challenges through shared support and a common purpose. Within this nurturing environment, individuals benefit from positive peer influences, all of which contribute to the holistic well-being of its members. The communal bond is a powerful catalyst for personal growth and collective strength.

Disclaimer:
Our group exists to provide education and harm reduction and foster a supportive, heart-centered community. Our group does not offer therapy or psychedelic substances. Our events do not condone or facilitate taking illegal drugs.