Engaging the Spirit of Earth Medicines

Connection + Ritual

When it comes to Earth medicines, our amphibian friends, the plants, etc. the power of our intentions and the energy we bring to our practices can significantly amplify the mojo of the medicine. This is particularly true for medicines like Kambo, where engaging the spirit of the frog can enhance the journey big time.

Traditional rituals, including those found in Chinese medicine, emphasize the importance of connecting deeply with what we are seeking for support. For instance, Chinese medicine suggests smelling herbs to connect with their essence prior to taking in. The importance of conscious presence, being intentional and engaging with reverence in our interactions with natural medicines can be quite profound. Important to note, I’m not suggesting you smell Kambo, rather. using Chinese Medicine as a metaphor here. If you’re not getting what I’m putting down thus far, feel free to stop reading and move on to other nooks of the internet :)

Let’s deep dive….

Understanding the Spirit of Natural Medicines

Natural medicines, herbs, and foods all carry unique energies and essences. By approaching these elements with respect and intention, you can form a deeper connection that maximizes their potential. Viewing these natural elements as sentient beings or guides can transform your interaction from a mere physical experience to a profound spiritual journey.

Steps to Connect with Natural Medicines

  1. Set Your Intention

    • Before engaging with any natural medicine, take a moment to set a clear intention. Why are you even choosing to do it? What do you hope to achieve? Healing, clarity, emotional release, or spiritual insight? Write down your intention or say it out loud to anchor your purpose.

  2. Create a Sacred Moment

    • Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can be undisturbed. Cleanse the area with herbs, sound vibration, or any preferred method to clear ‘meh’ energy.

    • Also important to note, you can do this on-the-go and just declare that you’re intentionally creating a sacred moment to invoke…

  3. Invoke the Spirit of the Medicine

    • Sit quietly and hold the medicine in your hands. Close your eyes and take deep breaths. Visualize, feel or sense yourself connecting with the spirit of the medicine. This is just one example of how to do this… Feel free to flip it and do what comes naturally to you and your journey.

    • You can say a simple prayer or mantra, inviting the essence of the medicine to join you and guide your journey. For example:

      "Kambo Spirit (or name of the medicine, herb, mycelium, etc.), I honor you. I invite your wisdom and profound energy to work with me. Please guide me and support my xx with your xx." (feel free to update)

  4. Engage in a Dialogue

    • Treat the medicine as a wise teacher or a personal coach. Speak to it as you would to a mentor. Share your thoughts, fears, and hopes. Ask for guidance and listen with your heart for any insights or feelings that arise. This can be done silently in your mind or spoken aloud. Get cute with it and be in your heart…

  5. Be in Gratitude

    • Show gratitude for the medicine's presence and for hearing you out. Gratitude amplifies the energy and strengthens your connection. You can say:

      "Thank you, xx, for your presence, your guidance and healing. I am grateful for your support and wisdom."

  6. Mindful Engagement

    • When it’s time to work with the medicine, do so mindfully. Pay attention to the energies. Visualize the medicine's vibration integrating with your own, working harmoniously to bring about the desired effects.

    • Being conscious of how you engage it, along with the reverence and ritual surrounding it, can greatly amplify the experience. Bigtime. And play around with this. Kambo, albeit intense, has an incredibly loving and playful Spirit. Amplified when you engage it!

  7. Reflect and Integrate

    • Take time to reflect on what you felt and learned. Writing can be a powerful tool to integrate the insights and lessons. Continue to engage with the spirit of the medicine in your daily life, acknowledging its presence and influence.

  8. Regular Check-ins

    • Establish a rconnection and check in with the medicine's spirit whenever you need support or wish to give thanks. This could be through a weekly meditation, a monthly ritual, or simply a moment of gratitude. Consistent engagement fosters a deeper connection and ongoing support. I have found the regular check-ins to be an incredible way to keep Kambo alive within. Post medicine support is there, just keep knocking on Kambo’s Door.

Engaging with the spirit of Kambo and other Earth medicines can transform your journey into a more profound and personalized experience. By treating these medicines with reverence, intention, dialogue and an open heart, you can unlock deeper layers of support, well-being and insight.

Remember, life itself can be a ritual, and by honoring the spirit of the medicine, you can stretch the benefits far beyond the physical realm.

xx

Marisa

Marisa Calderon