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Photo captured alongside the El Sur Ranch on the Old Coast Road in Big Sur. Monterey County. Mid April 2013.
Midlife didn’t break me piersey.com/done-living-for-everyone-else/ it freed me. At 41, I simplified everything, from food to routines to expectations, and the progress finally stuck. This is how I rebuilt my life.
A small but meaningful part of my personal wellness and introspective journey. The Toque F7, a highly stabilized 7th-generation isolate of Psilocybe cubensis, reminds me to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with a sense of wonder. For me, the experience is less about escape and more about gratitude, healing, self-exploration, and feeling connected to the larger tapestry of life and the cosmos. ✨🍄🌌
#PsilocybeCubensis #ToqueF7 #Mindfulness #SelfReflection #HealingJourney #Consciousness #InnerExploration #CosmicPerspective #Gratitude #Wellness
Colorado Proposition 122, also known as the Natural Medicine Health Act, is a voter-approved state statute that decriminalizes the personal use and possession of specific natural psychedelic substances for adults 21 and older, while setting up a framework for state-regulated therapeutic healing centers.
Psilocybe cubensis is a species of psychedelic mushroom that naturally contains the psychoactive compounds psilocybin and psilocin. It is the most widely known and commonly cultivated psychedelic mushroom in the world.
Key Characteristics
Golden to caramel-colored cap when mature.
White stem that often bruises blue when handled, indicating oxidation of psilocin compounds.
Naturally grows in tropical and subtropical regions, often in nutrient-rich grasslands and pastures.
Produces dark purple-brown spores.
Effects
The effects vary with dose, individual sensitivity, and setting, but commonly include:
Altered perception of time and space
Enhanced colors and patterns
Emotional introspection
Feelings of connection with nature or the universe
Spiritual or mystical experiences
Increased creativity and insight
Higher doses may produce:
Intense visual phenomena
Ego dissolution (temporary loss of sense of self)
Profound emotional experiences
Challenging experiences involving anxiety or fear
Common Varieties (Cultivars)
Many popular strains are cultivars of Psilocybe cubensis, including:
Golden Teacher
Penis Envy
Toque F7
True Albino Teacher
Stormtrooper
These are all P. cubensis varieties, though they can differ in appearance, growth characteristics, and perceived potency.
Scientific Interest
Research from institutions such as Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research and Imperial College London Centre for Psychedelic Research has explored psilocybin's potential for treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and end-of-life distress under controlled clinical conditions.
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Genus: Psilocybe
Species: Psilocybe cubensis
In simple terms, Psilocybe cubensis is the species name, while names like Golden Teacher, Toque F7, and Penis Envy are different cultivated varieties within that species—similar to how different breeds belong to the same species of animal. 🍄🌌
Photo captured at a cattle ranch alongside California Highway 140. Mariposa County. Early June 2013.
Reflected in the corpus of the samovar, on the left its faucet,on the right my hands with the camera.
One of my best and most interesting "reflections" I believe - though nobody deigned to take notice of it so far. Sure, I'll have to post it to some groups now. ;)
that was a special moment for me. i was standing outside, exposed to the rough temperatures and wind. inside they were drinking tee and obviously enjoying the "comfortable" warmth.
Photo captured at a cattle ranch along the Lost Coast via Mattole Road. Humboldt County. Late May 2013.
Photo captured via the HDR method of photography at the 2nd vista point on eastbound Highway 299 near the Hatchet Mt. Summit, at 4368 feet above sea level. Shasta County. On the last day of December 2012.
Photo captured at a cattle ranch near the Rocky Creek Bridge in Big Sur. Monterey County. Late February 2013.
After a loooong day of work… and running around the city… this was all I could do… a self-portrait of a self-reflection on the reception window of the office before going home… sorry for lousy shots people… but I just wont miss one of my 365 shots ;)
Photo captured near the Grass Lake Summit via U.S. Highway 97. Siskiyou County. "State of Jefferson." On the first day of January 2013.
Cactus of Life. A Mirror of truth. Awaken your true self by David Lombrozo, Tania Ordoñez, Pablo Fernandez and Humberto Wong
from: México City, México
year: 2023
Cactus of Life is a sculptural piece that offers a glimpse inside of oneself. The Mexican traditional Tree of Life and the iconic cactus come together as one. Here all are welcome to see themselves as they are, no prejudice. By doing so, all can share a better version of their self with the world.
The first symbol comes from the Mexican artisan tradition of the “Tree of Life.” Made of clay, this tree is adorned with many figures related to different themes such as the sun and the moon.
The second symbol is a cactus, the desert plant that survives harsh conditions and welcomes all beings who come to find life. Cacti also contain psychedelic properties that help the recipient to see inside themselves.
URL: www.instagram.com/cactus.of.life/
Contact: thecactusoflife@gmail.com
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Photo captured at a cattle ranch on California Highway 255 in the city of Arcata. Humboldt County. Late May 2013.
A photo serioes of self portraits taken by my friend Nick Larson. This is a depiction and representation of diving deeper into myself. A conceptual thought process of who I am.
I can't believe I made it to Day 50 of this project...! I feel really good about that, even though I am struggling with many other things in my life right now.
This one took a while to figure out and set up...I love the end result and it is SOOC (straight out of the camera, absolutely no editing.) Candlelight, lights in apartment all turned off, no flash, 10 second self timer and Portrait mode...
Because I felt like I've reached a milestone of sorts, I wanted this one to be about self-reflection...and just noticed I can see my reflection in the kitchen floor. Boy, that is one HARD floor to lay on for any length of time...