RECEIVED: 3rd. May 2020
My First Reading of Mèahuasca … by Tina W.
Every page of Mèahuasca has something to offer, whether one is a novice or familiar with this scene. I laughed and cried at the author's journeys, and it brought back emotional memories of my own.
The information is presented in a simple way, not trying to impress you with knowledge. Yet he is obviously knowledgeable. Information was imparted in ways that reminded me what I'd forgotten, or delivered new info and insights. Many of the simple truths I have heard before, but sometimes a wordsmith can deliver a message where it actually embeds into the heart and soul, not just memory … Mèahuasca does this.
My Second Reading of Mèahuasca … by Tina W.
My second reading of Mèahuasca was sped read, and formed the basis of the following analytical and critical review:
In the introduction, the writer mentions Ireland’s link to other worlds and substances.Too often we hear about more exotic places, although our own islands had their mushrooms etc. It reminds me I can be me, still tap into those powers, and don't need to travel all round the world to do this.
The writer states, "This text is not credited to a particular author. No credit is required for its work, as it may detract from the material, distract the reader somewhat, and may prejudice any potential learning. It isn’t relevant to know who the writer or creator is, only that its intent is to provide an outline guide" – This is interesting, as my intention is to write a book about being single, and Mother Ayahuasca has asked me not to put my name to it. The point being to get the information to the world, as it matters not who authored it, only the intention of its message.
Page 17: Meditation, yoga, drumming and other practices are mentioned, but these are only instruments, and not the real work. This resonated with me, as too often we are told, just to do these tasks and that's the end of the journey.
Page 18: Using the hand as an analogy of how we are all independent but connected, worked very well for me. Best description I've heard.
Page 21-22: Driving the car analogy worked well for me to visualise the meaning behind getting to the destination of Zeropoint, Bliss, Samadhi etc.
Page 25: Like that the author speaks up against pharmaceutical companies, and the word GODness is a fab word to use instead of goodness. I should start using that.
Page 32: Key ingredients (in ayahuasca) explanation helpful to me as I struggle to get my head round all that.
Page 33: Didn’t know that Ayahuasca is an Anthelminitic – didn't know that, I love this aspect.
Page 34-35: Referring to the government's dismissal of Ayahuasca – good to hear this point of view. Reminds me the whole world is in on this conspiracy to make its population blind.
Page 35-38: Enjoyed the shaman/ism description. Good advice to say that not all shamans are worthy and to use one's gut instinct.
The (voyage/journey) preparation notes are informative, short enough and not too daunting for a newbie.
Page 41: Mentioned here and elsewhere – I like the point that doctors recommend medicine that they wouldn't wish to take themselves. Unlike shamans – who regularly imbibe the medicines they give.
Page 42: Here and other places the writer provides some tales about himself. In other books these can sometimes feels like attention-seeking, but I enjoyed this, and they felt relevant.
Page 44: The writer say that the first time he took Ayahuasca he hadn't prepared for it spiritually. This is good for a newbie to hear – that he doesn't need to meditate for 6 hours a day or else he'll go off his trolley on the Ayahuasca journey. It reassures him that he'll flow into this the next times he partakes of Ayahuasca. Also good for a newbie to hear that the author isn't some saint with traits that the reader cannot emulate. This humanity comes across throughout the book.
Page 45: I liked the maths teacher analogy. Or in other words – if we are asking aya to help us run a marathon when she can clearly see we are still at the crawling stage. I find this amusing, I can see this in myself and it makes me laugh at how lovingly motherly Aya is to her stupid children.
Page 47 + 49: Good to say there should be fun alongside the reverence. Puts a newbie at ease.
Page 49: Good to hear mention that our culture shuns death, that it's not polite conversation. Great for a reader to understand the power of this on our society. You'd think that a down-to-earth yet serious country like Ireland would be fine with this (and like Scotland we used to celebrate with Wakes) but this doesn't seem to happen in the same way any more. The fear of death seems to be another tool of society to make us all fearful and want to live (usually that means spend money) our lives to the full.
Page 51: Enjoyed the description of a sick society and I'm glad readers will be enlightened to what it means to be truly healthy.
Page 52: It was great to read of gurus etc., and why we do not need them!
Page 53: The kingdom of god is within you – I enjoy the references to (a) god, but they don't seem bible bashing. There's a good balance of them.
Page 53: “why would you want to attain something you already have?” – This is beautiful, and something I'd like to remember in my aura.
Page 53-73: “You are far more than just your conscious, sentient or egoic mind, and you are nothing at the same time”. I like that the writer drops in such quotes with a simple explanation and then moves on. Many other books will take such a point and then devote 3 chapters to it. I prefer this writer’s style. For my brain-power, this style works better to imprint such a message. It either resonates at that point or not at all, and not even after reading 3 chapters to elaborate, and I'm learning – others are the same way. e.g. I've just given my friend a book about health, he talks of how good the book is and all its wise instructions. Is he following these instructions though? – No! It was all too much and overwhelming and by passed the part of his brain where the light-bulb is.
Page 73: Onwards – successes … Celebrating small successes was interesting. I do this already informally, but had never thought of them as “small successes”. Asking a benefactor to “pay it forward”. I’ve of course heard this before, but on reading the writers words, they resonated with me and it’s something I shall definitely incorporate when the opportunity arises.
The bubbles analogy worked well for me. Quantum Mechanics and Inner Dimensional travel explained, as you would to a child.
Page 82: Archetypes – are described and explained very well. I've read of descriptions that are so confusing and long-winded, that I end up understanding the word less than ever before, as it was so convoluted I thought "I must have the meaning wrong". But no, I did know, but other writers were so confusing.
The Voyaging Chapters:
The descriptions of the writer’s voyages would be most beneficial to a newbie. I enjoyed the similarities and differences between my own experiences. I like that the writer admitted to having coffee and fags – it made him seem less perfect and more human, and makes the Ayahuasca more approachable to the reader. It had just the right amount of details that a newbie would want and need and that would comfort them prior to a voyage. Yet it didn't feel like a "it's all about me and my story" – the info was relevant to the reader to help them make their own mind up on whether this is for them or not. Talking of Mother Ayahuasca, She, etc. – could come across as very airy-fairy but the writer already set the tone of what he was like, so it didn't seem silly.
The writer covered every step from weeks before and months after a voyage. Interesting to read about of all the various journeys and how different they were.
Reading of the writers own life experiences, how he has come to see them, resolve them, there is help and wisdom for all of us readers if we are wise enough to absorb it.
The writer talks honestly of his abuse and family's history, is very brave and I'm touched by this. Makes me think; "Where in my life should I/Could I be revealing my own Truth?" It was amazing to hear of the writer’s arthritis being healed.
On Guide training – this reminded me how effective breathwork is. Aya had told me on my 50th birthday journey to get rid a load of my beautiful clothes. I was resistant, thinking "hmph, why do I need to do this, they're not doing any harm". So I lay them on my bed, lay on top of them, then did some breathwork. I immediately started bawling my eyes out. I miss the good times when I wore many of these clothes, and I'm sad for all the things that never happened when wearing the clothes. I realise I can't be creative and buy new clothes cos I already have too many, and there were other things. So I packed them all up and they were gone by the next day to a good home at a vintage shop. So – thank you to the writer for reminding me of breathwork.
The writer wrote about of his suicidal friend. What a tragic waste that aya etc. is not being used in healing mental health in our world.
Voyahuasca– really interesting to hear the writers views on this new way of voyaging. It's something I'd like to trial
Chapter on: Fasting from the world – what a great phrase. And isn't that what many of us are doing during lockdown? What perfect timing to read this phrase.
Bare feet and cold water – I've been hearing these here and there lately, great to hear it being reiterated, it's something I need more of in my life.
Final chapter – The writer closes out Mèahuasca by comparing our (his) life to that of a movie. This analogy worked well for me, with a very pleasant ending indeed.
Tina W.
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