Wondrous Stories

The enchanting elixir known as Olive Oil, the shining star of Greek cuisine and the true liquid gold for a long and prosperous life. Alas, it seems this divine substance is not safe from the clutches of fraudsters who dare to substitute it with inferior oils. Fear not, my discerning gourmands, for I shall illuminate you on the art of uncovering such deceit. In the realm of genuine, top-notch Olive Oil, you shall find a treasure trove of unrivalled goodness.

Our brains aren't just thinking machines as they're also sneaky little filters that hold us back from fully experiencing reality. But fear not, for the wise Aldous Huxley suggests that psychedelics can flip the switch on these filters, inviting us to behold a higher reality. And guess what? Science has our back on this one too! Studies reveal that psychedelics and meditation can both whisk us away into the same state of mind, where our brains feel like a perfectly synchronised orchestra.

Once upon a time, in a quaint little Swiss town nestled amidst rolling hills, there lived a young woman named Lily. She led a simple life, content with her daily routine and the beauty of nature that surrounded her. However, deep within her soul, Lily yearned for something more profound. She longed to experience a deeper connection with the universe and discover her true purpose in life. Little did she know, a transformative journey awaited her that would change her life forever!

When we think about Thailand, what comes to mind are probably beaches, exotic places, tropical fruit, sightseeing, and maybe even Thai massage but this healing miracle has nothing to do with any of the above. All cultures in the world have some system of healing. People have always had problems with their bodies due to disease, injuries or accidents, and that will never change. Healers of some kind have always been a necessity for any society. Such healing systems range from shamanic approaches to modern medicine with innumerable varieties in between. Even in western societies which have officially subscribed to modern medicine as the only healing system, there is a huge subculture of alternative approaches. Older traditional cultures have relied on such methods for thousands of years since there were no other means available. All of these methods have merit and work sometimes, but not all the time – just like modern medicine.

“Is everybody in? Is everybody in? Is everybody in? The ceremony is about to begin. The entertainment for this evening is not new, you've seen this entertainment through and through you have seen your birth, your life, your death....you may recall all the rest. Did you have a good world when you died? - Enough to base a movie on??”
These were Jim Morrison’s words. I’ve always been a huge Doors fan and it was Morrison who first introduced me to the mysterious world of Shamanism. Let’s have a closer look at this fascinating ancient practice…