Awakening the Higher Self

A Journey of Divine Surrendering with Psilocybin

There’s something truly special about turning 50 — a privilege that many will never get to experience. At this stage in life, we have accumulated a wealth of life experiences, have tested our resilience countless times, and we dutifully carry a plethora of expectations that grew along the way. For me, this milestone seemed worthy of celebration, but the usual options — a blowout holiday or a fabulous party — felt a little lacklustre. A topical ointment that would disappear as fast as the confetti. I craved something deeper. Something enduring. Something that felt like an investment in me.

I’ve always found my footing in logic and clarity. Much of my recent professional life has been spent researching human adaptability and how we are coping with the rapid pace of technological change. But lately, even with all my expertise, I felt overwhelmed by the work pace and unable to keep up. Maybe you’ve experienced this too — caught up in the relentless buzz of AI advancements and the constant stream of expert takes, it often feels like the noise is getting louder and we’re submerged in a rising tide of information overload. I found myself feeling restless, as if the harder I tried to keep up, the more my thoughts were getting tangled in static. It was in the midst of this mental chaos that I decided to take a step back and explore a different path: a psilocybin retreat. I hoped it would offer me a chance to break through the mental fog and rediscover a sense of…