This is the first chapter of Powered By Nature, reprinted online. “In the Western world visionaries and mystics are a good deal less common than they used to be…In the currently fashionable picture of the universe there is no place for valid transcendental experience. Consequently, those who … [Read more...] about Emissary of Nature
Ayuhuasca
My Ayuhuasca Journey
For years, I had heard about ayuhuasca. And from the very beginning it was something I knew I wanted to take part in. However, if I was going to do it, I wanted to do it right. Ayuhuasca is highly revered by the cultures in which it originates, where it is better known as natem. Because of its … [Read more...] about My Ayuhuasca Journey
Amazonian Herb Garden
While the Achuar were the peoples that we got to spend the most time with in the Amazon, we also did a quick visit to the Quechua in Sarayuka. After drinking guayusa tea mixed with a number of barks in the morning, I got a tour of their herb garden that surrounded the hut. They grow a … [Read more...] about Amazonian Herb Garden
Ep56: Amazon Rainforest Adventures
In this episode Logan details his recent adventures traveling to the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador and visiting indigenous peoples. This includes: Heeding the Call of the Amazon The Perception of Nature as Dangerous and Scary How the Simple Life can be Superior to Our Own Complex Lives … [Read more...] about Ep56: Amazon Rainforest Adventures