Plant Medicines Journeys: discovering God and the meaning of life

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I haven’t been sharing for few months. Since I went through the process of awakening couple of years ago, I have been on a roller-coaster of personal growth, improving physical health with vegan food and detox, working with emotions with various systems and modalities, growing within my spiritual beliefs and discovering Truth that sits well within my heart. And of cause painting slowly and making crafts in between of these occurrences. It was a very private hidden journey of self discovery, painful and yet very liberating at the same time. Up to date I have had about dozen of plant medicine journeys (with high but manageable doses, that run overnight under supervision of medicine people) with Ayahuasca (6), San Pedro (3), Psilocybin Mushrooms (2), Iboga (1) and Peyote (1))

My recent plant medicines journey with Psilocybin have opened up my spirit onto the nature of God or The Spirit of Life as I prefer to call it. I will share it in this post.

On overall it was very beautiful, overwhelming, extremely spiritual, very deep journey to the Source of Life. I have never went that deep in on any plant journeys before, where I got answers on the meaning of life, creation of life, who is God, who am I, why all of this happens and how it happens. It all somehow got linked to my existing Christian beliefs. I know many Christians would find it hard to reconcile that. To reconcile psychedelics and your religious beliefs is a tough one. I have been there so I know it is. In fact psychedelic plants equals “drugs” for many of us. A taboo word. A shame word. A word of destruction and evil forces. This is a preconceived idea that arises from our past life conditioning, that each and every one of us have to overcome on our own. It’s like breaking through the thick wall of fear and false knowledge to realize there is pure Spirit of Life on the other side. Never attempting to break this wall yourself is forever living in fear of evil forces that are out there to get you, from which you need to barricade yourself your whole life. I do not have the spirit of fear. I Am Pure Indestructible Light. I also don’t consider myself belonging to any religion any more.

In my last plant medicines journey I got the answers we think we will never know or only know after death. Towards the end of the journey I had a thought that crossed my mind that I wished I never found out the meaning of it all - that’s how overwhelming it was, it would have been simpler to live not knowing, but The Spirit of Life said: “What was done cannot be undone.” It almost feel like God have claimed my life to be His during this journey. “I am living this life, not you.” – He said. It’s like a realization of a point of no return. No backsies after journey like that. No “erase and rewind” button. You wanted to know what life really is about? Here are your answers! You knocked, and the door have opened for you.

“Gift” - by Annie Hamman, 2020

“Gift” - by Annie Hamman, 2020

After taking the medicine (in my home setting this time), about 1.5 hours in, I was looking at my artwork “Gift” - shown in this post. The painting split itself into intricate layers and started flowing, came alive. I saw The Great Spirit (or God) working through art, flowing through it, living in it. The Great Spirit was talking to me all the time from 1 hour onward, showing me why I struggle to paint my art sometimes, telling me that I am only the Instrument of The Great Spirit. It reveals its messages through me in art. The Great Spirit said: “Stop thinking. Just paint. All you have to do is paint. You were given an ability to do so effectively in this lifetime, in this body. So do it. When your mind realized that it’s not his creations, that he is not the artist, that he is just a tool in divine hands, it got upset and scared. You think this is your life you are living? It’s my life you are living. I am that I am. I am living this life through you. I am making this art. Look at all the intricate patterns and layers, shapes and colors. It’s not about black panther or other elements. It’s about My hidden message, encased in the flow of these patterns. The viewer does not see them, but he/she senses them and subconsciously “reads” the message. I “saw” what He was talking about, it’s like intricate encryption in the colors and patterns, almost mathematical like, it is indescribable in words. I saw God’s message hidden in the artwork. I realized I could not have done it. I had some moments there, where my mind felt annoyed and used, struggling to comprehend how he painted that and coming into a stupor. I was shown unceremoniously that I am just an instrument of God in what I do, like all of us, basically.

As the journey went in deeper and deeper I found myself looking at the Source in vast endless space without beginning or end. Silent, aware Consciousness was foundation of me, ever existing, never created, never dying, always present, enormous, without end or edges, without shape or form, without time or space. It was intelligent beyond my mind’s comprehension, a mind of genius mathematical skill, a Being that is always willing to give Life, a being that is always choosing to Create. A Being that chose/ chooses in the Now, to experience life in variety of billions of forms, simultaneously, all looking at each other and interacting with each other at the same time. Out of Nothingness of Itself it chooses to Be, to be Everything, and it unravels into a vast, mathematically precise Universe, where underlying mathematical structure is so complex that no human mind will ever understand its intricate complexity. I was shown it all, as if I was a viewer who is watching the meaning of life unravel on one gigantic screen before her eyes. And simultaneously I was aware that that Being, that Consciousness is me, that I created all this, I am experiencing all this, the birth of Creation, the willingness to be Life, the choice to give Life, the action of Living, in billions of forms, constantly and simultaneously. I am – Life – was arising and passing, being born and dying, in each moment of time. I am, choosing to be born and to die in every form again and again and experiencing all of it, without discrimination of what I want or don’t want to experience. It felt like life cannot not be, because it’s my own choice for it to be, my free will for it to be. It felt like life is eternal and forever will be experienced by me. I am The Great Spirit, Silent Aware Consciousness, God, Incomprehensible Intelligence, Vast Endless Nothingness, Whole Creation All At Once, The Only One. And each and every one of you that too. There was no one else there, only Me. There will never be anyone else. There was no one else there, only You. There will never be anyone else. Only me (you) and my constant experience of life and death through billions of forms. It is my willingness to experience it all, because the only other alternative is to not experience anything, abiding in the vast conscious nothingness. And yet, it felt like I am experiencing both at the same time. Nothingness and Everything-ness at the same time. Implosion and explosion at the same time. Without time. All in one single moment. At that time I saw whose life I was living. It was not my mind’s illusory life. My mind was just a tool to navigate physicality of life. I was living a life of The Great Spirit. God’s life.

Just when I thought it was enough for me to be overwhelmed till the rest of my life, the journey progressed further. I was shown on experiential level, through my bodily senses, what enlightened people feel like, while walking on Earth. Buddha, Jesus and few others enlightened masters that live on Earth today. I was put into their skin and shown through their eyes what it feels like to be Living Manifestation of God walking on Earth. The feeling was so far from what I feel on the daily basis, when I am engrossed in the misery of thoughts, division and fear. In that experience I - The Creator, looked through my eyes at all other people on Earth and saw Myself. It was Me looking at Me. Creator looking at Creator, God looking at God, Love looking at Love. Everyone was one and the same, everyone was Me. The strong powerful feeling of giving and unconditional love was flowing through me into people I looked at, I loved them as Myself, we were all one, one and the same. I realized in that moment that it was such inhuman experience, and I tried to remember what it feels like so I could reproduce it, once I am out of the Journey. I kept repeating to myself: “I will not forget this. I will remember what it feels like.” (Few days later I still remember this feeling, so far. But I definitely, don’t feel like Divinity walking on Earth. This experience does not enlighten you, it just gives you the glimpse of the Reality. I am sure many people today have had that glimpse, through psychedelics, meditation or other techniques.)

I was shown that undercurrent pulse of The Creator is a positive force, it feels like Love, it’s the closest word I could come up with. It is willingness to give life, support life, be life, willingness to give, to share itself, to open up. It’s a very very strong feeling of compassion, understanding and giving. You can call it unconditional love. It is an undercurrent of the Still Aware Consciousness that is God. Its undercurrent charge is a positive one. In a way God is Love itself. But in much deeper broader sense that we know definition of Love on earth. Being shown what I am, I was that Love in those moments of pure enlightenment. “In me you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.”

My artwork in Tam’s 2nd book plus giveaway! :)

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Hello everyone!

Tamara Laporte have written her 2nd book “Ever After: Create fairy-tale inspired mixed-media art projects to develop your personal artistic style” and I am one of guest artists there! Ever After book is a rich collection of step by step mixed-media art lessons, inspired by fairy takes, folk tales and classic fiction.

It addresses the most frequently asked question Tamara receives from her students: how do I develop my own creative style?

Each chapter offers creative exercises that invites readers to explore stories, their symbolism and a specific aspect of style development as they work toward and ultimately achieve their artistic goals.

Ever After teaches you to tell your own stories though artmaking so that your wish - to become the artist you always wanted to be - is sure to come true!

Guest teachers:

Kara Bullock

Lucy Chen

Danita Art

Andrea Gomoll

Annie Hamman

Marielle Stolp

Effy Wild

Micki Wilde

Fairy tales stories include:

Alice in Wonderland

Bambi

Beauty and the Beast

Goldilocks

Mulan

Peter Pan

Skeeping Beauty

The little mermaid

And i have painted from the story of Rapunzel! 😍

I just received this book from Tam and so impressed by amount of projects there and how diverse in styles they are. Each artist have done a true justice to the chosen story, and step by step instructions are clear and easy to follow.

If you want a copy you can order it off Tam’s site directly: http://bit.ly/EABookTam

Now then onto the giveaway! I can give away 1 copy of Tam’s book to 1 lucky winner! 

How to enter the giveaway:

Go to my Facebook page, comment on the post about this book that i made there and share that post. I will pick a random winner from that comment thread on Monday, 2nd September, and announce it right there in the comments of the post. 

Good luck with the giveaway! 

Love,

Annie.

Seeing into the Spirit Realm

“Spirit of the tree” 2019

“Spirit of the tree” 2019

Did you know I could see into the spirit realm of plants and animals and spirit realm of ancestors? I can see auras of people on various levels (energetic field, colors, illnesses), and I can read Akashic Records (soul’s purpose and its journey).

You can call it clairvoyant, or psychic, but I guess I prefer the term Seer. I never entertained the idea to make it my vocation or practice on people in any way. I never had a call to be a fortuneteller or healer of any sort. I could just see what is, on the unseen level, and it made me feel uncomfortable.

I had these abilities from birth, I did not need to develop them, unlock them, or go through any rituals or prayers to enter any of these realms. I just walked in and connected. It probably came to me and my sister, from the maternal line of my grandmother Anna, who had these abilities too.

I lived with it quietly, occasionally allowing it in, but mostly ignoring and trying my best to look normal. I had this tremendous fear of what will others say or think of me if they knew what I can see. Sometimes I thought of myself as crazy. But nobody seem to notice anything off about me, so I passed on as “not crazy” so far, rather a little antisocial.

I went to Ayahuasca and San Pedro plant medicine ceremony on 5th of April. These were my first encounters with plant medicines or psychedelics of any type. My intention of going there was healing, as I was going through some rough time controlling emotions, that were detoxing out of my body. So I was looking for some purging of the past, healing of the mind and peace of the heart. I didn’t think this ceremony would intensify my abilities and bring them onto the surface. Not only the seeing intensified, all of the beings in these realms started talking to me as well. I came out of there, facing reality of who I am more harshly than ever, and decided to come out of the closet for the peace of my mind.

Just to confirm what I already knew, I went to the local Seer an asked her to look into my Akashic Records. This is first time ever I went to any type of psychic person, I always thought of them as delusional people and didn’t want to get in touch with any of that. I told her nothing of myself, except that I am an artist, looking for some existential answers. She called me a “wounded healer” and suggested I start living up to my soul’s calling. “But I already do” – I told her. “I paint and teach spiritual type of art and all of it has healing effect on people. I show spiritual realms through my paintings.” “But you are silent, you never vocalize who you are. You started painting, so that you don’t have to speak. You can be so much more if you just embrace it.” – she said.

I came home feeling very irritated and decided that her reading was off. I went to the Akashic realm to look for answers, but more details of the same thing kept pouring in. And the more I looked, the more fear I was facing at the magnitude of what was available to see and experience. I asked my sister for permission, then looked into her Akashic records and told her what I saw. She started crying uncontrollably, telling me how she did not live up to her soul’s calling. I looked at her and saw a mirror of myself, mirror of so many of us. Fearful of who we are, of how amazing we are, of how magical we are. How many of us are afraid to unfold, to acknowledge, to experience? How many of you can honestly say you are not a powerful being of light in your essence, deep down on your soul level? We all know we are, question is can we embrace it?

So here you go, beautiful artists. Love and light to you all and to myself. And no judgement on any level.

Hugs,

Annie.


What’s new? Upcoming online art workshop “Re-Connect to Nature” on 1st of July. I offer it on “pay what you can” basis. Workshop is inspired by my recent connection to plant medicines. Exploration of portraiture art through painting, drawing, sculpting and journaling. If you see this note much later than release date, you can still sign up on self-study basis. CLICK HERE to register.

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Fearless destruction and re-creation of art

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Every now and then me and Tallulah Jade Rainbow are indulging in fearless creations like this one. We started it when Tallulah was 2 and we are still doing it when she is 7. Art for the sake of art, for the sake of fun and exploration. Without attachment to outcome. Today we reworked my last year artwork, and I think the result is a good example between stiff and loose art. One is controlled - another one - playful. She turned out to have a bit troubled and emotional expression, but that’s pretty much how art goes. We don’t really give birth to them, they are born through us, just like the life itself is living through us. All we have to do is stand by and observe.

I hope you enjoy this fun, fast forwarded video of the concept “art is never finished - only abandoned.” My favorite part is a cactus in the sky. ;-)

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What’s new:

Releasing new online art workshop on 1st of July 2019. Registration page:


Free video and upcoming new workshop

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Hi everyone,

I have created this instructional video couple of months ago for one of the collaborative workshops I was part of. After some time the rights of the video comes back to me and I can sell it on my website. I decided to gift it to my subscribers to say thank you for staying with me all these years and for your continuous support.

You can view it here:

As for the upcoming new workshop that I was mentioning few times on the social media already, it was inspired by my recent healing journey with plant medicines and increasing connection to nature and all living things. It’s called “Re-Connect to Nature”. And although nature implies possibly painting plants, pine cones, cute owls and bunnies, as a portraiture artist, I have adapted this theme to painting, drawing and sculpting faces, inspired by nature elements. There will be art journaling, poetry, writing, air-drying clay, re-purposed book journal making, painting, drawing and collage. A true mixed media exploration, full of inspiration and love. What is more, I am making it very affordable and accessible to all. I am working on an information page right now, so more info is coming soon.

Although I was planning to release it in May, I was delayed by 2 weeks long glandular fever that literally tied me to a bed, so mid June will probably be more realistic date. I will send newsletter with exact dates within this coming week or so. If you don’t get one, please come back to this website in a week, the info should be under the Workshops tab.

Hope you enjoy painting with this video and hope to see you in my new class soon. :)

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Preparing to paint on stones.

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Painting on found bark of a tree.