So, i'm currently in the jungle in latin america exploring transformation and creativity, jungle life, fun and new adventures.

Symbolic death and rebirth can be a core part of individual healing, dying to the old and embracing new forms of consciousness.

I have met people however who want to explore ayahuasca and they lie to get onto retreats about medication and mental health histories - it is not that surprising then that some of these journeys become misadventures. Some healers are becoming more sophisticated with signed waivers which is protective of the healer's integrity.

I have also met several people who go to retreats with the expressed intention of actually dying here in the jungle - complex psychological difficulties such as PTSD and delusional disorder appear to be prominent features.

I want to communicate this as a contribution to understanding the spectrum of people who "seek" healing.