Jasper, I’m so glad you found your way here. 💜 As you can tell from the post, I don’t believe in coincidences. Thank you for your vulnerability. That’s the beginning of the path. All of you is welcome here.
As am I, Linnea! You’ve inspired me greatly and I’m beginning to not believe in coincidences as much/at all thanks to you. Thank you for having me here. ❤️
Thank you for this… conventional medicine has helped me, but I feel something is missing. I understand the trauma wound in my head, but connecting to it and working with it, well that goes beyond most of the medical help I have gotten. It is comforting to know that others are out there and I am not alone. Again thank you for your kindness 🧚♂️
You are most definitely not alone! You just haven’t quite found your tribe yet, but I think you’re on your way. This is a wonderful place to find like people who will support your journey.
Linnea, What you describe feels steady and clear. Your way of holding science and soul together makes space for something honest. You’re not forcing them to merge—you’re allowing them to meet where they already do, in lived experience.
Your path speaks to something I’ve seen too: that healing often begins where categories fall short. The language you use stays close to experience. It gives room for reflection without drifting away from the body.
I appreciate how you name the importance of integration—not just as a concept, but as a practice. Your presence here feels considered and careful. That matters.
Thank you for offering this space with clarity and respect.
Thank you so much, Jay. I’ve felt this piece percolating for quite some time, but I was finding it difficult to articulate. My irreverent self simply says “I am a walking dialectic!“ and while that’s true, It’s not very poetic and doesn’t communicate the depth of the message. I was able to really drop into the process yesterday and find the clarity. Thank you for naming that. This was a joyful and meaningful exercise. 💜
“Science mind and mystical heart” yes! I’m constantly looking for language to express that sentiment. Neuroscientist, psychedelic educator, and reiki master here exploring the spaces between science and cultural wisdom. Loving your words and I’m excited to see what comes next.
I’m so very glad we connected here Brittany. 💜 We have walked similar paths, and I believe are very aligned in our perspectives and values. Thank you for being here.
I have always believed that Science and Spirituality work best hand in hand. The title of this piece drew me here. You have put into words and action my entire belief system. Definitely interested!
Linnea, this spoke to me on so many levels. I have enjoyed your notes for months and I’m so glad I saw this post. Thank you for sharing your perspective and why you’re here. You clearly have much to offer many and I look forward to reading more.
This is lovely, Linnea. I'm a hypnotherapist of over thirty years and I specialize in working with people dealing with all kinds of trauma. In fact I just finished the 4th draft of my book on that subject last night! I agree that integration is important. My contribution is on the spirituality side of things. I'm also a Unity minister. I've found that if we can access the messages trapped in the subconscious and the possibilities swirling in the superconscious, people can find sanctuary and often freedom from the wounds of trauma. I'm excited to read what you have to share. You've probably been writing for awhile here, but I just found you.
I'm so glad that we connected Jane. I've been feeling for a while that there are more of us that think this way then we might otherwise suspect. We're just nervous about speaking up. The spirituality side is so very important, thank you for the work that you do. I'm looking forward to connecting more.🙏
Thanks Linnea. I'm really glad to connect too. I've been recognizing that I'm standing in between mental health and spirituality and am wondering how to describe myself. What bookshelf am I on? Although I practice hypnotherapy and I've identified 5 treatments that are integral to how I practice, I know I'm really a channel of divine healing. The power moving through us and as us is so much bigger. That's what truly sucks about trauma. We get disconnected from the marvel that we are. I'm so glad to know you are out there doing your brilliant work and drawing us together.
Spending many decades in college and graduate school getting a PhD in Sociology has left me little room for experiencing spirituality. I once went beyond the five senses with the magic mushroom. I like the balance you struck between science and the mystical. I have traumatic memories that haunt me and I want to let go of. Thank you for offering healing messages.
It’s really quite sad that our institutions look down on the exploration of spirituality. There is so much that science has no way to measure or test, but that is still valid.
I’m glad you got a chance to see beyond the veil with magic mushrooms, and I hope that the journey brought you insight, wisdom, and healing.
I’m very sorry that you still have traumatic memories that haunt you for perhaps they don’t need to haunt you forever.
Linnea, What a beautiful essay! Your work and view of the work resonate deeply with me. The veil between science and magic is thin. Spending time in nature--and experiencing the ecstasy and mysticism of it all--puts science into proper perspective--as one tool in the toolbox.
The veil between science and magic is thin indeed. 💜
Thank you so much for your comment Wendy. I am thrilled that we connected here since we view the world in very much the same way. Scientific minds and mystical hearts!
Hey Linnea! Was wonderful to read this. I too have a science background yet also crave the mystical and magical. Science is amazing! But it's not the only answer. There was a time when religion, science, medicine and magic where all woven together. Yet in our current day and age, this seems to have unraveled. And why I feel we are seeing so much trauma, I definitely have my own. My call, and I hear this in your writing, is to weave this all back together. And we don't do this alone - it's a collaboration.
I love this manifesto. I'm so happy to have found you. I look forward to more. I'm in a season where I feel more questions than answers - and that actually feels right. Curiosity in place of certainty.
Dear Rae, thank you so much for your comments and for the many, many people you helped in your career in pediatric and family medicine. Healing requires knowledge of course, but the other side - the parts of ourselves that we share with clients/patients - is the sacred part of the work that we must not forget. Thank you for continuing to eplxore the ill-defined. 🙏
Hi everyone, I’m Jasper (they/them). I believe the universe brought me to you, Linnea. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
I’m a trauma survivor and I am feeling extremely vulnerable, but I’m so happy to be here.
Jasper, I’m so glad you found your way here. 💜 As you can tell from the post, I don’t believe in coincidences. Thank you for your vulnerability. That’s the beginning of the path. All of you is welcome here.
As am I, Linnea! You’ve inspired me greatly and I’m beginning to not believe in coincidences as much/at all thanks to you. Thank you for having me here. ❤️
🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for this… conventional medicine has helped me, but I feel something is missing. I understand the trauma wound in my head, but connecting to it and working with it, well that goes beyond most of the medical help I have gotten. It is comforting to know that others are out there and I am not alone. Again thank you for your kindness 🧚♂️
You are most definitely not alone! You just haven’t quite found your tribe yet, but I think you’re on your way. This is a wonderful place to find like people who will support your journey.
Linnea, What you describe feels steady and clear. Your way of holding science and soul together makes space for something honest. You’re not forcing them to merge—you’re allowing them to meet where they already do, in lived experience.
Your path speaks to something I’ve seen too: that healing often begins where categories fall short. The language you use stays close to experience. It gives room for reflection without drifting away from the body.
I appreciate how you name the importance of integration—not just as a concept, but as a practice. Your presence here feels considered and careful. That matters.
Thank you for offering this space with clarity and respect.
Thank you so much, Jay. I’ve felt this piece percolating for quite some time, but I was finding it difficult to articulate. My irreverent self simply says “I am a walking dialectic!“ and while that’s true, It’s not very poetic and doesn’t communicate the depth of the message. I was able to really drop into the process yesterday and find the clarity. Thank you for naming that. This was a joyful and meaningful exercise. 💜
“Science mind and mystical heart” yes! I’m constantly looking for language to express that sentiment. Neuroscientist, psychedelic educator, and reiki master here exploring the spaces between science and cultural wisdom. Loving your words and I’m excited to see what comes next.
I’m so very glad we connected here Brittany. 💜 We have walked similar paths, and I believe are very aligned in our perspectives and values. Thank you for being here.
I have always believed that Science and Spirituality work best hand in hand. The title of this piece drew me here. You have put into words and action my entire belief system. Definitely interested!
Linnea, this spoke to me on so many levels. I have enjoyed your notes for months and I’m so glad I saw this post. Thank you for sharing your perspective and why you’re here. You clearly have much to offer many and I look forward to reading more.
Thank you, Tracy for reading and sharing your thoughts. I’m truly honored that you’ve been reading my notes and enjoying them. 💜
Ode to the INFINITE, the FINITE & OUR FOOLISHNESS
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Life’s irony’s the view we benefit
from physical, material delight
as though naught counts but what’s felt or in sight
while ignored our souls are desperate
for what should count the most—the infinite;
yet we’ll go on till it’s too late, despite
much instinct in us of what’s truly right
that life’s content is so inadequate.
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Regardless, to that same life we cling tight
since the physical solely seems definite
thus for material matters we fight
—like the blind-mind addict’s barbiturate—
while Great Hereafter’s placed post-the-finite
so skewed are values foremost we’ll permit.
Beautifully said Frank, thank you for your poetic reflection. 💜🙏💜
Thank you for an invitation to your inner circle. I am excited to learn more about your much needed bridge between science and spirituality.
Wonderful to have you here Cara! Mind-Body work is where it's at, as you well know.
🙏💜🙏
We are all doing our part!
This is lovely, Linnea. I'm a hypnotherapist of over thirty years and I specialize in working with people dealing with all kinds of trauma. In fact I just finished the 4th draft of my book on that subject last night! I agree that integration is important. My contribution is on the spirituality side of things. I'm also a Unity minister. I've found that if we can access the messages trapped in the subconscious and the possibilities swirling in the superconscious, people can find sanctuary and often freedom from the wounds of trauma. I'm excited to read what you have to share. You've probably been writing for awhile here, but I just found you.
I'm so glad that we connected Jane. I've been feeling for a while that there are more of us that think this way then we might otherwise suspect. We're just nervous about speaking up. The spirituality side is so very important, thank you for the work that you do. I'm looking forward to connecting more.🙏
Thanks Linnea. I'm really glad to connect too. I've been recognizing that I'm standing in between mental health and spirituality and am wondering how to describe myself. What bookshelf am I on? Although I practice hypnotherapy and I've identified 5 treatments that are integral to how I practice, I know I'm really a channel of divine healing. The power moving through us and as us is so much bigger. That's what truly sucks about trauma. We get disconnected from the marvel that we are. I'm so glad to know you are out there doing your brilliant work and drawing us together.
We are definitely on the same page then! I have started to notice channeling as well and I become simply a vessel, a delivery system.
Yes!
Spending many decades in college and graduate school getting a PhD in Sociology has left me little room for experiencing spirituality. I once went beyond the five senses with the magic mushroom. I like the balance you struck between science and the mystical. I have traumatic memories that haunt me and I want to let go of. Thank you for offering healing messages.
It’s really quite sad that our institutions look down on the exploration of spirituality. There is so much that science has no way to measure or test, but that is still valid.
I’m glad you got a chance to see beyond the veil with magic mushrooms, and I hope that the journey brought you insight, wisdom, and healing.
I’m very sorry that you still have traumatic memories that haunt you for perhaps they don’t need to haunt you forever.
Linnea, What a beautiful essay! Your work and view of the work resonate deeply with me. The veil between science and magic is thin. Spending time in nature--and experiencing the ecstasy and mysticism of it all--puts science into proper perspective--as one tool in the toolbox.
The veil between science and magic is thin indeed. 💜
Thank you so much for your comment Wendy. I am thrilled that we connected here since we view the world in very much the same way. Scientific minds and mystical hearts!
Hey Linnea! Was wonderful to read this. I too have a science background yet also crave the mystical and magical. Science is amazing! But it's not the only answer. There was a time when religion, science, medicine and magic where all woven together. Yet in our current day and age, this seems to have unraveled. And why I feel we are seeing so much trauma, I definitely have my own. My call, and I hear this in your writing, is to weave this all back together. And we don't do this alone - it's a collaboration.
I knew I felt a kinship with you! I agree 100%. Weavers are desperately needed right now and I am so glad to know you.
Likewise! 💜
I love this manifesto. I'm so happy to have found you. I look forward to more. I'm in a season where I feel more questions than answers - and that actually feels right. Curiosity in place of certainty.
Thanks, Linnea.
Thank you Allison, I am happy that we connected and I look forward to getting to know you through your writing. "It's the question that drives us."
The photo conveys a beautiful healing space as well!
I looked long and hard to find just the right image. Thank you for commenting on it!
Worth the hunt and the wait for the right one!
I have practiced both pediatric medicine, and family therapy, within that space you speak of. Thank you for your eloquence.
No, healing is not all science. Hopefully the science keeps you from some of the stupidest things you might otherwise do...
Being in a healing profession means that you share something essential, from your core being, with the other person.
After many years in practice, I am pivoting. I have became a writer, still exploring the profound, and the ill-defined...
Dear Rae, thank you so much for your comments and for the many, many people you helped in your career in pediatric and family medicine. Healing requires knowledge of course, but the other side - the parts of ourselves that we share with clients/patients - is the sacred part of the work that we must not forget. Thank you for continuing to eplxore the ill-defined. 🙏
Really excited to follow this work
Wow. I think you just made my week. Or month. This piece is as real as it gets for me.
Thank you Tom. I really respect your work and I am honored by your comment. 🙏
This bridge building is gods work. Perhaps literally.