035 | James McCrae: Psychedelics & Creativity During the Birthing of A New Humanity
“Humans are very intelligent in some ways, but human intelligence is not capable of understanding the great mystery of it all. The true nature of reality is beyond human comprehension. We can’t know it, but we can kind of feel it.”
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In this episode we talk about:
How psychedelics nurtured James’ creative awakening
How to with with psychedelics in the creative process
Integration and embodiment practices for inner work
The story of Terence McKenna and lessons from his work
The acceleration of humanity and planet earth
Outer space, inner space, and the metaverse
Tapping into your inherit creativity
The limitations of human intelligence in understanding the true nature of reality
Breaking through the veil of illusions, cosmic consciousness and 5D
How to connect with the cosmic realms
Mentioned in the episode:
How to laugh in ironic amusement during your existential crisis by James McRae [book]
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“Creativity is the antidote to fear because creativity is inherently playful.”
Where to find out more about James McCrae:
James McCrae is an author, poet, creativity teacher, and meme-artist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. As the founder of Re-Creation Studio, James teaches conscious creativity to individuals and brands. James is the author of two books: Sh#t Your Ego Says (Hay House, 2017), an autobiographical guidebook for quieting negative self-talk and reconnecting with intuition, and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis (Thought Catalog, 2021), a book of poetry and memes about leaving your comfort zone to embrace the unknown. As a creative strategist, James has led workshops and brainstorms with top global brands (including Microsoft, NBC, Target, Organic Valley, and United Healthcare) to help define their mission, vision, and brand story. He has written articles on creativity for publications like Forbes, HuffPost, Adweek, Yogi Times, Entrepreneur, and Elephant Journal, and his poetry has been featured in literary journals such as American Journal of Poetry, 34th Parallel Magazine, Thought Catalog, New Millennium Writings, and Musepaper. On his popular Instagram page (@wordsarevibrations) James shares daily memes, poems, and illustrations that delight and inspire his audience. He also hosts Homesick Alien Club, a podcast that explores the intersection of creativity, consciousness, and culture. In his spare time, James enjoys practicing yoga, visiting art museums, watching basketball, walking his dogs, and listening to music.
“Creativity is our birthright and our natural state of being. We are inherently creative beings. Our bodies are in perpetual state of recreating itself. We are in a state of perpetual bloom, and it’s only natural for us to express that creatively.”