Adam Elenbaas on Reality Sandwich

Astrology, Ayahuasca, and Reincarnation
Adam Elenbaas

You can visit a psychic shop in almost every big city and get told about your past lives: you were famous, you lost someone you loved. But the best past life regressions are like very sobering parables; they leave us with a feeling of freedom and of the multi-dimensionality of time and space. My first happened almost a year ago.

The New Age Pentecost
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I was visiting a classroom of undergraduate Philosophy and Religion students talking about ayahuasca shamanism this past November. The question was posed to me, “Is ayahuasca a new religion?”

Evolution: A Story from the Stars
Adam Elenbaas

From an astrological point of view the entire 2012 movement can be seen as a warning from the creative unconsciousness of the human soul. The lesson or the goal of this astrologically based cultural movement (Mayan or otherwise) has always been the same: let's produce less fate and create more free will.

Star Crossed Lovers
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In my first year as an astrologer the most relentless question I've fielded in over 500 sessions has been "When will I meet my soul mate?" Astrology has always had a lot to say on the subject of love. The answers aren't always what people want to hear but they are almost always what people need to hear.

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Fishers of Men: The Gospel of an Ayahuasca Vision Quest

“The journey [Elenbaas] writes about should not be missed…
This is a book for fathers and their sons; it beats the swagger of war stories.”

—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“...[A]n extremely engaging and original take on the traditional coming-of-age memoir, melding Bible-Belt fundamentalism with
psychedelic revelation.”

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3rd Annual Ayahuasca Monologues

Following last year's successful event, we are pleased to present five new visionary stories about ayahuasca, the renowned sacred brew of the Amazon. For centuries, shamans have drunk this powerful concoction to heal illness, obtain mystical insights, contact spirit guides, and explore magical worlds.

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A Color Called White

Motor taxis raced in the streets and palm leaves blew wildly in the night wind. The sky was black above me. A streak of white lightning flashed beneath the surface of a grey cloud. I stood under the awning of La Casona speaking to Manuel, waiting for the rain.

¨I know her,¨ he said to me.

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"Banish the word 'struggle' from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration. We are the ones we have been waiting for." — Hopi elders

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About Me

Bio

Originally from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Adam Elenbaas holds a BA in Philosophy, an MA in English Language & Literature, and an MFA in Creative Writing. A recovered Christian fundamentalist, Elenbaas lives in New York and is currently awaiting the publication of his book: a memoir based upon his recent years of recovery work with ayahuasca shamanism in the Peruvian Amazon, Fishers of Men is being published by Tarcher/Penguin. Adam is a Contributing Editor for RealitySandwich.

Skills and talents
I love writing, reading, going to the movies, practicing yoga, meditating, working with ayahuasca, watching and playing sports, and spending time with the people I love.
What I'm Reading
Literary non-fiction these days: Peter Matthiessen, Greg Bottoms, Tim O'Brien, Nick Flynn, etc. Fiction: Silko, Mcarthy, Endo, McElmurray, and more!
What I'm Listening To
Yeasayer is a recent favorite. I've given Sufjan Stevens a chance lately and have been pleasantly surprised. The Whitest Boy Alive. Always love the FireTheft. Sunny Day Real Estate.I mean, my ipod is really jammed full of stuff!
Movies I've Seen Recently
I love watching movies the way I've come to read books. I really appreciate watching for craft: how does a director/writer make dialog work? How do colors influence my emotions? Stuff like that really gets me excited.
Website I'm Into
RealitySandwich

Education

High school
Burnsville High School, Minnesota
College
Bethel College, St. Paul Minnesota
Graduate school
MA Central Michigan University, MFA Georgia College & State University
Additional study
Certified Meditation Instructor

Work

Employer
I am an art/activities therapist at a SRO in Manhattan. I work with adult schizophrenics at St. Francis Friends of the Poor.
Position
Social Worker/Activities Therapist