Hello there-

This message is specifically to Raju or anyone else who happens upon this thread that has profound experience with Santo Daime.

I am basically seeking guidance in some way or a mentor of sorts to help assist me on my path.

There are several reasons for which I am seeking this assistance, and I am eager to discuss these with a person who already has some significant experience on their own path. I am not ill. I am not looking for a quick painless spiritual fix or to get "high" in any way. I am simply feeling 100% complete drawn to this ideology and in what I would consider some pretty extraordinary ways. I would have never in my wildest dreams have imagined myself writing this response even several months ago, but with each passing day, my need grows more.

I do not know what else to say - except for maybe that while I am very eager to begin my own path, I am quite fearful for some reason as well. I am trying to convince myself that it is simple fear of the unknown but for some reason and I have no idea why, I think it may be much larger than that.

I would GREATLY appreciate ANY guidance anyone could provide.

I have studied the Bible, the Bhagavad Gita (which I actually purchase at random nearly a decade ago for no apparant reason at the time - now I see why) and the Forest of Visions on my own, but clearly the time has come for a more guided approach.

I live in Florida and would love if I could find some members nearby, but would appreciate ANY guidance and/or go just about anywhere at this point.

Please advise if possible. Thank you very much for your time.

Mandy

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