The initial 'inside' the human can reach is the psyche and memory of its experiences and reactions. The human mind is not alone on this inward journey, but always accompanied by the infinity of all it is a part of, even if it might not feel so at times. There is a fear of looking inside, so how do one turn the fear of looking inside in to answer the question, who am I?

The most giving method is when curiosity drives the search. By being determined, the mind can 'will' the dive into its wisdom. It may take many attempts of short dives before the inner realm becomes familiar enough to light the curiosity to explore this inner world. The human mind slowly becomes wise about itself. It also gets wise about its relation to 'the outer world'. Curiosity signals a great openness to life, Some may call it courage, and indeed, it takes courage to face ones infinite self.

Eduardo Zotz is a Yagesero (Ayahuasca practitioner) and apprentice of traditional medicine, working closely with the Cofán masters of Ecuador and Colombia. His journey in the study of traditional medicine began more than 22 years ago, with the Cofán and Siona elders in Colombia.