The Art of Humanity
Our Work & Projects
Every individual is a unique piece of art, molded by their experiences, backgrounds, and ancestries. Together, we form a rich tapestry that reflects the essence of humanity. At I Thrive, we honor and heal this collective experience through initiatives like the Kintsukuroi Project, the Looking Glass Project, advocacy, healing interventions, and activism. Each of these projects and initiatives serve as their own artistic endeavor designed to spark reflection, healing, and transformation.
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The Kintsukuroi Project, inspired by the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, celebrates resilience and the transformative power of post-traumatic growth. By turning pain into purpose, it highlights the beauty of healing and weaves diverse survivor stories into a collective tapestry of hope. Through art, advocacy, and storytelling, the project empowers individuals to reclaim their narratives, challenge stigma, and inspire change, proving that scars can be the foundation for strength and beauty.
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Key Aspects of the Kintsukuroi Project
Artistic Healing:
• Using storytelling, visual arts, and performances to amplify survivor voices and symbolize strength.
• Hosting creative workshops that encourage survivors to express and process their experiences through art.
Advocacy for Change:
• Promoting reforms to prioritize survivor safety, dignity, and justice in institutions and therapeutic settings.
• Collaborating with organizations and policymakers to implement trauma-informed practices and accountability measures.
Community Building:
• Creating inclusive spaces where survivors connect, share experiences, and find strength in collective resilience.
• Organizing gatherings and support circles focused on empowerment and shared healing.
Educational Outreach:
• Hosting workshops and public events to raise awareness about trauma and recovery.
• Providing resources to educate individuals and institutions on the importance of healing and resilience.
Inspiring Empowerment:
• Helping survivors reclaim their narratives and recognize their strength through post-traumatic growth.
• Showcasing stories of resilience to inspire others to find purpose and transformation through healing.
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A Symbol of Strength and Hope
The Kintsukuroi Project serves as a beacon of hope, demonstrating that beauty and strength can emerge from brokenness. It empowers survivors, fosters community, and drives systemic change, inspiring a more compassionate and inclusive world.
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The Looking Glass Project is a performance art initiative aimed at healing the conscience of humanity by confronting systemic failures and advocating for peace, safety, and ethical reform. Using creative expression and nonviolent resistance, the project sheds light on abuses, exposes cultural and ethical challenges, and inspires meaningful change. Grounded in advocacy and healing, the Looking Glass Project calls on individuals and institutions to reflect on their role in perpetuating harm and embrace accountability, justice, and compassion.
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Key Focuses of the Looking Glass Project
Peace and Safety Advocacy:
• Promoting safety across campuses, communities, and the evolving field of psychedelic science.
• Advocating for survivor-centered reforms that prioritize the well-being and protection of vulnerable individuals.
Exposing Abuse:
• Addressing issues of psychedelic-facilitated sexual assault and other harms, amplifying survivor voices to challenge silence and stigma.
• Sharing firsthand accounts and evidence to highlight systemic failures and demand institutional accountability.
Ethical and Cultural Reform:
• Bringing awareness to critical ethical challenges in therapeutic, academic, and spiritual settings that demand systemic change.
• Advocating for trauma-informed practices and clear ethical standards to prevent future harm.
Creative Protest:
• Using performance art as a tool for nonviolent resistance and peaceful advocacy, creating powerful visual and emotional narratives to inspire change.
• Engaging in symbolic acts and storytelling to expose harm while promoting healing and reconciliation.
Educating and Inspiring Change:
• Encouraging institutions and communities to acknowledge their complicity in perpetuating harm and implement solutions for a more equitable future.
• Hosting workshops, discussions, and creative demonstrations to raise awareness and inspire collective action.
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A Call to Reflection and Action
The Looking Glass Project is a call to action, urging humanity to confront systemic harm and prioritize safety, justice, and healing. By blending art and advocacy, it fosters awareness, challenges cultural norms, and inspires change, paving the way for a more compassionate and ethical future. Through this initiative, I THRIVE amplifies survivor voices and promotes a culture of accountability, ensuring the protection and dignity of all.
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Inspired by Satyagraha, Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles of civil disobedience, our nonviolent activism seeks to awaken the conscience of institutions and communities. Through peaceful resistance, advocacy, and creative interventions, we confront systemic injustices, amplify survivor voices, and demand meaningful reform. These efforts aim to address harm, promote accountability, and protect vulnerable individuals across diverse fields, from academia to psychedelic sciences.
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Key Areas of Nonviolent Advocacy
• University Reform:
• Advocating for policies that protect survivors of sexual harassment and assault, particularly those reporting misconduct by faculty.
• Pushing for clear, transparent reporting mechanisms and anti-retaliation safeguards to ensure survivors can come forward without fear.
• Safe Psychedelic Science:
• Proposing reforms to ensure ethical and safe practices in psychedelic-assisted therapies, emphasizing trauma-informed care and clear boundaries to protect vulnerable patients.
• Highlighting the necessity of global safety protocols to prevent harm and ensure accountability in this emerging field.
• Regulatory Oversight:
• Recommending the establishment of a global regulatory framework to monitor and safeguard psychedelic-assisted therapies.
• Drawing on models like the Tantra Federation to propose ethical standards, practitioner certifications, and independent oversight to prevent abuse and ensure safety.
• Creative Protest and Awareness Campaigns:
• Using art, storytelling, and performance to expose systemic failures and inspire public dialogue on critical issues.
• Demonstrating the power of peaceful resistance to challenge entrenched systems of harm and injustice.
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Our nonviolent resistance efforts stand as a call for justice, integrity, and transformation. By holding institutions accountable and fostering a culture of compassion and ethical responsibility, we aim to create safer, more equitable environments for all.
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Changing the Culture Through Art, Activism, and Service
At I THRIVE, we are transforming the culture of psychedelic therapies and mental health by confronting harmful practices, advocating for systemic change, and empowering survivors. Through art, activism, and service, we promote healing, accountability, and inclusivity, fostering a culture where safety, ethical practices, and the well-being of all participants are prioritized.
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Key Ways We Are Changing the Culture
• Challenging Harmful Practices:
• Addressing systemic failures and unethical behaviors within psychedelic science and mental health practices.
• Advocating for comprehensive safety protocols, ethical oversight, and survivor-centered policies to protect vulnerable individuals.
• Empowering Survivors:
• Creating platforms for survivors to share their stories, reclaim their narratives, and lead efforts to enact systemic change.
• Promoting trauma-informed care and resources to support survivors in their healing journeys.
• Inspiring Change Through Art:
• Using creative expression to amplify survivor voices, challenge stigmas, and highlight resilience and post-traumatic growth.
• Developing art-based initiatives to bring attention to systemic issues and inspire cultural transformation.
• Engaging in Activism:
• Advocating for peace, safety, and justice in psychedelic medicine, academic institutions, and mental health communities.
• Participating in campaigns that raise awareness, hold institutions accountable, and set new ethical standards.
• Fostering Inclusivity and Transformation:
• Promoting a more inclusive culture where all participants in psychedelic and mental health practices feel safe, respected, and supported.
• Encouraging individuals and organizations to prioritize dignity, ethical care, and transformative practices.
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Through these efforts, I THRIVE is paving the way for a safer and more ethical future in psychedelic therapies and mental health. By addressing harmful norms, empowering survivors, and promoting systemic reform, we are ensuring that healing practices uphold the highest standards of integrity, compassion, and accountability.
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At I THRIVE, we have transformed our personal experiences of harm and healing into a comprehensive model for regulating psychedelic medicine providers. Inspired by the challenges we faced, we created a framework that prioritizes safety, ethical practices, and accountability to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure responsible, transparent practices in the rapidly evolving field of psychedelic-assisted therapies. By addressing systemic failures, we aim to foster a culture of trust and integrity, ensuring that the promise of psychedelic medicine is realized without compromising the dignity and safety of its participants.
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Key Aspects of Our Regulatory Model
• Safety as a Foundational Principle:
• Our framework emphasizes trauma-informed care, clear boundaries, and robust safety protocols to protect clients, particularly those with a history of trauma.
• Establishing Ethical Standards:
• Proposed universal guidelines for psychedelic practitioners, including informed consent, maintaining professional boundaries, and respecting client autonomy.
• Advocated for the mandatory reporting of misconduct to ensure accountability and prevent harm.
• Training and Certification Requirements:
• Developed tiered certifications based on practitioner experience and training in psychedelic pharmacology, trauma-informed care, and ethical practices.
• Called for hands-on, supervised training to prepare providers for the unique challenges of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
• Independent Oversight and Monitoring:
• Recommended regular audits and independent reviews of psychedelic therapy centers and institutions to ensure compliance with safety and ethical standards.
• Advocated for accessible, secure reporting mechanisms for survivors to report misconduct without fear of retaliation.
• Global Accountability and Transparency:
• Proposed an international regulatory body to oversee the field, inspired by the structure of the Tantra Federation, to set ethical benchmarks and prevent harm on a global scale.
• Suggested mechanisms for ongoing evaluation and adaptation of standards as the field evolves.
• Empowering Survivors and Communities:
• Designed a survivor-centered approach, ensuring that those who have experienced harm have access to support services, including trauma counseling and legal assistance.
• Engaged in educational campaigns to raise awareness of ethical concerns and safety practices in psychedelic science.
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By alchemizing our experiences into this regulatory framework, we aim to ensure that the psychedelic medicine renaissance fulfills its potential for healing without perpetuating harm. This model serves as a blueprint for accountability and safety, empowering practitioners, institutions, and survivors to build a field rooted in integrity, transparency, and compassion. Through these efforts, I THRIVE is working to protect vulnerable individuals and establish a foundation for ethical and effective psychedelic-assisted therapies.
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Changing the Culture Through Art, Activism, and Service
At I THRIVE, we are reshaping the culture of psychedelic therapies and mental health by challenging harmful practices, advocating for safety and ethics, and empowering survivors. Through art, activism, and service, we promote healing and systemic change, fostering a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and transformation.
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Key Ways We Are Changing the Culture
Challenging Harmful Practices:
• Confronting systemic failures and unethical practices in psychedelic science.
• Advocating for safety protocols, ethical oversight, and survivor-centered policies.
Empowering Survivors:
• Providing platforms for survivors to reclaim their stories and lead change.
• Advocating for trauma-informed care and resources to support healing.
Inspiring Change Through Art:
• Using creative expression to amplify survivor voices, challenge stigma, and promote healing.
Driving Activism:
• Standing for peace, safety, and justice through campaigns that raise awareness and set ethical standards.
Fostering Inclusivity and Transformation:
• Promoting an inclusive, supportive culture in psychedelic medicine and mental health practices.
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Through these efforts, I THRIVE challenges harmful norms, inspires systemic reform, and ensures that safety, ethics, and dignity remain central to healing practices.
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At I THRIVE, we are taking a stand for peace and safety in campuses, communities, and the field of psychedelic medicine. By advocating for rigorous standards and ethical practices, we aim to protect vulnerable individuals and foster environments of healing and accountability. To inspire meaningful change, we have developed the Pledge for Peace and Safety, a commitment to prioritizing safety, ethical conduct, and transparency in all spaces where healing and growth take place. This pledge serves as a call to action, encouraging individuals, organizations, and communities to stand together in creating a safer, more compassionate world.
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Key Components of the Pledge for Peace and Safety
Campus and Community Safety:
• Advocating for survivor-centered policies and transparent reporting mechanisms to protect individuals from harm in academic and communal settings.
• Promoting trauma-informed practices to ensure the safety and dignity of all community members.
Ethical Practices in Psychedelic Medicine:
• Calling for clear ethical guidelines, practitioner accountability, and rigorous training standards to prevent harm and foster trust in psychedelic-assisted therapies.
• Advocating for regulatory oversight to ensure that ethical breaches are addressed promptly and effectively.
Commitment to Accountability:
• Encouraging institutions and individuals to take responsibility for their actions and implement measures to prevent future harm.
• Promoting open dialogue and transparency to build trust and facilitate collective healing.
Creating Safe and Inclusive Spaces:
• Supporting initiatives that prioritize the safety, inclusion, and well-being of all participants in healing practices, regardless of their background or experiences.
• Advocating for community education to raise awareness about safety, ethics, and cultural sensitivity.
Promoting Peace and Transformation:
• Inspiring individuals and organizations to embrace peace, nonviolence, and collaboration as core principles in their work.
• Fostering a culture of growth and resilience by addressing systemic challenges and prioritizing the well-being of vulnerable populations.
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A Call to Action
The Pledge for Peace and Safety is more than a commitment—it is a movement to create a world where safety, ethics, and accountability are at the forefront of all healing practices. At I THRIVE, we invite individuals, organizations, and communities to join us in taking this pledge, standing together to protect the vulnerable, promote peace, and inspire transformative change. By working collectively, we can ensure that healing spaces are not only safe but also empowering, compassionate, and inclusive for all.
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The art of humanity lies in its ability to navigate the interplay of shadow and light—transforming pain into purpose, harm into healing, and silence into meaningful action. At I THRIVE, we explore this dynamic through advocacy, art, and activism, revealing both the resilience of the human spirit and the challenges we face as a society. Our work, from nonviolent resistance to narrative healing, shines a light on systemic failures while inspiring hope and change. Initiatives like the Kintsukuroi Project and the Looking Glass Project celebrate resilience and post-traumatic growth while offering powerful social commentary on issues such as rape culture, institutional complicity, and the need for systemic reform. By using art and storytelling to challenge harmful practices and amplify survivor voices, we create space for reflection, accountability, and transformation, fostering a culture rooted in safety, compassion, and ethical responsibility.
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The art of humanity is also reflected in our ability to turn personal and collective experiences into catalysts for change. By addressing systemic failures in psychedelic medicine, mental health practices, and university policies, we emphasize the potential for growth and justice. The Pledge for Peace and Safety calls on individuals and institutions to commit to dignity, accountability, and the well-being of all participants, promoting safety as a shared value. Our narrative healing efforts empower survivors to reclaim their stories, move beyond the label of “survivor,” and embrace their identities with strength and purpose. Through these initiatives, we illuminate a path toward a more inclusive and ethical future, demonstrating that by addressing both our shadows and our light, we can foster healing, connection, and lasting positive change.
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Looking ahead, I THRIVE will continue our service efforts, art therapy initiatives, and innovative interventions designed to support healing and growth. We continue to build our work and projects to integrate creative expression and therapeutic practices, offering accessible tools for individuals and communities to process trauma and rediscover their strength. Future initiatives will focus on expanded advocacy efforts to reach broader audiences and inspire systemic change. As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to empowering survivors, challenging harmful systems, and advancing the transformative potential of art, advocacy, and service to create a more compassionate and just world.
How Art Heals
Art has long been recognized as a powerful tool for healing, offering a means to express emotions, process trauma, and foster self-discovery. Research supports the therapeutic benefits of art; studies show that engaging in artistic activities can reduce stress, lower cortisol levels, and improve overall mental health by activating the brain’s reward and pleasure pathways. Art therapy, in particular, has been proven effective in treating conditions like PTSD, anxiety, and depression, providing a non-verbal outlet for emotions that are difficult to articulate. Incorporating art into your daily life can be as simple as keeping a journal for doodling or free writing, creating a vision board, or taking a few minutes to sketch or paint mindfully. Structured practices like guided art therapy sessions or online art workshops can deepen the healing process, while community-based art projects foster connection and a sense of belonging. Whether through painting, crafting, or simply enjoying the creative process, art can become a daily ritual for emotional release, self-expression, and resilience building.
“At the deepest level, the creative process and the healing process arise from a single source. When you are an artist, you are a healer; a wordless trust of the same mystery is the foundation of your work and its integrity.”
