Christopher Scott: Art, Healing, and Self-Discovery with a husband, father, artist, and provider; Giving up cannabis after 22 years; Darkness as the guide to light; Much more… #31

We Are Already Free

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the challenges of balancing your work, creativity, and personal life? Are you seeking inspiration to connect with your true self and find the strength to embrace vulnerability? Or, have you found that substances have become a part of your life in a way which takes more than they give? In today's episode, we're joined by Christopher Scott, a talented tattoo and visual artist, loving husband, and dedicated father who shares his journey of self-discovery, and the deep darkness he’s had to navigate to grow into his authentic expression as a father, husband, and creator. His mission is to awaken to his True Self through the exploration of art, and in turn be a reflection to Others. He is dedicated to being here for the Full Experience that Spirit has to offer. Whatever that may look like.

In this episode, we explore:

1. Why it’s been so empowering for Christopher to stop smoking cannabis after 22 years
2. Why it’s critical to embrace vulnerability and how it can unlock personal growth and self-awareness in your life.
3. How Christopher's experiences with psychedelics, like Bufo and psilocybin, have helped him let go and connect with his true self.
4. You’ll gain insights into the challenges of balancing work, creativity, and family life, and how Chris manages feelings of guilt when struggling to create while others depend on him.
5. Near the end, Chris shares a powerful healing art practice he has created to help people transform old patterns

Join us on a deeply vulnerable and humbly human deep-dive into the life of a provider, creator, and introspective man. I hope this episode inspire you to tap into your own power, creativity, and vulnerability as you navigate your unique path.

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• Christopher Scott on Instagram: https://instagram.com/christopherscott_365
• Christopher Scott's website: https://www.electricsabbathtattoo.com
• Sara Ladyfrog Podcast episode: https://alreadyfree.me/23
• Slow Down Farmstead Episode: https://alreadyfree.me/1
• BOOK: The Sin-Eater's Last Confessions
• Please let me know if I forgot anything. One does one's best ; )

Timestamped Overview:

• [00:07:45] Addiction, divorce, trauma, depression, spiritual growth, quitting cannabis.
• [00:14:59] Quitting cannabis was terrifying, but artist found it made them more creative. Cannabis is a spirit and should not be used in a vape cartridge. Taking a break from it led to a powerful creative experience.
• [00:23:42] Beaten almost to death at a party, reclaimed power through art and energetic integration protocol.
• [00:31:47] Using symbols and colors to access subconscious and create artwork, then "letting it go" by destroying it.
• [00:34:57] Living up to potential is missing the mark of sin.
• [00:36:28] Spiritual attack made artist consider energy in career; realized importance of closing energy space after tattooing sessions.
• [00:38:36] Tattoos have deep, symbolic meaning and can be transformational.
• [00:41:24] Exploring collective human emotions leads to successful career.
• [00:45:11] Letting go and being truthful to yourself and others is difficult but rewarding.
• [00:52:54] We already have the key to our own freedom.

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