I read “The Wisdom of the Shamans: What the Ancient Masters Can Teach Us About Love and Life,” by Jose Ruiz, in a weekend. And believe it or not, that isn’t typical for me since I tend to read between 8 and 12 books simultaneously. But this one got read FAST.
☕☕☕☕☕ (5 out of 5 coffee mugs)
My esoteric studies have lately been lingering around the Buddhist, Yogi, and shaman elements in our lives lately. This one is different because of how Jose includes so many stories within each chapter to help us conceptualize his points on living and shamanic traditions.
I have often wanted to hear these stories told by shamans, and this book is a treasure trove, filled with stories about life.
Wisdom of the Shamans: What the Ancient Masters Can Teach Us about Love and Life
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- The Wisdom of the Shamans:
- What the Ancient Masters Can Teach Us About Love and Life
- By: Don Jose Ruiz
- Narrated by: Charlie Varon
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 04-30-18
In “The Wisdom of the Shamans,” don Jose Ruiz shares profound insights from the ancient Toltec tradition.
Here are some of the top lessons to take away from this enlightening book:
- Inner Wisdom: The shamans taught that the truth you seek is inside of you. By looking inward, you can find the innate wisdom that lives within.
- Personal Freedom: The teachings emphasize the importance of finding your own personal freedom. This involves breaking free from societal expectations and living authentically.
- Living in Harmony: The shamans believed in living in peace and harmony with oneself, others, and the planet. This holistic approach to life fosters a sense of balance and well-being.
- Service to Others: Being of service to others and the planet is a key aspect of the shamanic teachings. This selfless approach to life can lead to personal fulfillment and a deeper connection with the world around you.
- Transformation through Stories: The book highlights the power of storytelling as a tool for personal transformation. The ancient shamans used teaching stories to implant seeds of knowledge that could blossom into a new and better way of life.
- Exercises and Rituals: Ruiz includes practical exercises, meditations, and shamanic rituals to help readers experience the personal transformation these stories offer.
By embracing these lessons, readers can embark on a journey of self-discovery, personal freedom, and harmonious living. “The Wisdom of the Shamans” serves as a guide to finding the innate wisdom within and living a life of love and service.
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Publisher’s summary – The Wisdom of the Shamans’ by Jose Ruiz
For generation after generation, Toltec shamans have passed down their wisdom through teaching stories. The purpose of these stories is to implant a seed of knowledge in the mind of the listener, where it can ultimately sprout and blossom into a new and better way of life.
In The Wisdom of the Shamans: What the Ancient Masters Can Teach Us about Love and Life, Toltec shaman and master storyteller Don Jose Ruiz shares some of the most popular stories from his family’s oral tradition and offers corresponding lessons that illustrate the larger ideas within each story.
Ruiz begins by explaining that contrary to the stereotypical image of “witchdoctor”, the ancient shamans were men and women who fulfilled several roles within their communities: philosopher, spiritual guide, medical doctor, psychologist, and friend.
According to Ruiz, their teachings are not primitive or reserved for a chosen few initiates but are instead a powerful series of lessons on love and life that are available us all. To that aim, he has included exercises, meditations, and shamanic rituals in an effort to help you experience the personal transformation these stories offer.
The shamans taught that the truth you seek is inside of you. Let these stories, lessons, and tools be your guide to finding the innate wisdom that lives within.
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