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 in the long run sprout and blossom into a new and better way of living.
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 probably the most most well liked stories from his family’s oral tradition and offers corresponding lessons that illustrate the larger ideas within every story.
Ruiz begins by explaining that contrary to the stereotypical image of “witch doctor,” the ancient shamans were women and men who fulfilled several roles within their communities: philosopher, spiritual guide, medical doctor, psychologist, and friend.
According to Ruiz, their teachings aren’t primitive or reserved for a chosen few initiates but are instead a powerful series of lessons on love and life that are to be had to us all. To that aim, he has included exercises, meditations, and shamanic rituals that will help you experience the personal transformation these stories offer.
The shamans taught that the truth you are seeking 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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