Podcasts about naguals

This is the first part of an interview that Jasun Horsley did with Hunter for his podcast The Liminalist and was released on February 1, 2020 as Episode #227. He writes: Conversation with Hunter Muse on her experience with Carlos Castaneda, the sorcery path, & on the edges of Hollywood insider weirdness. Part One: The Gospel of Carlos (0 – 28 mins) First encounter with the Castaneda group in Tempe, Arizona, witches party, talks at the Phoenix bookstore, the lure of the second attention, magical passes, tensegrity on YouTube, becoming an insect, first impressions, recruitment meetings, moneyed people, Kylie Lundahl, doing what it takes, secret Sunday classes, Carlos' decree on bored fucks. Part Two: Layers of the Onion (28 – 55 mins) First meeting with Carlos, the look of a Mexican valet, expectations for a sorcerer, the spell of the books, referencing don Juan, an added secret layer, a mystical package, charging for knowledge, the power of intent, seeing through the cult, government programs, the seed of don Juan, Carlos' compound, working at Cleargreen, the layers of the onion, Merilyn Tunneshende, Margaret Runyan, Amy Wallace, doing sound at seminars, Carol Tiggs' notes, throw the books away, wanting to believe. Part Three: The Trigger Effect (55 mins – end) Writing Sorcerer's Apprentice, editorial assistance, Irving Wallace's amphetamine addiction, an incoherent narrative, Amy's drug use, dumping secrets on Amy, the bridge between Carlos and the cult, Castaneda's death, the cover-up, a magical veneer, the disillusionment process, enmeshed sorcerers & sex games, the trigger effect, the Castaneda legacy, the film rights, Haley Van Houston, where the witches went, the final edit of Amy's book, Amy's sacrifices, Amy's bugging devices, assignments from Amy, sorcery soap opera. Jasun's Auticulture site: https://auticulture.com/ Jasun's new Land Made Man site: https://landmademan.com/ To support The Melt just visit our Locals page at https://themeltpodcast.locals.com/ or our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/themeltpodcast where you can subscribe for as little as $5 a month to receive extended episodes, exclusive episodes, and early access to regular episodes. For one time donations- PayPal: fosamsara@gmail.com   Find The Melt on… Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2365404 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMeltPodcast Check out our merch at: https://the-melt.creator-spring.com/   Music by The Godawful Joy: https://thegodawfuljoy.bandcamp.com/releases and Matt Presti: https://www.mattpresti.com/music.html

This is the second part of an interview that Jasun Horsley did with Hunter for his podcast The Liminalist and was released on February 1, 2020 as Episode #227. He writes: Conversation with Hunter Muse on her experience with Carlos Castaneda, the sorcery path, & on the edges of Hollywood insider weirdness. Part Four: The Teeth that Fit the Wound (0 – 22 mins) Amy Wallace's drug addiction, Castaneda's power circle, sorcerers hierarchy, a cult of masturbators, the androgynous look, exploiting narcissism, friends with Carrie Fisher, losing don Juan, Amy's childhood trauma, the teeth that fit the wound, dissociative disorders & brain bifurcation, a sorcerer's rationale, ego destruction. Part Five: A Manufactured Mythos (22 mins – 45 mins) A tragic trajectory, the capstone of the Castaneda opus, UCLA cover-up, an industry of sorcery, Margaret Runyan's book, a manufactured mythos, Bruce Wagner & Map to the Stars, a Hollywood party, one of the elements, synchronized scripts, working as a hostess at a taxi dancer club, Tracy Kramer, Suzanne Lanza, Wagner & Carol Tiggs, John Cusack's body work in Map to the Stars, the egotism of the healer, sorcerers' placebo. Part Six:  Hollywood blood party (45 mins – end) More parallels between Map to the Stars & Castaneda, sorcerer-incest, the blue scout, evil Hollywood, Wagner as the usher, Julianne Moore & Carrie Fisher, child sacrifice, the Hollywood rat race, a celebration of depravity, procuring women in Hollywood, normalizing perversity, Hollywood blood party, sexual objectification of children, dark Disney, amorality for sorcerers & superstars, Family Guy. Jasun's Auticulture site: https://auticulture.com/ Jasun's new Land Made Man site: https://landmademan.com/ To support The Melt just visit our Locals page at https://themeltpodcast.locals.com/ or our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/themeltpodcast where you can subscribe for as little as $5 a month to receive extended episodes, exclusive episodes, and early access to regular episodes. For one time donations- PayPal: fosamsara@gmail.com   Find The Melt on… Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2365404 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMeltPodcast Check out our merch at: https://the-melt.creator-spring.com/   Music by The Godawful Joy: https://thegodawfuljoy.bandcamp.com/releases and Matt Presti: https://www.mattpresti.com/music.html

I am so excited to have the opportunity to talk to the amazing Don José Ruiz about how the power of animals can help us connect with nature. Don José is a renowned shaman and author who has written extensively on the topic of power animals. In this interview, he shares his insights on the ways in which animals can teach us about the natural world and help us to feel more connected to it. This interview is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about how animals can help us connect with nature. Ruiz is a gifted teacher, and he shares his insights in a clear and easy-to-understand way. If you are looking for guidance on how to connect with animals, this interview is a must-watch. Episode Guest:don Jose Ruiz was born in Mexico City, Mexico and was raised in Tijuana, Mexico. When he was 21 he came to live in the U.S. with his father, don Miguel Ruiz. From a very young age don Jose was guided by many teachers present in his life including, his mother and father, his grandmother Sarita, and several other Naguals. Through masterful guidance by his teachers and amazing life experiences with precision synchronicity, Jose came to 'silent knowledge'; he witnessed the world as it is, without any story. In his early twenties, don Jose lost his eyesight. In his process of surrendering, he learned the value of learning to listen; to listen to his inner wisdom and integrity and to see different perspectives, while knowing nothing is personal. He had a renewed love and gratitude for life ~ and he found acceptance, happiness and abundance; he found bliss. He grasped a true understanding of faith, love, gratitude and humility. Through his surrender and faith, in concert with modern medicine Jose recovered his eyesight.Like his father, combining new insights with ancient wisdom, don Jose Ruiz is dedicating his life to sharing the ancient Toltec wisdom by translating it into practical, everyday life concepts that promote transformation through truth, love and common sense. don Jose teaches and lectures across the United States and around the world: Power Journeys to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, Palenque, Tulum and Coba; workshops with guest don Miguel or other teachers at Omega ­ NY, Austin, and Vancouver.don Jose Ruiz has now collaborated with his father don Miguel Ruiz on a new book that offers a fresh perspective on the Four Agreements, and a powerful new agreement for transforming our lives into our personal heaven: The Fifth Agreement.The Fifth Agreement takes us to a deeper level of awareness of the power of the Self, and returns us to the authenticity we were born with. In this compelling sequel to The Four Agreements, we are reminded of the greatest gift we can give ourselves: the freedom to be who we really are.One of don Jose's newest passions is his band Circle of shadows. The Circle of Shadows is a collective of artists that formed in 2008, inspired by the dream of different voices coming together to share a common message of truth. Although geographically dispersed, the various members of the collective gather to create, record and tour. In 2009, the group released their first studio album, don Jose Ruiz and The Circle of Shadows, a CD combining music with inspiring words and original artwork. The collective currently includes Jose Ruiz (author and Shaman), Greg Beaton (musician, producer and voice actor), Joe Gasparik (musician and producer), Aaron Landman (visual artist and video producer), and Jed Rees (musician, arranger and actor).Connect with don Jose RuizWEBSITE INSTAGRAM

The last episode we talked about the wonderful Zapotec people and their belief in a shapeshifting human called a Nagual.  Imagine walking through the jungles of Mexico on your way home when you see a dog, jaguar, or even and owl that doesn't look just right.  Then you hear it speak... HA HA! I have a deal to make with you. Would you take the deal? Sit back and listen to a few tales of some who accepted the Naguals offer and what became of them.Don't forget to get in on our t-shirt giveaway on IG and TikTok. Follow the instructions on the pinned post and good luck.  Merch store- https://indigenoustales.threadless.com/Email us at info@behillnetwork.com Also check out our Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/indigenous_tales/And our TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@indigenous_talesAmanda Bland Dallas area Bakeryinstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cupidsweetsbakes/Cupid Sweets- https://www.facebook.com/cupidsweets

Welcome to our Mesoamerica series. We have had a lot of request for the indigenous people of this region and I have to tell you the people are amazing.  So please sit back and enjoy.  A Nagual, is a human capable of turning into an animal like a jaguar, eagle, hummingbird, owl, coyote, or snake. Including the metamorphosis, they are capable of performing incredible magic, cast spells, and killings. They feed from all kinds of animals but their main source of food is people's desires and fears. It is said that only the magicians and shamans can turn into Naguals through dark ceremonies that allow them to turn into a different creature and yield its power. However, not all magicians can be Naguals since Nagualism is said to be acquired at birth and needs to be cultivated. Do you identify as Indigenous not Latino? Please let us know. Also, send in your stories to info@behillnetwork.com with the subject Stories. We are ready for another listener tails episode. Don't forget to get in on the T-shirt giveaway on instagram and TikTok. Lastly, check out our MMIW shirt on our merch store, all proceeds will go to The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center.  Merch store- https://indigenoustales.threadless.com/Email us at info@behillnetwork.com Also check out our Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/indigenous_tales/And our TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@indigenous_talesAmanda Bland Dallas area Bakeryinstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cupidsweetsbakes/Cupid Sweets- https://www.facebook.com/cupidsweets

In the very first episode of The Marc Clair Show, Marc welcomes in Tony Markel, host of The Confessions Podcast, where witnesses tell true tales of their own paranormal experiences. Along the way, Tony discusses how he took interest in the paranormal, how he reconciles paranormal phenomena with his Christian beliefs, and previews a brand new podcast he is working on centering on an absolutely mind blowing tale that has to be heard to be believed. In the extended version for premium subscribers, Marc and Tony step into the Smoke-Filled room and go deeper and discuss Werewolf gangs, the Book of Enoch, Skinwalker Ranch, Naguals in Joshua Tree, spiritual chimeras and more! For early access, extended interviews and exclusive bonus content, support The Marc Clair Show on one of the following platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarcClairShow (Patreon.com/MarcClairShow) Rokfin: https://rokfin.com/marcclairshow (Rokfin.com/MarcClairShow) SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/marc-clair-show (Subscribestar.com/Marc-Clair-Show) Join the https://t.me/+S4ZBbjYNIZRiMzZh (Marc Clair Show Telegram Chat) Follow Marc's writing at https://my.captivate.fm/MarcClair.Substack.com (MarcClair.Substack.com) Find links to all of my platforms and premium subscription sites over at https://my.captivate.fm/MarcClair.com (MarcClair.com).

This is the first part of an interview that Jasun Horsley did with Hunter for his podcast The Liminalist and was released on February 1, 2020 as Episode #227. He writes: Conversation with Hunter Muse on her experience with Carlos Castaneda, the sorcery path, & on the edges of Hollywood insider weirdness. Part One: The... Read More

This is the second part of an interview that Jasun Horsley did with Hunter for his podcast The Liminalist and was released on February 1, 2020 as Episode #227. He writes: Conversation with Hunter Muse on her experience with Carlos Castaneda, the sorcery path, & on the edges of Hollywood insider weirdness. Part Four: The... Read More

Released in 1997 this Toltec Wisdom Book explains the spirituality of the Naguals through 4 key self agreements. Ruiz imparts his esoteric knowledge that you haven't encountered in most other self help novels. Adjacent to The Alchemist, ths novel emphasizes self regulation & accountability through concise phrases. Renowned for its impact on readers, this piece has been praised by many influential figures & influenced a large part of the world. All Episodes currently streaming on most podcast platforms. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Don Jose Ruiz was born in Mexico City, Mexico and was raised in Tijuana, Mexico. When he was 21 he came to live in the U.S. with his father, don Miguel Ruiz. From a very young age don Jose was guided by many teachers present in his life including, his mother and father, his grandmother Sarita, and several other Naguals. Through masterful guidance by his teachers and amazing life experiences with precision synchronicity, Jose came to 'silent knowledge'; he witnessed the world as it is, without any story. In his early twenties, don Jose lost his eyesight. In his process of surrendering, he learned the value of learning to listen; to listen to his inner wisdom and integrity and to see different perspectives, while knowing nothing is personal. He had a renewed love and gratitude for life ~ and he found acceptance, happiness and abundance; he found bliss. He grasped a true understanding of faith, love, gratitude and humility. Through his surrender and faith, in concert with modern medicine Jose recovered his eyesight. Like his father, combining new insights with ancient wisdom, don Jose Ruiz is dedicating his life to sharing the ancient Toltec wisdom by translating it into practical, everyday life concepts that promote transformation through truth, love and common sense. don Jose teaches and lectures across the United States and around the world: Power Journeys to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, Palenque, Tulum and Coba; workshops with guest don Miguel or other teachers at Omega ­ NY, Austin, and Vancouver. don Jose Ruiz has now collaborated with his father don Miguel Ruiz on a new book that offers a fresh perspective on the Four Agreements, and a powerful new agreement for transforming our lives into our personal heaven: The Fifth Agreement. The Fifth Agreement takes us to a deeper level of awareness of the power of the Self, and returns us to the authenticity we were born with. In this compelling sequel to The Four Agreements, we are reminded of the greatest gift we can give ourselves: the freedom to be who we really are.

The term nagual, also spelled nahual, refers to the guardian spirit of some Mesoamerican Indians. In some areas the nagual is the animal into which certain powerful men can transform themselves to do evil; thus, the word derives from the Nahuatl word nahualli (“disguise”), applied to the animal forms magically assumed by sorcerers.The person who receives his nagual typically goes to an isolated spot and stays there until he awakens. According to some cultures the nagual becomes associated with a person while he is a child and the first animal to cross over the ashes of the child is his nagual. The belief in nagualism varies from region to region. In some areas it is believed that only the most powerful leaders (usually men) possess naguals. In others, all or most people have personal animal guardian spirits.Naguals are born with a strong and weak side. The traits of these animals are linked to a person's birth day. For instance, a person born on Dog Day would have both a strong and weak side of a dog. In Mexico, it is believed that a person who receives a nagual must make a pact with the devil in order to be considered as an offering. At night, this animal can transform into a wolf, dog, or a bird.The nagual is a normal person, usually male, in their physicality while in the human form. They transform into a jaguar according to some records while other say that they start displaying only a few characteristics of the sacred animal.The word nagual is derived from the word nahualli that translates to "transforming witch." In English, the term is often translated as "shape shifter." In many English writings, it is also spelt nahual.Naguals are believed to be as powerful as werewolves due to their ability to fight on equal footing. They are also considered to be the creations of the god Tezcatlipoca. Unlike werewolves, a person can easily transform into a nagual at will. However, just like humans, these creatures require special skills and mental strength to overcome their curse. Naguals typically shift when they are threatened, under immense stress, or when they are in the presence of evil although that depends on what sort of person has been cursed into a nagual.Read about the Nagual at https://mythlok.com/nagual/

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For more information visit HammeredRecovery.com  or e-mail me at justin@hammeredrecovery.com Welcome to the HammeredRecovery Podcast. In this episode we discussed: I don't think there has been a book that has changed my life more then this one.  I can tell you that my kids are absolutely sick of me quoting The Four Agreements. The Four Agreements Be Impeccable with Your WordDon't Take Anything PersonallyDon't Make AssumptionsAlways do your best But before we get to the four agreements we need to understand where they come from. The Toltec Anthropologists have spoken of the Toltec as a nation or a race, but in fact, the Toltec were scientists and artists who formed a society to explore a conserve the spiritual knowledge and practices of the ancient ones.Naguals (NA'WAL) – Masters (Spirits, Witch doctors, Shaman)Forced to conceal their knowledge so it wasn't used for personal gain from those who were not prepared to use it wisely.Passed down through generations of Naguals.Veiled in secrecy for hundreds of years, but ancient prophecies foretold the coming of an age when it would be necessary to return to the people.Don Miguel Ruiz, Nagual form the Eagle Knight lineage has been guided to share the powerful teachings. IT GETS PRETTY DEEP IN THE FIRST COUPLE CHAPTERS It starts off with The Smokey Mirror which explains where the agreements come from.One of the Toltec studying to become a medicine man felt there must be something more.One day as he slept in a cave, he saw himself sleeping and came out to look at the stars.Transformed his life forever, “I am made of light; the stars are made of light” “Everything is made of light”.He called the light Tonal and the space in between the light Nagual and he knew what created harmony between the two was Life or Intent.We are all just mirrors reflecting light.  Everything in existence is a manifestation of one living being we call God (Higher Power).You do not need to believe in God to see Light as a higher power.Everything we see is a reflection of light.  He had a hard time explaining this to others.  They could tell he changed but couldn't see the change.  They started to think of him as a God, which he acknowledged, but explained “we are all God as we are reflections of each other” Everyone is a mirror.  He saw himself in them, but they could not see themselves in him.Everyone is dreaming, but without awareness.  They couldn't see him as themselves because they were full of fog and smoke between the mirrors.He didn't want to forget what he learned, so he called himself the Smokey Mirror.  The smoke is the dream and mirror is the dreamer. Domestication and the Dream of the Planet “What you are seeing and hearing right now is nothing but a dream.  You are dreaming right now in this moment. You are dreaming with the brain awake.” You can literally believe we are all dreaming, or think of it as how we are just coasting through life Society's dream – the dream of the planetThis dream is the collective of dream of billions of smaller, personal dreams These are basically life lessons or rules we have learned growing up We are born a blank slate with the capacity to dreamWe are then taught society's dream.We learn how to behave, what to believe, what not to believe, what is acceptable and not acceptable, good/bad, beautiful/ugly, right/wrong.You didn't choose what language to speak, you didn't choose your moral values.As children we didn't have the opportunity to choose our beliefs, but we agreed with the information passed down.  If we don't agree, we don't store that information.As soon as we agree, we believe and that is called faith.  To have faith is to believe unconditionally.That is how we learn.We become a copy of Mom and Dad, then we learn the word NO.We form a belief system “The book of law”.With out question, whatever is in the book of law, is our truth.We start to judge everybody and everything by our book of law.The Judge rules all.

Be ready, be open and allow your heart to receive the teachings of don Jose Ruiz. There are many powerful moments in this episode that can help improve your thoughts and hopefully your actions. Jose’s focus is helping and teaching others how they can become the love of their life. If you are looking for ways to learn and grow, this episode is for you! don Jose Ruiz was born in Mexico City, Mexico and was raised in Tijuana, Mexico. When he was 21 he came to live in the U.S. with his father, don Miguel Ruiz. From a very young age don Jose was guided by many teachers present in his life including, his mother and father, his grandmother Sarita, and several other Naguals. Through masterful guidance by his teachers and amazing life experiences with precision synchronicity, Jose came to 'silent knowledge'; he witnessed the world as it is, without any story. In his early twenties, don Jose lost his eyesight. In his process of surrendering, he learned the value of learning to listen; to listen to his inner wisdom and integrity and to see different perspectives, while knowing nothing is personal. He had a renewed love and gratitude for life ~ and he found acceptance, happiness and abundance; he found bliss. He grasped a true understanding of faith, love, gratitude and humility. Through his surrender and faith, in concert with modern medicine Jose recovered his eyesight. Like his father, combining new insights with ancient wisdom, don Jose Ruiz is dedicating his life to sharing the ancient Toltec wisdom by translating it into practical, everyday life concepts that promote transformation through truth, love and common sense. don Jose teaches and lectures across the United States and around the world: Power Journeys to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, Palenque, Tulum and Coba; workshops with guest don Miguel or other teachers at Omega ­ NY, Austin, and Vancouver. don Jose Ruiz has now collaborated with his father don Miguel Ruiz on a new book that offers a fresh perspective on the Four Agreements, and a powerful new agreement for transforming our lives into our personal heaven: The Fifth Agreement. The Fifth Agreement takes us to a deeper level of awareness of the power of the Self, and returns us to the authenticity we were born with. In this compelling sequel to The Four Agreements, we are reminded of the greatest gift we can give ourselves: the freedom to be who we really are. We know you will love this episode! Listen and enjoy. Engage with us on social media and we can continue the conversation :). don Jose Ruiz on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToltecLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donjoseruiz/ Follow Head to Heart on social media: Podcast page: https://anchor.fm/head-to-heart1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9nJf13iatwSkeQGPwNjerg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareheadtoheart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Head-To-Heart-111053981031030/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe2XV8FP/

Hello and welcome to Episode Thirty-One of Page Turn: the Largo Public Library Podcast. I'm your host, Hannah! If you enjoy the podcast subscribe, tell a friend, or write us a review! The English Language Transcript can be found below But as always we start with Reader's Advisory! The Reader's Advisory for Episode Thirty is The Yield by Tara June Winch. If you like The Yield you should also check out: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, The Meursault Investigation by Kamel Daoud, and The Round House by Louise Erdrich. My personal favorite Goodreads list The Yield is on is Modern Mrs Darcy Podcast Lists. Happy Reading Everyone Today’s Library Tidbit is about familiar spirits. It’s fall Halloween was just a few days ago and seemingly spooky things have been on everyone’s mind. So on today’s tidbit I’m going to dive into what familiar spirits are, their history in different cultures, and why you should never appropriate a different cultures terminology and understanding of them. This last little bit is the reason why I will be using the term familiar and familiar spirit throughout this tidbit as I am mostly European and it is the pan-European term for this concept. I am not going to be going into the practice of witchcraft or be discussing if familiar spirits are real or their morality. A familiar spirit is an entity, animal, plant, or other natural thing, that you form a special bond with. This connection is not a light bond but rather a bond that you feel connects you to something on a spiritual or soul level. This idea is something that exists in cultures and time periods across the world. These familiar spirits exist to guide a person, either teaching them specific magics or guiding them through person life dilemmas and through personal growth. A non-religious familiar might be a centering touchstone that someone finds comfort in because it reminds them of attributes that they share. European traditions mostly use the term familiar or familiar spirit. Native and Indigenous groups have multiple different words but English speakers typically use the word totem to describe all of them. It is important to remember that different tribes will have their own word for this concept. Totem poles are specific to the Pacific Northwest area of the continent of North America, from Alaska to Washington and British Columbia. Spirit Animal is another term used by Native tribes to describe tutelary guides. Totems are one type of spirit animal but used specifically by the Northwest Pacific tribes. However, most of the information about totems that I have just said also applies to spirits animals. In other words, spirit animal is a Native term and should be respected as a Native term. In Norse culture there exists the fylgjur plural, fylgja singular. Across Mesoamerica exists the belief in the nagual and the tonalli or tonal. Some sources will say that they nagual is related to a spirit guide, however, they are more therianthropy. In other words Naguals are shape shifting witches. Tonals, on the other hand, are familiars that are assigned at birth. Tonals are attached to the Aztec horoscope calendar and are guardian spirits. Other words for familiar in other cultures that either have very broad definitions or have characteristics that don’t fit into my tidbit today are spirit, spirit guide, doppelganger, personal demon, spirit companion, ayami and syven. Familiar spirits are deeply personal and often important both religiously and culturally for different people groups. Because of this it is insulting to use language from a culture you are not a part of casually. Unfortunately, due to colonization, most people are too comfortable using words and concepts for themselves that are not part of their cultural heritage. I would encourage everyone to research into their own ancestry and pick a term that is part of their cultural heritage.

Lauren and Reanna take a step in Mexico to study Duendes and Naguals!

don Jose Ruiz was born in Mexico City, Mexico and was raised in Tijuana, Mexico. When he was 21 he came to live in the U.S. with his father, don Miguel Ruiz. From a very young age don Jose was guided by many teachers present in his life including, his mother and father, his grandmother Sarita, and several other Naguals. Through masterful guidance by his teachers and amazing life experiences with precision synchronicity, Jose came to 'silent knowledge'; he witnessed the world as it is, without any story. From Straw Hut Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

don Jose Ruiz was born in Mexico City, Mexico and was raised in Tijuana, Mexico. When he was 21 he came to live in the U.S. with his father, don Miguel Ruiz. From a very young age don Jose was guided by many teachers present in his life including, his mother and father, his grandmother Sarita, and several other Naguals. Through masterful guidance by his teachers and amazing life experiences with precision synchronicity, Jose came to 'silent knowledge'; he witnessed the world as it is, without any story. From Straw Hut Media

don Jose Ruiz is a shaman, author, speaker, and son of the best-seller spiritual author don Miguel Ruiz (The Four Agreements). From a very young age don Jose was guided by many teachers present in his life including, his mother and father, his grandmother Sarita, and several other Naguals. Through masterful guidance by his teachers and amazing life experiences with precision synchronicity, Jose came to 'silent knowledge'; he witnessed the world as it is, without any story. In his early twenties, don Jose lost his eyesight. In his process of surrendering, he learned the value of learning to listen; to listen to his inner wisdom and integrity and to see different perspectives, while knowing nothing is personal. He had a renewed love and gratitude for life ~ and he found acceptance, happiness and abundance; he found bliss. He grasped a true understanding of faith, love, gratitude and humility. Through his surrender and faith, in concert with modern medicine Jose recovered his eyesight. Like his father, combining new insights with ancient wisdom, don Jose Ruiz is dedicating his life to sharing the ancient Toltec wisdom by translating it into practical, everyday life concepts that promote transformation through truth, love and common sense. don Jose Ruiz collaborated with his father don Miguel Ruiz on a followup book that offers a fresh perspective on the Four Agreements, and a powerful new agreement for transforming our lives into our personal heaven: The Fifth Agreement. don Jose's most recent book, The Wisdom Of The Shamans, 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.

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE 192 WITH DON JOSE BELOWSince 1997, "The Four Agreements" has transformed the lives of millions of people around the world with a simple but profound message.Now bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz and his son, don Jose Ruiz, collaborate with this powerful sequel "The Fifth Agreement.""The Four Agreements" provides the foundation for breaking thousands of agreements that create needless suffering and with "The Fifth Agreement" you recover all the power of your authenticity, which is who you really are when you are born.don Jose Ruiz was born in Mexico City, Mexico and was raised in Tijuana, Mexico. When he was 21 he came to live in the U.S. with his father, don Miguel Ruiz. From a very young age don Jose was guided by many teachers present in his life including, his mother and father, his grandmother Sarita, and several other Naguals.Through masterful guidance by his teachers and amazing life experiences with precision synchronicity, Jose came to ‘silent knowledge’; he witnessed the world as it is, without any story. In his early twenties, don Jose lost his eyesight. In his process of surrendering, he learned the value of learning to listen; to listen to his inner wisdom and integrity and to see different perspectives, while knowing nothing is personal. He had a renewed love and gratitude for life ~ and he found acceptance, happiness and abundance; he found bliss. He grasped a true understanding of faith, love, gratitude and humility. Through his surrender and faith, in concert with modern medicine Jose recovered his eyesight.Like his father, combining new insights with ancient wisdom, don Jose Ruiz is dedicating his life to sharing the ancient Toltec wisdom by translating it into practical, everyday life concepts that promote transformation through truth, love and common sense. don Jose teaches and lectures across the United States and around the world: Power Journeys to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, Palenque, Tulum and Coba; workshops with guest don Miguel or other teachers at Omega ­ NY, Austin, and Vancouver.don Jose Ruiz has now collaborated with his father don Miguel Ruiz on a new book that offers a fresh perspective on the Four Agreements, and a powerful new agreement for transforming our lives into our personal heaven: The Fifth Agreement.The Fifth Agreement takes us to a deeper level of awareness of the power of the Self, and returns us to the authenticity we were born with. In this compelling sequel to The Four Agreements, we are reminded of the greatest gift we can give ourselves: the freedom to be who we really are.The fifth agreement is be skeptical, but learn to listen. Be skeptical because most of what you hear isn’t true. You know that humans speak with symbols, and that symbols aren’t the truth. Symbols are only the truth because we agree, not because they are really the truth. But the second half of the agreement is learn to listen, and the reason is simple: When you learn to listen, you understand the meaning of the symbols that people are using; you understand their story, and the communication improves a lot. Then perhaps instead of all the confusion among humans who inhabit the earth, there will be clarity.Once you realize that hardly anything you know through symbols is true, then be skeptical has a much bigger meaning. Be skeptical is masterful because it uses the power of doubt to discern the truth. Whenever you hear a message from yourself, or from another artist, simply ask: Is it truth, or is it not truth? Is it reality or is it a virtual reality? The doubt takes you behind the symbols, and makes you responsible for every message you deliver and receive. Why would you want to invest your faith in any message that is not true? By being skeptical, you don’t believe every message; you don’t put your faith in symbols, and when your faith is not in symbols, your faith is in yourself. Then if faith is believing without a doubt, and doubt is not believing, be skeptical. Don’t believe. And what will you not believe? Well, you will not believe all the stories that we artists create with our knowledge. You know that most of our knowledge isn’t true — the whole symbology isn’t true — so don’t believe me, don’t believe yourself, and don’t believe anybody else. The truth doesn’t need you to believe it; the truth simply is, and it survives whether you believe it or not. Lies need you to believe them. If you don’t believe lies, they don’t survive your skepticism, and they simply disappear.- http://www.miguelruiz.com/about-don-jose-ruiz/Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

Since 1997, "The Four Agreements" has transformed the lives of millions of people around the world with a simple but profound message.Now bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz and his son, don Jose Ruiz, collaborate with this powerful sequel "The Fifth Agreement.""The Four Agreements" provides the foundation for breaking thousands of agreements that create needless suffering and with "The Fifth Agreement" you recover all the power of your authenticity, which is who you really are when you are born.don Jose Ruiz was born in Mexico City, Mexico and was raised in Tijuana, Mexico. When he was 21 he came to live in the U.S. with his father, don Miguel Ruiz. From a very young age don Jose was guided by many teachers present in his life including, his mother and father, his grandmother Sarita, and several other Naguals.Through masterful guidance by his teachers and amazing life experiences with precision synchronicity, Jose came to ‘silent knowledge'; he witnessed the world as it is, without any story. In his early twenties, don Jose lost his eyesight. In his process of surrendering, he learned the value of learning to listen; to listen to his inner wisdom and integrity and to see different perspectives, while knowing nothing is personal. He had a renewed love and gratitude for life ~ and he found acceptance, happiness and abundance; he found bliss. He grasped a true understanding of faith, love, gratitude and humility. Through his surrender and faith, in concert with modern medicine Jose recovered his eyesight.Like his father, combining new insights with ancient wisdom, don Jose Ruiz is dedicating his life to sharing the ancient Toltec wisdom by translating it into practical, everyday life concepts that promote transformation through truth, love and common sense. don Jose teaches and lectures across the United States and around the world: Power Journeys to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, Palenque, Tulum and Coba; workshops with guest don Miguel or other teachers at Omega ­ NY, Austin, and Vancouver.don Jose Ruiz has now collaborated with his father don Miguel Ruiz on a new book that offers a fresh perspective on the Four Agreements, and a powerful new agreement for transforming our lives into our personal heaven: The Fifth Agreement.The Fifth Agreement takes us to a deeper level of awareness of the power of the Self, and returns us to the authenticity we were born with. In this compelling sequel to The Four Agreements, we are reminded of the greatest gift we can give ourselves: the freedom to be who we really are.The fifth agreement is be skeptical, but learn to listen. Be skeptical because most of what you hear isn't true. You know that humans speak with symbols, and that symbols aren't the truth. Symbols are only the truth because we agree, not because they are really the truth. But the second half of the agreement is learn to listen, and the reason is simple: When you learn to listen, you understand the meaning of the symbols that people are using; you understand their story, and the communication improves a lot. Then perhaps instead of all the confusion among humans who inhabit the earth, there will be clarity.Once you realize that hardly anything you know through symbols is true, then be skeptical has a much bigger meaning. Be skeptical is masterful because it uses the power of doubt to discern the truth. Whenever you hear a message from yourself, or from another artist, simply ask: Is it truth, or is it not truth? Is it reality or is it a virtual reality? The doubt takes you behind the symbols, and makes you responsible for every message you deliver and receive. Why would you want to invest your faith in any message that is not true? By being skeptical, you don't believe every message; you don't put your faith in symbols, and when your faith is not in symbols, your faith is in yourself. Then if faith is believing without a doubt, and doubt is not believing, be skeptical. Don't believe. And what will you not believe? Well, you will not believe all the stories that we artists create with our knowledge. You know that most of our knowledge isn't true — the whole symbology isn't true — so don't believe me, don't believe yourself, and don't believe anybody else. The truth doesn't need you to believe it; the truth simply is, and it survives whether you believe it or not. Lies need you to believe them. If you don't believe lies, they don't survive your skepticism, and they simply disappear.- http://www.miguelruiz.com/about-don-jose-ruiz/Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

Since 1997, "The Four Agreements" has transformed the lives of millions of people around the world with a simple but profound message.Now bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz and his son, don Jose Ruiz, collaborate with this powerful sequel "The Fifth Agreement.""The Four Agreements" provides the foundation for breaking thousands of agreements that create needless suffering and with "The Fifth Agreement" you recover all the power of your authenticity, which is who you really are when you are born.don Jose Ruiz was born in Mexico City, Mexico and was raised in Tijuana, Mexico. When he was 21 he came to live in the U.S. with his father, don Miguel Ruiz. From a very young age don Jose was guided by many teachers present in his life including, his mother and father, his grandmother Sarita, and several other Naguals.Through masterful guidance by his teachers and amazing life experiences with precision synchronicity, Jose came to ‘silent knowledge’; he witnessed the world as it is, without any story. In his early twenties, don Jose lost his eyesight. In his process of surrendering, he learned the value of learning to listen; to listen to his inner wisdom and integrity and to see different perspectives, while knowing nothing is personal. He had a renewed love and gratitude for life ~ and he found acceptance, happiness and abundance; he found bliss. He grasped a true understanding of faith, love, gratitude and humility. Through his surrender and faith, in concert with modern medicine Jose recovered his eyesight.Like his father, combining new insights with ancient wisdom, don Jose Ruiz is dedicating his life to sharing the ancient Toltec wisdom by translating it into practical, everyday life concepts that promote transformation through truth, love and common sense. don Jose teaches and lectures across the United States and around the world: Power Journeys to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, Palenque, Tulum and Coba; workshops with guest don Miguel or other teachers at Omega ­ NY, Austin, and Vancouver.don Jose Ruiz has now collaborated with his father don Miguel Ruiz on a new book that offers a fresh perspective on the Four Agreements, and a powerful new agreement for transforming our lives into our personal heaven: The Fifth Agreement.The Fifth Agreement takes us to a deeper level of awareness of the power of the Self, and returns us to the authenticity we were born with. In this compelling sequel to The Four Agreements, we are reminded of the greatest gift we can give ourselves: the freedom to be who we really are.The fifth agreement is be skeptical, but learn to listen. Be skeptical because most of what you hear isn’t true. You know that humans speak with symbols, and that symbols aren’t the truth. Symbols are only the truth because we agree, not because they are really the truth. But the second half of the agreement is learn to listen, and the reason is simple: When you learn to listen, you understand the meaning of the symbols that people are using; you understand their story, and the communication improves a lot. Then perhaps instead of all the confusion among humans who inhabit the earth, there will be clarity.Once you realize that hardly anything you know through symbols is true, then be skeptical has a much bigger meaning. Be skeptical is masterful because it uses the power of doubt to discern the truth. Whenever you hear a message from yourself, or from another artist, simply ask: Is it truth, or is it not truth? Is it reality or is it a virtual reality? The doubt takes you behind the symbols, and makes you responsible for every message you deliver and receive. Why would you want to invest your faith in any message that is not true? By being skeptical, you don’t believe every message; you don’t put your faith in symbols, and when your faith is not in symbols, your faith is in yourself. Then if faith is believing without a doubt, and doubt is not believing, be skeptical. Don’t believe. And what will you not believe? Well, you will not believe all the stories that we artists create with our knowledge. You know that most of our knowledge isn’t true — the whole symbology isn’t true — so don’t believe me, don’t believe yourself, and don’t believe anybody else. The truth doesn’t need you to believe it; the truth simply is, and it survives whether you believe it or not. Lies need you to believe them. If you don’t believe lies, they don’t survive your skepticism, and they simply disappear.- http://www.miguelruiz.com/about-don-jose-ruiz/Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

Don Jose Ruiz was born in Mexico City, Mexico and was raised in Tijuana, Mexico. When he was 21 he came to live in the U.S. with his father, don Miguel Ruiz. From a very young age don Jose was guided by many teachers present in his life including, his mother and father, his grandmother Sarita, and several other Naguals. Through masterful guidance by his teachers and amazing life experiences with precision synchronicity, Jose came to 'silent knowledge'; he witnessed the world as it is, without any story. In his early twenties, don Jose lost his eyesight. In his process of surrendering, he learned the value of learning to listen; to listen to his inner wisdom and integrity and to see different perspectives, while knowing nothing is personal. He had a renewed love and gratitude for life ~ and he found acceptance, happiness and abundance; he found bliss. He grasped a true understanding of faith, love, gratitude and humility. Through his surrender and faith, in concert with modern medicine Jose recovered his eyesight. Like his father, combining new insights with ancient wisdom, don Jose Ruiz is dedicating his life to sharing the ancient Toltec wisdom by translating it into practical, everyday life concepts that promote transformation through truth, love and common sense. The Fifth Agreement takes us to a deeper level of awareness of the power of the Self, and returns us to the authenticity we were born with. In this compelling sequel to The Four Agreements, we are reminded of the greatest gift we can give ourselves: the freedom to be who we really are. To Submit your art go to TheUniverseOfNow.com and to contact Don Jose or submit your art send to Tammy@miguelruiz.com

The ancient Toltec city of Teotihuacan in Mexico is much more than an archeological wonder.  For thousands of years, pilgrims have journeyed through Teo’s sacred temples and plazas and ascended the Pyramids of the Moon and the Sun to discover what is real, authentic and true; to experience the deepest aspect of themselves; and by “dreaming heaven,” to actualize heaven on earth. Once among the largest cities in the world, a pre-Columbian center of craft and commerce with a multi-cultural population of more than 200,000 Toltec, Zapotec, and Maya people, Teotihuacan’s most enduring legacy is as a spiritual center—the oldest mystery school in the Western Hemisphere—it’s name translating as “where Man becomes God.” Dreaming Heaven (Hay House/Agape Media, Sept, 2013) is an unprecedented experience—an intimate, mysterious and illuminating journey through the magical plazas and temples of Teo led by Naguals (guides), both seen and unseen. It allows the reader to walk the paths along with the Naguals to uncover his or her own true pathway…to discover who he or she is at the very core—unburdened by the conscious and unconscious obstacles that prevent full peace and self-actualization. And you—as the reader--will share that journey with an unforgettable group of people, including authors Gini Gentry, Lee McCormick, Francis Rico and Kelly Sullivan Walden.

The ancient Toltec city of Teotihuacan in Mexico is much more than an archaeological wonder. For thousands of years, pilgrims have journeyed through Teo’s sacred temples and plazas and ascended the Pyramids of the Moon and the Sun to discover what is real, authentic and true; to experience the deepest aspect of themselves; and by “dreaming heaven,” to actualize heaven on earth. Dreaming Heaven (Hay House/Agape Media, Sept, 2013) is an unprecedented experience—an intimate, mysterious and illuminating journey through the magical plazas and temples of Teo led by Naguals (guides), both seen and unseen. It allows the reader to walk the paths along with the Naguals to uncover his or her own true pathway…to discover who he or she is at the very core—unburdened by the conscious and unconscious obstacles that prevent full peace and self-actualization.  You as the listener to this show--will share that journey with Executive Producer Lee McCormick during this interview on Aging Younger Radio.

Dreaming Heaven - The Beginning is Near with guest Gini Gentry Dreaming Heaven is an unprecedented experience—an intimate, mysterious and illuminating journey through the magical plazas and temples of Teo led by Naguals (guides), both seen and unseen. It allows the reader to walk the paths along with the Naguals to uncover his or her own true pathway…to discover who he or she is at the very core—unburdened by the conscious and unconscious obstacles that prevent full peace and self-actualization. And you—as the reader--will share that journey with an unforgettable group of people, including authors Gini Gentry, Lee McCormick, Francis Rico and Kelly Sullivan Walden. Gini Gentry Known as “The Nagual Woman”, Gini Gentry became the female spiritual leader and guardian of the Toltec wisdom traditions in the ‘90's. While her teachings are anchored in a mastery of ancient Toltec wisdom, her great strength has been her ability to synthesize the universal truths of all sacred traditions, and to approach and interpret these truths from the female perspective of the Great Mystery. Gini's unique voice has inspired thousands of spiritual seekers to discover the modern-day relevance of the idea of awakening. To purchase Dreaming Heaven from Amazon, click here. For more information, go to www.dreamingheaven.net Visit Gini at: www.ginigentry.com music1

Gini Gentry is one of the Naguals (guides) who take us on a journey through Teotihuacán, an ancient Toltec site near Mexico City, in their DVD and Journeybook ‘Dreaming Heaven – the Beginning is Near.’ Dr. Mercy talks with Gini about her experiences in that sacred space as tour guide, author, and teacher of the Four Agreements. Gini and her … Read more about this episode...

Part 1: The Four Agreements: For the first show of 2011, we will feature a New York Times best selling book written by Don Miguel Ruiz as He reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness and love. Along with excerpts from the book we will discuss The Four Agreements, which are: Be impeccable with your word – Don’t take anything personally – Don’t make assumptions – Always do your best