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One of the best books I have ever read!This will be one of those books that I will read over and over. I have a couple of his other books but this one speaks to me. What a great book.
Really like his books
The way to heal all wounds by illumination described by Alberto Villoldo.
The best book so far....!!!
the insight that will stay with me: experience the emotion without its narrative and the emotion will turn into a sacred ally
Great book on dissolving emotions that no longer serve you. Provides a gentle walk through basic brain science and the anatomy of emotions.
Well, as a person who is deeply involved in Samanism, I do no get too much in to Alberto Vilvoldo's books. I cannot say I like it this one either.
Everyone needs to take the time to enjoy life and be. This book is amazing and has so much positive teaching. Highly recommend this to all and I really am sad that I finished it because I want to receive more knowledge. I’ve book marked so many pages to turn back and reference and I hope that I can use my shaman mind in life more than only primitive thoughts.
Enjoyed the book. I recommend reading it before change or transition in life.
Illumination: The Shaman’s Way of HealingHonestly, I would like to rate this book higher. I really appreciate Mr. Villoldo’s work, I have taken an online course from him, and I receive regular inspirational emails from him. There is much in this book that is worthwhile. But overall I felt let down by the time I got to the end.The premise of this book is straightforward: we pass through seven stages of life, and each requires an “initiation” to be completed for us to be whole and actualized. Thes...
I really enjoyed this book and found it informative, since I follow a lot of the philosophies the author seems to hold. I did get a bit confused over how to conquer strong emotions -- he seems to say to detach them from personal mythology, yet he refers to initiations and deaths, which are a form of personal mythology.
I thoroughly enjoy this book. It's an excellent read for those who are interested in exploring shamanism, a holistic form of healing or direct connection with something greater than your ego. Villoldo draws on his training and experience as a Medical Anthropologist and his 25 years in the Amazon. Villoldo writes well and draws you in to a magical world of "non-ordinary reality" and a shamanic "way of seeing." Illumination he explains, has been called other names; samadhi, bliss and enlightenment...
An interesting read!An really interesting read but Sometimes the text was kind of boring and therefore it kind of lost my attention for a while. Which is sad!
It's nice to read a book that supports findings that Neuroscience and "spirit" are connected! To finally read things that support what I've always called the "Brain Game" and that "Mind over matter" is not just a cliché
This man runs the 'Four Wind Society', healing journeys taken to places like Machu Picchu. Very insightful, interesting. Easy read.
Acertada descripción de las fases iniciáticas de la vida desde el paradigma del chamanismo. La información es enormemente valiosa, aunque a mi gusto faltan ejercicios para ponerla en práctica, cosa que hace en los primeros capítulos y al poco tiempo parece olvidar. Para quien ya sabe manejar el mundo simbólico y los rituales, una bella forma de explicar la enseñanza ancestral de los incas y de los sabios de la Amazonia.
I found this book a big help, especially with whats happening in the world at this time with the virus.
This is the best book on spiritual growth I have ever read. I recommend it to all seekers of inner peace.
skipping around, don't have time... got to return it, interlibrary loan........... some really good passages though, sage wisdom, may have to re-read sometime. Would love to go on one of his treks into Peru to visit the Mayans. He has several appearances in films, as well as running an organization called, 'The Four Winds Society'. His bio is interesting too.
Love Alberto.
