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Jaguar in the Body, Butterfly in the Heart

The Real-life Initiation of an Everyday Shaman

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Jaguar in the Body, Butterfly in the Heart

By: Ya'Acov Darling Khan
Narrated by: Ya'Acov Darling Khan
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Shaman', meaning 'intermediary between spirit and the natural world', has become a much overused word in the West. It's not a job title one can give oneself, and in indigenous societies, a shaman is usually born to this role. Ya'Acov Darling Khan is one of the few westerners who have been acknowledged as shamans by indigenous elders or teachers. After being hit by lightning, Ya'Acov took a 3-year journey into the heart of shamanism to seek his own healing, and to learn how he could serve others with the wisdom he acquired through his experiences. He has studied with indigenous teachers from the Arctic Circle to the USA and South America, and has taken part in ceremonies in such diverse locations as Welsh caves to the depths of the Amazon rainforest. Nowadays, Ya'Acov continues to study and regularly journeys to the Ecuadorean Amazon to work alongside the Achuar and S¡para people. For thousands of years, shamans helped the people in their communities remain in balance with themselves, each other, the natural world and the spirit world. This audiobook is not only a powerfully honest, humorous and inspiring memoir, but a guidebook for those from many cultures and walks of life wishing to return to their indigenous roots, and be part of midwifing a more benign human presence here on Earth as part of a new dream.With music from Susannah Darling Khan's album Torch Songs (featured song: Drum Song) available from music-medicine.co.uk Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts Spirituality Shamanism Inspiring Heartfelt
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Since written so truthfully I have no doubt that the book was a ritual itself, likely more beneficial to the author than the reader haha..
Given that the author was a narrator as well, the story made all more sense while listening to it.
I felt honesty from the author and all I can say that book was everything but a waste of time. I'm always grateful to books that let you experience a life (segment of a life) of another person, furthermore a colorful life as this one.

A joyful ride one can take again and again

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I'm feel moved and deeply touched having just listened to the story.
I feel deep gratitude for the timely arrival of the teachings and reminders that unfold upon listening.
Powerful. Tender. Magical. Profound. Lo ve in action.

Profound

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You have made me delve deeper into the visions I had years ago. visions of my inner child walking the jungle with a jaguar. thank you for this beauty

exceptionally beautiful

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The spirit you called 'grandfather' had an incredible effect on me. It was like meeting a lost person who was extremely close to me. When I journeyd to ask him, he said he has sorted a soul part of me but it can't be reunited with me until I learn the lesson to 'fall deeply'. He means to let go and go on daily journeys.
So thank you a lot for this!

grandfather

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,which unexpectedly entered my life and gave me reassurance to trust the unfolding story of my own journey, as well as more knowledge of many great pathways to healing and growth. Thank You Ya'Akov for sharing so many deeply personal aspects of your life and showing so much beautiful humanity on your path in becoming a shaman.

Inspirational Story

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