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Dance Of Power: A Shamanic Journey

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In Dance of Power, Susan Gregg takes the reader on a Shamanic journey. She teaches us to trust the inner self, overcoming fear of change, abandoning the sense of self-importance to find one's true personal power. This power can be used to recall one's spiritual self - a perfect and happy being, one who is "in charge" and creating a better reality.

I disagree with the reviewer who called it a disappointment,while they are correct it doesn't get deep into the subject of ritualsand practises, her book 'Finding the Sacred Self' gets more into that. I think this book is a good first step and gives a direction to exploration before moving to those other steps. Until one has an intent and openness established, I think the rituals are just window dressing. I recommend getting this book as a beginner, read it think over the questions after each chapter, pause then repeat, you will know when your ready for the next book.

I found this book particularly encouraging and empowering. I have read hundreds of books. However, Susan shares a path of self-empowerment that is both inspiring and touching. She shows us how we can take deep truths that have been passed on for hundreds of years and filter them through our own truth and integrity.

this year, susan revised and updated this story of her toltec journey and studies with don miguel ruiz and his mother, sister sarita. her growth as a teacher and student of ancient hawaiian spirituality has given her new insights, perspective and wisdom that she shares freely. this book is an excellent introduction to the ongoing process that studying and living the toltec way can be. her version of the toltec way is a more kind, gentle and loving approach than castaneda or mares. try her website if you can't find the new version. try her website anyway! she's a warm and wonderful teacher.

Dr. Gregg's material literally transformed my life. The concepts rang the bell of truth for me that I had been waiting for. And the exercises worked in journal and with others made it all happen.

In "Dance of Power", Dr. Susan Gregg inspiringly recounts her often arduous journey from being a disoriented and disillusioned person to becoming a fulfilled and insightful woman. Most of us will readily identify with Dr. Gregg's life challenges--and learn through her shamanic lessons. While subtitled "A Shamanic Journey", "Dance of Power" is more generally about growing into being an understanding and fulfilled individual. To further promote each reader's self-development, Dr. Gregg includes provocative reflective exercises with each chapter.
I highly recommend "Dance of Power" for every courageous individual seeking to experience life at higher levels of awareness and fulfillment.

I read the first print 10 years ago and it was just what I
needed at the time. I can say the same for the updated
version. The added material is extremely beneficial. I find
the mix of personal story with exercises to be inspiring. If
you choose to do the suggested excercises, your life will
change. This is an easily accessible guide to personal
growth and fulfillment and a great place to start. It is not
a step by step guide but rather more, it gives you tools for
beginning self discovery.

This is a truly inspirational book about a shaman's path. If you are looking for an overview on shamanism look elsewhere. There are excellent books like the ones auhtored by Tom Cowan ("Shamanism: As a Spiritual Practice for Daily Life" and "Fire in the Head"). The author tells about her own path on the "way of the Nagual". There is one thing that I didn't quite understand. The author speaks highly of herself, stating that she is a rather smart person. Judging from her accompishments she may very well be right, but how come she didn't manage to learn Spanish despite studying with a Mexican master for all those years? Regardless, I have reasons to believe that everyone who is willing to share her experiences, shall like this book.

This book is not how to practise Shamanism. It is a biography how she came to Shamanism:

If you want to learn shamanism; I would direct you to these books.

"The Way of the Shaman" Michael Harner

"The Secrets of Shamanism..." Jose & Lena Stevens

"Shamanism: as a spiritual practise for daily life" Tom Cowan