Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Bandgt;After 'Hit Man'andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;The New York Times bestseller andlt;Iandgt;Confessions of an Economic Hit Manandlt;/Iandgt; documents John Perkinsandrsquo; extraordinary career as a globe-trotting economic hit man. Perkinsandrsquo; insiderandrsquo;s view leads him to crisis of conscience--to the realization that he must devote himself to work which will foster a world-wide awareness of the sanctity of indigenous peoples, their cultures, and their environments. Perkinsandrsquo;andnbsp;books demonstrate how the age-old shamanic techniques of some of the worldandrsquo;s most primitive peoples have sparked a revolution in modern concepts about healing, the subconscious, and the powers each of us has to alter individual and communal reality. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Many indigenous cultures practice shapeshifting. Native American hunters take on the spirit of their prey to ensure a successful hunt; Asian medicine men andldquo;ingestandrdquo; a sickness to heal the one afflicted; Amazon warriors become jaguars to soundlessly travel the jungle. Those who shapeshift understand that all of life is energy and that by focusing your intent you can change energetic patterns, rendering a new form. Shapeshifting can occur on three levels: cellular--transforming from human to plant or animal; personal--becoming a new self or leaving an addiction behind; and institutional--creating a new business or cultural identity. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Since 1968, master shamans in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas have been training John Perkins to teach the industrial world about the powerful techniques involved in shapeshifting. His groundbreaking book takes you to deserts and jungles, mountains and oceans, medical research centers and corporate board rooms to learn the step-by-step methods of this practice that integrates ancient and modern techniques to bring about profound healing.
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"Only a handful of visionaries have recognized that indigenous wisdom can aid the transition to a sustainable world. John Perkins' wonderful story of life among the shamans brings great insight for an industrial civilization consuming and polluting itself toward catastrophe."
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"Shapeshifting is an engaging saga of one individual's transformation from global businessman to on-the-ground conservationist and healer." Michael Balick, Ph.D., author of Plants, People and Culture
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andquot;John's wonderful storytelling creates a journey so captivating it shifted me beyond time and space--a compelling book for anyone.andquot;
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andquot;andlt;Iandgt;Shapeshiftingandlt;/Iandgt; is an engaging saga of one individual's transformation from global businessman to on-the-ground conservationist and healer.andquot;
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andquot;John Perkins eloquently portrays how changing our dream can propel us into shapeshifting not only ourselves but also the reality of the world around us. Perkins is a bridge.andquot;
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andldquo;His groundbreaking book takes you to deserts and jungles, mountains and oceans, medical research centers and corporate board rooms to learn the step-by-step methods of this practice that integrates ancient and modern techniques to bring about profound healing.andrdquo;
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andquot;andlt;Iandgt;Shapeshiftingandlt;/Iandgt; is an engaging saga of one individual's transformation from global businessman to on-the-ground conservationist and healer.andquot;
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"John's wonderful storytelling creates a journey so captivating it shifted me beyond time and space--a compelling book for anyone." < b=""> Stephan Rechtschaffen, M.D. <> , President, Omega Institute, author of < i=""> Time Shifting <>
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"Only a handful of visionaries have recognized that indigenous wisdom can aid the transition to a sustainable world. John Perkins' wonderful story of life among the shamans brings great insight for an industrial civilization consuming and polluting itself toward catastrophe." < b=""> Edgar Mitchell, ScD. <> , Apollo astronaut, founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and author of < i=""> Raising Lazurus <> and < i=""> The Way of the Explorer <>
Synopsis
An exploration of the shamanic practice of shape shifting and the story of how learning these techniques helped the author transform from corporate executive to environmental activist."
Many indigenous cultures have known the art of shapeshifting: the actual transformation of a human being into another living creature. Lakota Sioux warriors would shapeshift into buffalo to become better hunters and to honor the animal, and Andean shamans transform into plants from the jungle to learn healing power. In this book, author John Perkins examines these ancient shamanic practices and reveals the mental techniques that enable an individual to merge with another living creature. Shapeshiftingis also the story of the author's transformation from a corporate utility executive to an environmental activist. oints: Examining the shamanic techniques of andquot;becoming the otherandquot; from different cultures, the author shows how it is within the capability of anyone to transform themselves on this deep level and achieve a true unity with all things."
Synopsis
We can transform our personal lives, health, careers, and community with techniques still used by indigenous shamans worldwide.
Synopsis
andquot;John's wonderful storytelling creates a journey so captivating it shifted me beyond time and space--a compelling book for anyone.andquot;
<>strong > Stephan Rechtschaffen, M.D. <>/strong > , President, Omega Institute, author of <>i > Time Shifting <>/i > John Perkins has traveled and worked with South American indigenous peoples since 1968. He currently arranges expeditions into the Amazon and has developed the POLE (Pollution Offset Lease on Earth) program with the Shuar and Achuar peoples as a means of preserving their culture against the onslaught of modern civilization. He is also the author of
The Stress-Free Habit,
Psychonavigation,
Dream Change Audio, and
The World Is As You Dream It."
For more information on John Perkins and the Dream Change Coalitioncheck out John's website."
Shapeshifting
Shamanic Techniques for Global and Personal Transformation
Introduction
Part 1: The View From Above
1 The Mayan View
2 A CORPORATE Executive in the Amazon
3 The Matter of Energy
4 Desert Bedouin and the Shifting Sands
5 Institutional Versus Personal Shapeshifting
6 Shapeshifting with Bugimen
7 The Nature of Ecstasy, and Dreams Versus Fantasies
8 Lessons from a Headhunter and an Andean Healer
9 Shifting the Utility Industry
10 Transition
Part 2: The View From Without
11 An Amazon Shaman Disappears
12 Being the "Other"
13 Shapeshifting a Deadly Virus
14 Global Energy
15 Indigenous Elders Speak Out
16 Shapeshifting Through Time and Space
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
Note on Dream Change Coalition
Suggested Reading
We can transform our personal lives, health, careers, and community with techniques still used by indigenous shamans worldwide.andquot;Only a handful of visionaries have recognized that indigenous wisdom can aid the transition to a sustainable world." John Perkins' wonderful shapeshifting brings great insight for an industrial civilization consuming and polluting itself toward catastrophe.andquot;
<>strong > Edgar Mitchell, ScD. <>/strong > , Apollo astronaut, author of <>i > The Way of the Explorer <>/i > andquot;Shapeshifting is an engaging sage of one individual's transformation from global businessman to on-the-ground conservationist and healer.andquot;
<>strong > Michael Balick, Ph.D. <>/strong > , author of <>i > Plants, People and Culture <>/i > andquot;John Perkins eloquently portrays how changing our dream can propel us into shapeshifting not only ourselves but also the reality of the world around us." Perkins is a" bridge.andquot;
<>strong > Kenny Ausubel <>/strong > , Founder, Collective Heritage Institute, author of <>i > Restoring the Earth <>/i > and <>i > Seeds of Change <>/i >
Synopsis
After 'Hit Man'
The New York Times bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man documents John Perkins’ extraordinary career as a globe-trotting economic hit man. Perkins’ insider’s view leads him to crisis of conscience--to the realization that he must devote himself to work which will foster a world-wide awareness of the sanctity of indigenous peoples, their cultures, and their environments. Perkins’ books demonstrate how the age-old shamanic techniques of some of the world’s most primitive peoples have sparked a revolution in modern concepts about healing, the subconscious, and the powers each of us has to alter individual and communal reality.
Many indigenous cultures practice shapeshifting. Native American hunters take on the spirit of their prey to ensure a successful hunt; Asian medicine men “ingest” a sickness to heal the one afflicted; Amazon warriors become jaguars to soundlessly travel the jungle. Those who shapeshift understand that all of life is energy and that by focusing your intent you can change energetic patterns, rendering a new form. Shapeshifting can occur on three levels: cellular--transforming from human to plant or animal; personal--becoming a new self or leaving an addiction behind; and institutional--creating a new business or cultural identity.
Since 1968, master shamans in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas have been training John Perkins to teach the industrial world about the powerful techniques involved in shapeshifting. His groundbreaking book takes you to deserts and jungles, mountains and oceans, medical research centers and corporate board rooms to learn the step-by-step methods of this practice that integrates ancient and modern techniques to bring about profound healing.
About the Author
John Perkinsand#160;is the author of the bestselling andlt;Iandgt;Confessions of an Economic Hit Manandlt;/Iandgt;. andlt;Iandgt;Shapeshiftingandlt;/Iandgt; and his other books follow his life and adventures after andlt;Iandgt;Hit Manandlt;/Iandgt;. John has applied shapeshifting techniques to his successful career as a management consultant, president of a U.S. energy company, and as founder of The Dream Change Coalition, an organization that inspires executives to clean up pollution, reshape corporate goals, and form Earth-honoring partnerships with indigenous cultures. He is also the author of andlt;Iandgt;The Stress-Free Habitandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Psychonavigationandlt;/Iandgt;, and andlt;Iandgt;The World Is As You Dream It.andlt;/Iandgt;
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt;Introductionandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Part 1: The View From Aboveandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;1andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; The Mayan View andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;2andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; A Corporate Executive in the Amazon andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;3and#160;andlt;/Bandgt;and#160; The Matter of Energy andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;4andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; Desert Bedouin and the Shifting Sands andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;5andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; Institutional Versus Personal Shapeshifting andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;6and#160;and#160;andlt;/Bandgt; Shapeshifting with Bugimen andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;7andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; The Nature of Ecstasy, and Dreams Versus Fantasies andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;8and#160;andlt;/Bandgt;and#160; Lessons from a Headhunter and an Andean Healer andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;9andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; Shifting the Utility Industry andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;10andlt;/Bandgt;and#160; Transitionandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Part 2: The View From Withoutandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;11andlt;/Bandgt;and#160; An Amazon Shaman Disappears andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;12andlt;/Bandgt;and#160; Being the andquot;Otherandquot; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;13andlt;/Bandgt;and#160; Shapeshifting a Deadly Virus andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;14andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160; Globes of Energy andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;15andlt;/Bandgt;and#160;and#160;Indigenous Elders Speak Out andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;16andlt;/Bandgt;and#160; Shapeshifting Through Time and Spaceandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Epilogueandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Acknowledgments andlt;BRandgt;Note on Dream Change Coalitionandlt;BRandgt;Suggested Reading