Encounters with Power

A Shamanic Odyssey of Discovery When you leave the beaten path of civilization, you enter the world of primal and mysterious forcesand encounter wonders you never thought possible. This is the territory of the shaman. To learn the secrets of shamanism, Jos Luis Stevens has traveled to the remote and wild places where the oldest human spiritual practice still exists in its purest form. With Encounters with Power, this respected teacher invites you to experience his journeys to meet shamans around the globeand share in the wisdom he received. Join this master storyteller as he recounts his meetings with Spirit in its many guises, including: India and the Life-Changing Readingat a turning point in his life, Jose receives a startlingly accurate prophecy Lost in Mexicoa humbling education in the difference between power and control The Guatemala Test and Initiationthe power of being frugal with judgment and generous with forgiveness Encounters with the Power of Aborigines and Songlines Down Undersometimes the teacher appears when the student is not ready Journeys for Power with Medicinevisions with the plant spirit of ayahuasca A Magical Andes Weddingan unforgettable ceremony attended by people, spirits, and the forces of nature The Dolphin Brujosnatures tricksters teach a sharp lesson in responsibility and humility Encounters with the Dark Shamana perilous jungle journey reveals the ferocity of nature and the dangerous side of shamanic practice Nevado Aconcagua: Pilgrimage to a Sacred Mountainhow a holy place can be both a dangerous trial and a source of limitless support Power is everywhereencounters with power can happen any time. In my travels to meet these extraordinary healers, writes Jos, Ive had terrifying, enlightening, and at times hugely entertaining adventures. Power can destroy us or it can raise us up by teaching us and nourishing us. I may not be a master, but I have learned a few things that you may find helpful on your own quest.