In the audiobook "Relatos de Poder", Carlos Castaneda tells the story of his experiences with power, and how he came to understand the true nature of knowledge. He describes a time when he was able to communicate with a butterfly, and how the experience helped him to realize that the world is actually a giant machine. He argues that the power to control it lies within oneself, and that the traditional way of describing the world through words is not restricted by reason.
00:00:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of his experiences with power. He talks about the five conditions needed for a solitary bird to fly the highest, the second condition that does not suffer company, the third that puts its beak to the air, the fourth that has no definite color, and the fifth that sings softly. First, he is a witness to acts of power and cites it as his knowledge with the understanding that he had been living without seeing Don Juan for several months. One day, he had the certainty that Don Juan was located at Genaro's house in Mexico Central, and he made the necessary preparations for a six- or seven-day trip. The next day, he walked towards Don Juan's house as if by chance, and found him there. Don Juan was delighted to see him and greeted him with a humorous salute, taking off his hat and putting it back on again. They conversed for a while and then Don Juan asked him if he knew what he had said. I do, I replied, and he hit me on the head with a finger. You're slow, he said, and there was no other way to shake me. So what's the point of all this? he asked. I wanted to
00:05:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of "Don Juan", a shaman who used brujeria (magical powers) to control and manipulate people. He also talks about some of the tasks of brujeria, such as summoning the devil. He mentions one important thing that is important for a warrior: reaching a state of total self-awareness. Don Juan says that nothing more will be said about this topic for now, and the conversation ends. He then gestures for me to be silent and I see the white of his eyes as he focuses on the trees beyond the house to the left. I then hear him sharply inhale and listen attentively as he says something in a low voice. He then walks up to me and whispers that we should leave the house and go for a walk. I ask what's wrong, and he replies that everything is okay. However, he adds that we should be careful, as something is definitely wrong. He then tells me that one of his friends, Genaro, is great, but he doesn't have enough power yet to talk about him or what makes him so special. He also says that he will talk about him one day when he has enough power. Right now, he doesn't have that
00:10:00 Don Juan tells Zapata that he has some knowledge that could change the course of Zapata's life, but Zapata is not ready to accept this knowledge yet. Zapata asks what this knowledge is, and Don Juan reveals that it is the power to control one's own destiny. Zapata is skeptical, but Don Juan promises to show him how to use this power. Don Juan then tells Zapata that he is currently surrounded by eternity, and Zapata can use this to reach his full potential. Zapata is skeptical, but Don Juan reassures him that this knowledge is indeed his. Zapata is still not convinced, but Don Juan tells him that once he has enough power, he will be able to use his knowledge to conquer all of his limiting beliefs. Zapata is still unconvinced, but Don Juan assures him that this knowledge is his to use and that it is not important in and of itself.
00:15:00 Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a pecador who received a light tap on the shoulder. He then describes the limits of power, saying that one can exit them. We are a feeling, realizing that we are one, when we are "conjoined" here. My shoulder was slapped, and my notebook, pencil, and ruler fell to the ground. Don Juan picked them up and looked at me. I asked him if he was bothered, and he took notes. Comforting for all who are beings of light, he said in a rhythmic manner, nodding his head, that it is the only thing that matters to a luminous being. Then he explained that personal power is nothing compared to the power of the dream. I should write whatever comes to mind and now tell me about your dream in which you suddenly transition to another state. I was taken by surprise. Don Juan repeated his request. I had been wanting to tell him for a long time. My experience stayed more in the lighter, comic side. Nonetheless, each time I was about to look at my hands in a dream, something extraordinary happened. I would fly or the dream would turn into a nightmare. Don Juan told me to settle down and be patient. The first prepar
00:20:00 Carlos Castaneda discusses the importance of suspending one's internal dialogue in order to achieve success in any endeavor. He relates this to the way a warrior should approach dreaming, in which they should focus on one specific image while not speaking to themselves aloud. One day, while Castaneda was walking in a nature reserve, he had a sudden realization that this process of suspending dialogue was more than just preventing words from spilling out uncontrolled. It required a deliberate act of pausing one's thoughts in order to perceive everything in a 360-degree perspective. After a long silence, Castaneda explained that this was the stage at which a warrior could begin to learn how to use the power of the mind to interact with the world directly.
00:25:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of how a master does not pressure his apprentice, and how this would foster obsession and a perverted sense of pleasure in the apprentice. He recalls other experiences he had that interfered with his concentration, and he mentions one in particular in which he was able to remember details of a conversation until it became too dark to take notes. Comfortable in his role of writer, he allowed his thoughts to wander, and found himself falling asleep. Suddenly, something caught his attention; it was something external that did not involve his cognitive processes, and yet it participated in his awareness. He was fully awake and focusing on a spot in the distance near the trees, but he did not see, think, or speak with himself. His feelings were clear, physical sensations that did not require words. He felt drawn towards something indistinct and then saw a clear figure in the shadows of the trees, and he recognized it as a man. He felt certain he could hold the man down and force him to stay where he was, and at that moment, he experienced a painful ripping sensation in his stomach. He lost control of his muscles and fell to the ground, screaming. Don Juan helped him up and told him that he had just
00:30:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a Power experience he had while camping in the Mexican desert. He and a friend were walking when he heard a voice call out to him, and he saw a figure coming closer. The figure laughed and came close to him, putting its mouth close to his ear and whispering that they needed to leave the location quickly and quietly. They walked side-by-side in silence, Carlos's step being calm and steady. A few times, the figure quickly turned its head, and Carlos could see a dark mass following them. He experienced a sudden, intense terror, and a movement that seemed to pulse throughout his stomach. He felt himself starting to run, and then he suddenly found himself back at the house where don Juan was living. He saw don Juan running towards him, and the two of them arrived at the same time and Don Juan turned on his lantern. Carlos remarked that the knowledge he was there to meet had known of his arrival, and so he decided to confront it head-on, instead of running away as he had planned. He prepared a test, and when he was sure he had enough power to separate it from the rest of his surroundings, he sat down next to don Juan and began
00:35:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of how his clumsy movements were the cause of his headaches, and how he learned to control them by feeling the sensation that comes from below the stomach and moving his head in a way that replicated don Juan's movements. Don Juan apparently found the story amusing and laughed heartily, throwing his head back and slapping his thighs. Suddenly, an unexpected sound interrupted his laughter. Don Juan seemed to sense what was coming and became alert, warning the listener to stay alert. He then explained that the noise was the cricket that called him, and that he had been fooled by the listener earlier.
Don Juan continued, explaining that the true point of the story was that he was not lying to the listener, and that he was only trying to show him how to trust his own senses. Again, the story made the listener feel both excited and uneasy.
Castaneda asked don Juan if he was afraid of what he represented, to which don Juan replied that he was afraid of his knowledge. Castaneda then asked if don Juan ever had rest, to which don Juan replied that he never allowed himself to rest--he always relied on his actions and his training to safeguard himself. Castaneda
00:40:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of how he came to realize that the world is actually a giant machine, and that the power to control it lies within oneself. He describes a time when he spoke with a deer, and how his old habits forced the animal into a certain behavior. Later, he talks about a time when he spoke with a coyote, and how his old habits forced the animal into a certain behavior. He argues that the world should adjust to his description, which it eventually does.
00:45:00 Carlos Castaneda discusses the concept of "hábitos," or habitual ways of looking at the world. He introduces the concept of "intencionalidad," or the human capacity to be aware of and intentional about one's own thoughts and actions. He speaks about his conversation with a coyote, in which he attempted to use words to communicate with the animal in a way that was both intelligible and meaningful. However, he found that his understanding of the coyote's behavior was not complete, and that there was still something missing from his explanation. He discusses this tension between reason and experience, and how it is something that is always present in human beings. Castaneda then goes on to talk about the need for a warrior to have serenity and a sense of calm, even in the face of danger. He tells the story of a wizard who, in order to act in a more effective way, must find a new way to describe the world. This new description, which Castaneda dubs "a new description of the world," is different from the traditional way of describing the world through words. It is based on the experience of the warrior, and is not restricted by reason. Castaneda then asks the reader to imagine
00:50:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a night he spent in the woods, where he saw a luminous creature that was not alive. He asks the creature to explain itself, but the creature covers his mouth with one hand, and if he knows, or if he is trying to silence me, then he brought his mouth to my ear and whispers that he will try to hear a soft clicking sound, the faint footsteps of a nocturnal butterfly, and nothing else. Juan gets up abruptly, gathers his flashlight, and says that we are going to sit down by the door at the front of the house, halfway between the entrance on the back side of the house, and crossing the room, stop in front of the bedroom, and surround the house at the edge of the chaparral, instead of going through the bedroom and exiting out the front.
Juan explains that it is essential to make our presence known by describing a semicircle around the house on the left side, facing the front, while he walks very slowly. His footsteps are weak and unsteady. His arm trembles as he holds the flashlight. I ask him if he is okay, and he nods yes with a quick smile.
He
00:55:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a warrior's understanding of the power of knowledge, specifically knowledge of the night. Don Juan teaches Castaneda that knowledge is a matter of fear, but that if a warrior accepts the terrifying nature of knowledge, they can cancel out the terrifying sound of the voter. He explains that the sound of the polilla, or butterfly, is the sound of knowledge falling like water from a shower head. The long, drawn-out sounds of the sound are like the memories of a child he once knew, while the shorter, staccato sounds remind him of the laughter of that child. He senses a great amount of emotion in the butterfly noise, but cannot find any thoughts in his mind. Gradually, his thoughts subsided and he fell into a deep, peaceful slumber. When he opened his eyes, he found that the butterfly noise had stopped, and he was able to communicate with the butterfly.
In the audiobook Relatos de Poder, Carlos Castaneda discusses the concept of the double, which is a powerful force that can be used for good or evil. He talks about how a warrior accepts their double as part of who they are, and how it is not a matter of personal preference but a part of their destiny. He goes on to say that only by choosing a life of impeccable virtue can one hope to defeat their double completely.
01:00:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells of his experiences with power, including his journey to mastery of the use of the chakras. He also discusses the importance of silence and how to achieve it. He relates a dream in which he is sitting at his desk, surrounded by the objects he left there the day before. Suddenly, a powerful wind blows through the room, and he is aware of a noise coming from the windows. He opens the windows and sees a swarm of white butterflies flying in. One of the butterflies opens its wings and reveals an object that Castaneda instantly recognizes as a mushroom. The object remains in his field of vision, and when it finally disappears, he falls into an endless darkness. He comes to, feeling shaken and disoriented, and Castaneda tells him that he just had a vision of what he needs to do next. The author then goes on to describe the training he went through to achieve this level of power.
01:05:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells stories of power, including one in which he asks a friend about his experiences. The friend replies that he had seen a figure in form of a mushroom still lacking judgment about size, feeling as if it was about 30 cm tall.
Don Juan replied that the feeling was all that mattered. He said that my sensations were the measure by which I evaluated the state of being of the person I was seeing. I must conclude that your friend is a magnificent person, he said, his words surprising me.
Some years ago, in a state of non-ordinary reality not caused by psychoactive plants, I had experienced or perceived something while looking at an aquatic current. A cluster of bubbles floated towards me, wrapping me in their golden bubbles. I could say that both conglomerates had had the same structure and same pattern, don Juan added.
He listened to my comments without interest, saying that I was wasting my power trying to explain such an immense thing in terms that could be understood by humans. There is eternity itself to be struggled against trying to make it manageable, he said, an act of contemptible waste.
Don Juan then urged me to try to see another person
01:10:00 Carlos Castaneda discusses the different power configurations that people can be stuck in, and how only a very powerful shaman could break through these patterns and free oneself. He then recalls the experiences of two individuals who had been chosen by Don Juan: one who was an evocation master, and the other, Pablito, who was extremely talented. The most powerful of the four, Genaro, showed up unexpectedly to the session and provoked a strong reaction in Castaneda: tears started flowing down his face, and he had a moment of epiphany in which he saw golden bubbles surrounding him. The next person called, Genaro, was even more surprising; he is a "true chingón" (a sorcerer of great power), and Castaneda felt a sudden kick of excitement when he saw him. After calling all the original 48 people, Don Juan asks Castaneda what he plans to do with his newfound power. Castaneda responds with a long, drawn-out answer about how humans are always trapped in habitual patterns, but that with the help of others, he can break through them. Genaro interrupts, proclaiming himself to be the true chingón, and Castaneda is surprised and overwhelmed. Don Juan then tells Castaneda
01:15:00 The narrator shares his astonishment at finding Don Juan there, and Don Genaro intervenes to explain that Don Juan had come to visit him. The narrator then deduces that, as Don Juan had followed him home, Don Genaro must have known he was there. Don Genaro then tells the narrator that he had come as a favor to him, and the narrator can ask him any question he wants. Don Juan scoffs at the idea that someone could be a genius, while Don Genaro assures the narrator that he is a genius. The narrator shares his confusion over the situation, and Don Juan and Don Genaro laugh at him. The narrator then realizes that he had been blind to the fact that both men were manipulating him, and that he had been tricked into thinking he had seen a genius--Don Juan as a bird and Don Genaro as a golden figure--in his hallucination the previous night. The idea that his intellect could not handle such a challenge forced him to laugh out loud involuntarily. Don Genaro tells him that he is a genius, and the narrator is confounded and disbelieving. Don Genaro then confirms that this is his only house, and the three men sit together in silence. Suddenly it is morning, and the narrator
01:20:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a night in the wilderness when he was terrorized by a force he couldn't see or feel. He remembered an earlier encounter with the same force when he was a bar voter. Don Juan explained that this force was an ally that the brujo was learning to recognize and appreciate. Don Juan ordered him to write down his recollection, and he did so while sitting next to don Juan, who was wearing a happy smile. Suddenly, the force stopped attacking and disappeared. Don Juan told him that the force had moved to a different position and that he was now ready to meet it. He prepared himself mentally and then stood up. Don Juan told him that the force was a spider, which he had been perceiving as an ally. As he approached, it jumped away and he felt something crawling on his skin. He remembered that years ago he had passed a terrifying night in the wilderness and something had touched his neck repeatedly. He opened his eyes and saw don Juan and don Genaro, who were also smiling. He asked don Juan what was happening, and don Juan replied that don Genaro was there to help him. He then ordered him to write. He did so for a while, until he felt
01:25:00 Saltado Juan recounts how he once met a man who was apparently a double of himself, known as Don Juan. He says that Don Juan often did extraordinary things, but sometimes he wasn't Don Juan at all--but his double. Don Juan then tells the story of a third man, his brother gemelo, who also has a doppelgänger.
Don Juan goes on to say that the doppelgänger is real, and that it's possible to say that it's even more real than the real Don Juan himself. He then tells the story of a fourth man, his brother gemelo, who also has a doppelgänger.
Don Juan explains that the doppelgänger is actually more real than the real men because it's made of flesh and bone. He then asks the real men if it's possible, and they both say that it is. Finally, Don Juan tells the story of a fifth man, his brother gemelo, who also has a doppelgänger.
The real men are incredulous and Don Juan asks them to think about it for a while. After a long silence, one of the men asks Don Juan how he knows the do
01:30:00 In the video, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a brujo (a sorcerer) who has two selves - one that is ordinary and one that is powerful. The ordinary self can't do things the powerful self can do, which is why the powerful self is called a "doble." Castaneda describes how he once saw the powerful self do an incredible magic trick - making objects appear out of thin air - and how he eventually realized that the powerful self is actually two people in one. He says that a brujo couldn't do that if he didn't have knowledge of his double, and that understanding that is the equivalent of facing his own power head on.
01:35:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of don Juan, a powerful sorcerer who taught him about the power of the double. According to Castaneda, don Juan explained that in order to achieve a doppelganger, one must first have conquered dreaming and the fairies who live there. He also said that all of the techniques he had taught Castaneda - such as conversation - were essentially means of giving fluidity to one's personality and the world, and placing them out of the realm of prophecy so that one can eventually eliminate the impracticality of having a double in the everyday world. A fluid sorcerer like don Juan cannot put chronological dates on the world, and while he is in action, he does not realize he is doppelganger. When asked how he knew, don Juan replied that while he is acting, he only has one memory - the experience itself. For someone watching him, the sorcerer would appear to be performing two separate actions at the same time. However, he remembers two separate incidents separately because for him, time is made up of memories. Everything else that we experience - from our physical body to our communication - is also a memory that we accumulate. Castaneda asks don Juan if he is certain about this
01:40:00 Hallaba al borde del llanto, don Genaro. Se puso de pie y se me acerco daba la impresión de un niño con brillantes ojos, traviesos hizo un muy influyendo los labios y me miró un largo momento. Yo pregunté tratando de esconder una sonrisa, "No vas a darme mi abrazo, me levanté y extendí los brazos para tocarlo", mi cuerpo pareció congelarse en esa postura. No tenía poder para moverme. Trate de forzar mis brazos a alcanzarlo, pero la pugna fue en vano. Don Juan y don Genaro se pararon observándome, sentí mi cuerpo contraerse bajo una presión desconocida. Don Genaro tomó asiento y fingió ponerse de mal humor porque yo no lo había abrazado. Frunció la boca y golpeó el suelo con los talones. Luego los dos vol
01:45:00 The narrator discusses his struggles with anxiety and how it has affected his ability to live a normal life. He then talks about a time when he achieved a level of peace and freedom he had never experienced before. He explains that this was due to his ability to talk openly with a mentor, Don Juan, about his struggles. He goes on to say that although he is still not living like a true warrior, he is making progress. He then talks about a particular obstacle he has faced in the past - being able to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. He shares that he has been able to do this by following Don Juan's advice to "cultivate the feeling that a warrior does not need anything." The narrator then shares his thoughts on being a spectator, and how he feels that this is not an acceptable state of being for a warrior. He concludes the talk by saying that one must be willing to go through difficult circumstances in order to become a true warrior.
01:50:00 In the audiobook Relatos de Poder, Carlos Castaneda discusses the concept of the double, which he says is a "malign" force that tries to keep him from achieving his true potential. He talks about how a warrior accepts their double as part of who they are, and how it is not a matter of personal preference but a part of their destiny. He warns the listener that if they do not choose to embrace their double, they will fail in their quest for knowledge. Castaneda goes on to say that only by choosing a life of impeccable virtue can one hope to defeat their double completely.
01:55:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a man who has the ability to have two separate identities, one of which is powerful and able to do extraordinary things. He goes on to explain that although the ability to have a double is theoretically possible, it is not something that can be easily learned or used for everyday purposes. Castaneda contrasts the theory of the double with his own experience of it, in which he talks about a time when he killed someone hundreds of miles away without ever leaving his own body. He warns his listener that stories of power often contain violence and uncontrolled activity, and that a man of knowledge cannot use his double for destructive purposes.
In the audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of an encounter with an unfamiliar creature, which he initially mistakes for a fly. Later, he realizes that the creature is a spider, and relates an incident in which he almost dies as a result. Castaneda warns his listeners that the creature, known to him as an "aliado," is a powerful ally, but warns them that it is a mystery to him why some people are drawn to it and others are not.
02:00:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of his encounter with Don Juan, a Mexican Yaqui warrior and instructor who taught him about the power of the mind. Castaneda describes the intense fear and excitement he felt during the ritual and how it eventually led to a state of calm and detachment. He shares how his usual processes of thought and perception began to function again after he refused to speculate on the encounter. In the end, he makes the decision not to ask Don Juan any questions, opting to remain silent as a witness.
02:05:00 Carlos Castaneda tells a story of a doppelganger he met in a dream. The doppelganger is a man who is different from each individual and has fought different battles in his own unique way. Castaneda explains that the steps we take to become a double are the same, but the first steps are often confusing and uncertain. The doppelganger also agrees with Castaneda and shares his experience of first encountering the dreamer while he was collecting plants on a mountainside. Castaneda then tells the story of how he woke up and realized he was actually seeing himself, and how the people who were coming down the mountain at the same time he was were only a short distance away.
02:10:00 Following the same path, Carlos Castaneda came to the same town. He asked people if they had seen his friend, who was sleeping next to the road, and they said no. He asked them if they had seen him eating, and they said no. He asked them if they had seen him drink, and they said no. He asked them if they had seen him smoke, and they said no. He asked them if they had seen him go out, and they said no. He asked them if they had seen him come in, and they said no. He asked them if they had seen a car, and they said no.
Castaneda then asked Don Juan what might have happened to his friend. Don Juan said that his friend might have been dreaming. Castaneda asked if this dream was ordinary or a true dream. Don Juan said that it was a difficult question to answer. Castaneda then accepted that it might have been a dream and went to sleep.
Later, while working in his benefactor's house, Castaneda went to sleep. He was woken up by a loud noise. He asked his benefactor what it was, and he said it was a shovel digging. Castaneda then realized
02:15:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a time when he was "traveling" and encountered some strange, unexplained events. He eventually realized that these events were actually dreams, and that he had the ability to dreamwalk. He also related the story of a fourth dream in which he met a powerful figure known as Don Juan.
Castaneda's ability to dreamwalk eventually led him to the discovery of his true identity - he was actually a Yaqui Indian shaman. He shares the story of how he first learned to dreamwalk, and how it helped him in his quest to learn more about the power of the mind.
Castaneda's recounting of his dreams is fascinating and eye-opening, and his story provides an interesting perspective on the power of dreaming. His tales may be difficult to believe, but they are nonetheless true.
02:20:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of how he looked at himself while he was concerned about being worried and how it has happened many times since his first time. He stayed looking at himself, asleep, waiting for the worst. Images flashed before his eyes; one in particular of his house and bed. It became very clear to him; he wanted to be back in bed. A sudden shock woke him up and he found himself on the ground. He got up quickly and ran to the place where he had seen the boys working. They were the same ones he had seen before. He returned to the same spot the next day and saw Don Juan and Don Genaro. Don Juan said to him, "This is the power spot for you. You've broken your fingers writing there." Don Genaro added, "Carlitos, you are just like I am. You want to confirm it all. This is just like you, who never tried to write on a machine here." Castaneda told him, "No one ever has. I'm the same as you. I can't do it." Don Juan said, "You're just as desconfiado [unable to trust] as this man is." Don Genaro
02:25:00 The narrator tells the story of a moment when he realized he was dreaming, and also had a sense of complete temporal sequence. I was acutely conscious of the fact that I had just been with Don Genaro and Don Juan. I was leaning on Don Juan's left side, and the landscape around me was constantly changing. I could not determine the nature of what I was seeing, but what I had before my eyes was more like an emotional state than a thought or an evaluation. I tried to keep track of my counting for a moment, because my habit of analyzing everything was almost impossible to break, but at some point my processes of accounting stopped and something unnamed took over.
Suddenly feelings and images of all kinds flooded into my mind, and something began repeating itself constantly--Don Juan and Don Genaro, who were trying to reach me. The image became clearer and more persistent, and I began to feel surrounded by it. I wanted to continue going through the images and feelings, but they wouldn't let me. I felt agile and content, and I knew both of them well. Suddenly they approached me menacingly, and my fear disappeared. I accepted them without feeling anything.
At that moment, my mind split in two and I saw two scenes
02:30:00 The author recounts an intense, terrifying experience in which he briefly lost consciousness and felt like he was falling. Later, he and his friend, Don Juan, discuss his experience and Don Juan explains that he had only hypnotized him. The author is relieved and reassured, and falls asleep. In the morning, Don Juan tells him that he must be careful not to become too complacent and that he has very little power left.
02:35:00 According to Carlos Castaneda, a warrior must use all of what they have at their disposal to close their mortal opening. Once this opening is opened, it doesn't matter how much you may dislike it or whether you ask questions - your only shield is to write. If you die without writing, you die as a fool. A warrior asked Don Juan what death should look like. Don Juan replied, "A warrior dies when he's defeated. He doesn't surrender or even let the death take him. He opens himself up completely and then blinking, he looks at me, and then he speaks in a different tone of voice. A warrior dies as a result of a lack of courage. He's not even brave enough to die. He says, 'There's no mistake in the warrior's way. He follows the path that has been shown to him. Anyone can criticize his acts, but that doesn't matter. Take it as an example what happened yesterday. The warrior would have started by asking questions without fear or suspicion and then leave it to me to teach you the mystery of the dreamer. That's of supreme importance.'
Don Juan continued, "Today, you're all questions. Today, you're all resignation. I signaled to you that
02:40:00 In this audiobook, don Juan tells the story of how he nearly chose to awaken in the place of power, but then decided against it. If he had done so, he would have become powerful enough to control the balance of power, but this would have likely killed him out of fear for his life. Instead, don Juan wasted his power in petty conflicts until he nearly ran out of it, and then tried to ask don Juan for a prediction. Don Juan instead told him to solve a riddle, and if he was able to do so, he would be led to the place where he would meet don Juan himself. Juan attempted to solve the riddle, but was not able to. He then asked don Juan why he wanted to test him, and don Juan said that he wanted to see if Juan had enough power to leave the house on his own. Juan told him that he doubted it, but if he proved himself, he would be allowed to try. Juan failed the riddle again and don Juan told him that he would have to be careful. Juan also warned him that he may rip his hair out if he did not behave himself.
02:45:00 This audiobook is a compilation of stories about power, including an explanation of the brujos by Carlos Castaneda. In order to receive the explanation from the brujos, the listener must solve an equation. If you fail, the explanation from the brujos will not make sense to you. I think that we should give the explanation to the listener without worrying about whether or not they understand it. Genaro is a more conservative warrior who wants things in order, and will not cede until he thinks you are ready. Don Juan is the one who is teaching him this, and it is his responsibility to do so. He says that only you can choose the right time to leave the house, and he will call you. This call is for you, and will not be for me. You must use your will to know which of Don Juan's calls is for you. Genaro feels the need to make sure that the personal power that the listener has collected is enough to make their will work. This is a difficult concept to explain to someone who has not experienced it firsthand. He laughs and says that the body has to be perfect before the will can function as a unit. Don Juan has once again diverted my inquiries. I am anxious and frustrated
02:50:00 Carlos Castaneda narrates his experiences with the power of the mind, which he learned from Don Juan. One of the techniques he learned to access that power was the reus no, or "silent no." Through this practice, Castaneda was able to completely relax his body and mind. He and Don Juan then went on a walk, and Castaneda was instructed to breathe in and out slowly and evenly. This resulted in a physical and mental relaxation, complete with a sense of peace.
Don Juan then asked Castaneda to ask questions, but he lost the thread and didn't know what to ask. Don Juan then unfolded a cloth and showed Castaneda that there was a pot of water sitting on a nearby cart. He instructed Castaneda to sit down and drink. Once he was done, he sat back down and Don Juan asked him how he was feeling. Castaneda replied that he didn't understand why the power of the mind couldn't be accepted, as it was quite real. Don Juan told him that it was his fate not to accept the power, as it was not for everyone. It was through his experience and training that Castaneda was able to become familiar with the power of the mind and
02:55:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of an encounter with an unfamiliar creature, which he initially mistakes for a fly. Later, he realizes that the creature is a spider, and relates an incident in which he almost dies as a result. Castaneda warns his listeners that the creature, known to him as an "aliado," is a powerful ally, but warns them that it is a mystery to him why some people are drawn to it and others are not. He also shares the story of an earlier encounter with the same creature in which he was nearly killed. Castaneda discusses the power of the ally and how it can be used by those who are willing to learn how to access it.
In the audiobook Relatos de Poder, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a power experience he had with a "guest" who taught him how to walk. Suddenly, he felt a strange tug on his body and found himself being pulled up onto a rebar or rock. He could have sworn it was the rebar, but the fleeting image prevented him from getting a closer look. Something in him then collapsed, and he fell backwards. Don Juan then instructed him to speak with himself, and he gradually began to regain control of himself.
03:00:00 Sabine noticed that she was crossing her eyes and that, regardless, the image was very clear. She could move her eyes without disrupting the vision, and continued watching. She experienced a curious compulsion to let go and run away, and then saw something alarming in the scene. She started a semiconscious dialogue with herself, and then became aware of her surrounding. In the world of everyday life, Don Juan was observing her. Don Juan seemed intrigued, and Sabine asked him if anything was wrong. Don Juan helped her sit down and then Sabine noticed that he'd been looking at the sky the entire time. She asked him if he'd seen the shadows on the ground while looking at the sky, and he replied that he hadn't. Sabine became aware of a small object in his left hand and asked him what it was. He told her it was a flute, and that it produced a soft, strange sound. He began playing it, and Sabine felt a sudden urge to stop and go to the forest. He followed a path that Sabine estimated to be about a kilometer long, and they walked for about an hour. Sabine's thoughts remained unbroken, and she experienced an exquisite sense of peace. Then, abruptly, she
03:05:00 In the video, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a power experience he had with a "guest" who taught him how to walk. Suddenly, he felt a strange tug on his body and found himself being pulled up onto a rebar or rock. He could have sworn it was the rebar, but the fleeting image prevented him from getting a closer look. Something in him then collapsed, and he fell backwards. Don Juan then instructed him to speak with himself, and he gradually began to regain control of himself. He recalled that don Juan had emptied a glass of water into his stomach and then instructed him to sit down. He then told don Juan that he had met don Genaro and was feeling overwhelmed. Don Juan said that Genaro was tired of him, and that he was almost there with his own power. Suddenly, don Juan grabbed him and jumped into the air, landing on the ground in a crouch. He laughed and said that the true art of a warrior is to balance terror and wonder. Don Juan was in an unusual mood and appeared nervous. He asked Castaneda to speak with him, and Castaneda complied.
Don Juan told Castaneda that he had to speak with him because at that moment, he
03:10:00 Carlos Castaneda discusses the concept of power with Don Juan, who tells him that the key to wielding power is mastering one's own emotions. Castaneda nearly fails an important test of power when he is overcome by anger, but is saved by the appearance of Don Juan's ally, a polilla (a small, fly-like creature that Castaneda had previously seen as a sign of bad luck). This encounter teaches Castaneda the importance of self-awareness and the power of the mind.
03:15:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda explains the mystery of the so-called "soñador" and the so-called "soñado." You believed that I always fooled you, but it was really Genaro who was hidden among the bushes like you thought. He came to you, even though you tried to resist believing it, through the power of his visions. It was the most difficult part of accepting the evident value of Don Juan's hallucinations for me to admit. I said that Don Genaro had been truly real and had lived in this world all along. Don Juan said there is no other world, which makes you stumble. Your insistence on having explanations that do not cure the problem causes Genaro to direct his attention directly to your body. He will examine what you did today, revealing that your body was able to put things together in a dignified manner. In some way, you have modernized yourself and are no longer enslaved to your visions along with the ditch. You maintained a very strong control, even though you did not believe anything. And yet, you are able to act with effective efficiency and were able to follow Don Juan's call. You found him without any more help from me when we reached the rock. You were filled
03:20:00 Carlos Castaneda tells the story of ocho points, which are the totality of one. He showed me that all points could be connected indirectly, and I asked him again about the two mysterious points remaining. He showed me that only they were connected to the will, and stood apart from the other senses and reason. He indicated with his finger where they were located, and said that they could never be subjected to either speech or reason. Only the will could access them. Reason was so far away from them that it was completely futile to try to figure them out. This is one of the most difficult things to accept after all of the strength of reason is based on reasoning everything out. He then asked me if the eight points corresponded to certain organs in the human body. I explained that they did, and he erased the diagram quickly. He touched my head and said that that was the center of reason and speech, the tip of my sternum was the center of feeling, below the navel was the will, dreaming was in the left side, sound was in the right side, and sight was in the middle. He then said that today he had to make an important decision and would never see me again. I felt a shaking in my stomach and
03:25:00 In the audiobook, Relatos de Poder, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of how his will and desire to use his world daily come into conflict with the way the world is. He says that the only way to use his world in a challenge and as a vehicle for accumulating enough personal power to reach the totality of himself is to use it as a daily challenge. The next time he comes, he'll have enough of all of his ways. Until then, he should wait to feel the way he feels today when his internal voice tells him to do it. If he comes with any other spirit, it will be a waste of time and a danger to himself. Carlos Castaneda tries to control his breathing and calm down, but fails. Don Juan then tells him that his reason is dangerous and could kill him, so Don Juan begs him to give him the reason. Don Juan and Don Juan start laughing and Don Juan says that he's been following Castaneda around for a few days. When Castaneda asks him why, Don Juan replies that he wanted to see if he was really following him or if he was just being paranoid. Castaneda walks to the market at the lagoon, not knowing what he's going to do.
03:30:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of how he became a power practitioner, and how his clothing and appearance reflected that power. He explains that one day, while walking in Tallinn, Estonia, he was struck by the impact of don Juan's appearance and asked him if he liked his outfit. Don Juan responded with joy, and said that he had been going out in a new dress since that day. He then went on to explain that he always wears a dress when he is in town, because it makes people pay more attention to him. He went on to say that when he was younger, he had a very difficult time accepting credit, so he had followed don Juan's advice and taken his world as a challenge.
Castaneda then asked don Juan about his clothes, and the don explained that his dress was a symbol of his power. He went on to say that a warrior cannot be bothered with trivial matters, and that he should not worry about what happened in the past. Castaneda asked don Juan what he thought of his journey thus far, and the don replied that it was only the beginning of a long journey. He then told Castaneda that he was not allowed to be bothered with the past, and
03:35:00 Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a warrior's journey in which the only thing that matters is the power of the personal. He talks about how easy it is for a common man to dress like a warrior, but a warrior must never forget that he is a servant of something greater. He warns his listener that if they are to follow in his footsteps, it will require faith and courage.
03:40:00 Carlos Castaneda writes in his notebook, but he can't say what he understands about the difference. He doesn't want to argue or ask questions. He watches the cars and buses driving by on the other side of the park, and remembers what don Juan had said: "There is a long line of cars and buses in front of the bank, 20 meters away. Directly in line with the bench where we were sitting, a group of seven people, including three policemen in gray uniforms, were gathered. There was an intoxicated man lying on the ground nearby, either drunk or seriously ill. I looked at don Juan, and he, too, had been watching the man. I said to him that, for some reason, I couldn't explain it myself. I no longer wanted to ask questions. I said that, if he didn't want to answer my questions, I would be left without understanding. He pretended to believe me. I said that, for me, both believing and having to believe were the same thing. To discern between the two formulations--believing and having to believe--was for me the same as being a Byzantine monk. Do you remember the story you once told me about your friend and the cats? He asked me casually,
03:45:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of two cats - one who ran away and one who died. He talks about how a warrior must believe in their own survival, and that to do so, they must take into account all possible outcomes. He also mentions that, as a common person, you cannot worry about the fate of others and must live for yourself. At the end of the audiobook, Castaneda tells a story of a drunk man who is about to die. He talks about how a warrior must never lament their own death, because it is a part of their journey.
03:50:00 This is a transcript of a video in which Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a man who is about to die, and how the power of the warrior allows him to see that the world is a mystery with no beginning or end. He then goes on to explain how the power of the warrior allows him to see that life is a continual act of power.
03:55:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of two cats, one of whom is killed by a man and the other who has to deal with the man's death. The story revolves around the idea of power, and the importance of being aware of one's own mortality. Carlos Castaneda speaks about the importance of ritual and how it can help to connect people to their inner power. He also talks about the importance of being able to connect with others on a deeper level. In the end, he provides a lesson on the importance of communication.
In the audiobook "Relatos de Poder," Carlos Castaneda tells the story of his journey to understanding the power of the mind. He meets a man who calls himself don Juan, and the two discuss the difference between the "tonal" and the "nawal." The "tonal" is the part of the mind that is in control of the body, and the "nawal" is the part of the mind that is in control of the soul. Carlos Castaneda gradually realizes that he is both the "tonal" and the "nawal." He starts to use this knowledge to improve his communication skills. However, he is also constantly plagued by lapses in concentration, which he associates with his dialogue with don Juan.
04:00:00 Carlos Castaneda, a teacher at the University of California, tells the story of his Tonal and Nahual entities, explaining that each human has two opposing parts or facets - a Tonal and a Na wai. He states that the Tonal is the part of a person that is born with and has a close relationship with a specific animal, such as a snake. The Nahual is an animal that a sorcerer can supposedly transform into, and which is said to be very powerful. Castaneda goes on to say that his Tonal and Nahual entities were first introduced to him during a seminar on brujeria (witchcraft) and that he had always been vaguely familiar with them thanks to his anthropological studies of Mesoamerican cultures. He shares that his understanding of the Tonal and Nahual concepts is based on the fact that children are born with a Tonal entity that represents the animal they were born with, and that this entity will have a close relationship with them throughout their lives. Castaneda shares that what he is saying is nonsense, and that anyone who believes it is foolish.
04:05:00 The speaker discusses the concepts of tonal and Nahual. He states that anyone could understand these concepts if they were a witch, but he is not a witch. He goes on to say that the tonal is the social organizer, and that it is important to understand this stage in his teachings because it is the last stage of what he has taught. He talks about the tonal as a being that is both magnanimous and intolerant. He then goes on to say that all of us are guardians and protectors, and that the tonal is one of these protectors. He ends the talk by talking about how everything we know falls under the tonal's jurisdiction.
04:10:00 The narrator talks about experiencing a strange insensibility, not being able to concentrate, and not being able to think or reason. He noticed that Don Juan had his eyes focused on the middle of his body, and then his mental clarity returned. He explained that the tonal is everything that we know and that it includes us as people and everything in the world. He went on to say that because the tonal is all-encompassing, it is appropriate to say that it is "located íntimamente" to a person's birth. He then asked Don Juan to repeat some key points, but was unable to speak. He said that he was experiencing an extreme incapacity to control his words, and that he did not have any control over the feeling. He looked at Don Juan, and indicated that he could not speak. Don Juan replied that he had been observing him, and that he had noticed that his thoughts were not clear. The tonal is everything that creates the world, and it does so in a figurative way. It is the tonal that creates the rules by which it captures the world. It is important to remember that the tonal is both personal and collective at the same time. Don Juan then sang a
04:15:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda discusses the concept of the "tonal," which he says is everything we know about ourselves and our world. The tonal is represented by the island of Tonal, and the nahuatl word for it is "náhuatl." The nahual is the part of us with which we never attempt to treat as don Juan said, "the nahual is the part of us with which there is no description, no words, no sensations, or knowledge." This is a contradiction, according to don Juan, because if something cannot feel or be described without naming it, then it exists only in your opinion. He goes on to say that the nahual is the mind, not the mind itself, and that if one were to try and understand this concept, they would say that the nahual is the soul. He then posits that the nahual is located beyond the limits of the table, and with a wave of his hand makes it appear as if it is sitting right in front of him. He goes on to say that the nahual is present everywhere, and that it is the supreme being, the all-powerful god. I asked don Juan if god also exists on
04:20:00 This audiobook tells the story of Carlos Castaneda's journey to understanding the power of the mind. Carlos Castaneda meets a man who calls himself don Juan, and the two discuss the difference between the "tonal" and the "nawal." The "tonal" is the part of the mind that is in control of the body, and the "nawal" is the part of the mind that is in control of the soul. Carlos Castaneda gradually realizes that he is both the "tonal" and the "nawal." He starts to use this knowledge to improve his communication skills. However, he is also constantly plagued by lapses in concentration, which he associates with his dialogue with don Juan. One day, while walking in a street market, he has a sudden flashback to a conversation he had with don Juan some time earlier. These flashbacks become more frequent and more intense as the book progresses. Ultimately, Carlos Castaneda realizes that he is not just a "tonal" or a "nawal," but a "metatextual" being, one who is in control of both the physical and the spiritual worlds.
04:25:00 Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a man's journey to understand his own power, and how the Nahual, a creature of power, helps him. He warns that it is not easy to comprehend everything that he has been teaching, and that it is difficult to say who has the right to speak about the Nahual. He says that the Tonal, which is the power within all beings, always uses itself to understand what is being said. At some point, the man realizes that he is going to die, and that the other half of himself will begin to operate completely.
04:30:00 Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a brujo who asks a Tonal if he will die with the entirety of himself, as if living with that totality wouldn't be enough. TheTonal of the two old ladies walking down the steps of the church illustrates the concept of 'tonal,' or the quality of a person. These women are both very old, but their bodies are still fit, despite their age. Castaneda explains that each person has a 'tonal,' or particular quality, that shows through in their appearance, smell, and behavior. If a Tonal is careless with himself, then a warrior takes on that role. Castaneda shows his readers that his outfit was specifically made to show off his warrior's spirit.
04:35:00 The narrator tells the story of how he once met a man who called himself Don Juan. Don Juan explained that there are different levels of Tonals, and that the Tonal of the young man who was sick was weak. Don Juan said that the young man was probably just unlucky, and that he didn't really care to explain anything. Don Juan then suggested that the young man was perhaps a victim of insurmountable forces, and that maybe he was an undercover agent. The narrator laughed and said that the young man had walked away in a drunken stupor. Don Juan replied that the man was definitely seeing things, and that it was as if he had "become one with the wind." Don Juan went on to say that we all experience levels of Tonals, but that most of us don't understand how we know which Tonals are in contact with which other Tonals. He then clarified that what he was saying was that the Tonal of the young man was weak, and that this made him prone to decay. Don Juan concluded the conversation by saying that while he was taking notes, he would be unable to focus, and that he should try to relax and let himself be absorbed by the person he was observing. The narrator asked Don Juan to
04:40:00 In this audiobook, several different individuals discuss their experiences with power, ranging from men, women, and children of various ages. Don Juan said that he chose people whose weak tonal fit into a predetermined category of sound that he had shown him. I could not remember all of the people he had indicated and discussed grousingly, so I would have at least sketched out his intricate system of sound that these people gave themselves to said vice. However, he did not want to repeat it or maybe he even didn't remember it himself. Reminding him that life as a brujo was the responsibility of the nahual, he looked up at the sky and said it was getting late and from then on we would change course instead of sound levels weak. We would make the appearance of a sound that was made and right. Only a warrior possessed such a sound, and the common man when lucky could have a sound in good condition when we waited for a few minutes and sawawaited as he approached don Juan three Indians dressed in white cotton garments reaching to mid-thigh, white pants with a wide hem, long blouses, and dirty shoes. One of them, the largest, apparently had long hair. Their eyes were tired but kindly, and they took
04:45:00 Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a nahualli, or "tonal," who saved the Spanish conquistadors from extinction. He explains that the nahualli is the only part of us that is able to create, and that creativity is the result of the nahualli's power. Castaneda then tells a story of how he attempted to ask the nahualli about creativity, but the nahualli refused to answer. He finally reveals that creativity is this nahualli's ability to shape anything with our hands, whether it be for ourselves or for another group of tonals.
04:50:00 Don Juan tells the story of a curious rat that he met one day. The rat had spindly legs and a long, spiny tail. Its coat was mostly spongy, like the tail of a pig. Don Juan told the rat to obey him, and when he touched the rat's soft skin, he felt something round and smooth under his fingers. He looked closer and saw that the rat had big, clear eyes and sharp teeth. He said that the rat was a Japanese rat and laughed out loud. The rat grew so big that it disappeared from Don Juan's field of vision. Don Juan explained that this happened very quickly and that he was only half-way through a laughter spasm when he noticed that he had lost control of his vocal cords. He told me to write down what he had said, and he handed me a block of paper and a pencil. I made an effort to speak, but my words would not flow. I told Don Juan that I was not able to understand what he was telling me. Don Juan said that the task was for me to figure it out on my own. I asked him what the task was, and he said that I would know when the task was complete. He said that the task was to
04:55:00 Don Juan, a guru of power, tells a young man that women can be warriors, too. He says that women have an edge over men in terms of learning and understanding because they are more sensitive. The man is intrigued and asks more questions. Don Juan responds that everything is a challenge for a warrior and that the most important challenge is to learn to control one's "tonal." He warns the man that he has little time left and that he should not make any new arrangements until he is alive and in the moment. The man is thrilled and promises to follow Don Juan's instructions. That night, the man goes to a secluded spot near an airport to meet Don Juan. When he arrives, Don Juan warns him that he is very close to death and that he should not expect to survive. The man asks what he should do and Don Juan tells him that he should make an offer of power to the tonal. The man agrees and waits for the signs. The next day, the man goes to work and his friend follows him. As he crosses the street, he sees Don Juan walking behind him. He turns around and walks back the other way. When he arrives at the meeting place, he sees that his friend has followed him. Don Juan
In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of his encounter with a powerful shaman named don Juan. Don Juan teaches Carlos how to use his power to see the world in a different way, and how to use that power to defeat enemies. However, Carlos eventually runs away from the shaman, but is saved by don Juan and don Juan's apprentice, Genaro.
05:00:00 In Carlos Castaneda's Don Juan, a young man named Juan crosses the street to avoid a confrontation with someone he knows. He is accosted by a man he later learns is known as "Don Juan" and is thrown to the ground. Juan wakes up to find that he has run all the way to the other side of the city. He finds his friend and fellow student, don Juan, and tells him what happened. Don Juan looks surprised and disappointed, and Juan assumes he was the one who attacked him. They go to the office of an airline Juan knows, and Don Juan pushes him through the door into the other office. Juan realizes he's in a dream and tries to orient himself. He sees a crowd of people and assumes they're watching him. He tries to take a step but falls to the ground. He hears a voice say, "You are dreaming." He wakes up and realizes he's just had a dream.
05:05:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a man who was transported to another world by a power called don juan. In this other world, the man observes the activity around him, but is not allowed to participate. Despite this, he remains fascinated by it all and eventually falls ill due to his intense focus on the mundane. Don Juan assures him that he will be able to return to the real world at any time, but warns him that the world he sees is only a fraction of the true reality. After listening to Castaneda's story, the listener feels much better and is content to just observe the world around them rather than try to participate.
05:10:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells a series of stories about power. In one story, implorante tells don Juan about his concerns about his ability to control his power. don Juan reassures him that he has still not reached his full power, and urges him to focus on the present. They continue walking, but don Juan's preoccupation with understanding why he chose the place they were walking to makes discussion of the matter impractical. Castaneda recalls that he had a very vivid dream about a man and a lion in a painting, and he begins to worry about what the dream might mean. don Juan assures him that the dream is a sign that he is on the right track, but Castaneda is still unconvinced. He calculates that it has been only 10 minutes since they left the market, so they must have been walking for only 10 more minutes. Suddenly, don Juan tells him to look at his watch, and Castaneda sees that it is 10:20 PM. He briefly recalls the conversation they had earlier in the day, in which don Juan told him that he had reached his full power. However, Castaneda cannot speak about what he is feeling, and he realizes that he will need tremendous effort to communicate
05:15:00 The author, de don Juan, talks about how one must be careful when viewing the world because it can be easy to lose focus and become lost. He goes on to say that a basic rule for a warrior is to make decisions with care, so that anything that might happen as a result is not surprisign or damaging to his power. He then tells the story of how, one day, he experienced a powerful moment in which he was able to see through the veil of illusion that surrounds most people. He warns the reader that, if they are like him, they should not try to rationalize or understand what happened, as it is impossible. Instead, they should focus on the present moment and live in the reality of their power. Finally, de don Juan tells the reader to be prepared to die when they come to see him, as he is always full of anger and ready to fight.
05:20:00 Carlos Castaneda discusses the importance of listening to one's own "tonal" (internal energy) and how to overcome fear and hesitation in order to access one's true power. He tells a story of how he pulled his "tonal" into submission one morning by surprise and demonstrates how to do the same.
05:25:00 Carlos Castaneda tells a story of power, describing how he and a donjuán, or sorcerer, flew to a different part of the world in a matter of seconds. He then explains how being a sorcerer is a bit like being a bird, as they are both able to fly and navigate quickly. However, he warns that if a sorcerer does not control their power, they can die or worse. Castaneda then tells the story of a time when he allowed himself to be overwhelmed by the donjuán's power and how he ended up in a state of near death. Castaneda explains that if he ever allows himself to be in that position again, he will not survive.
05:30:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a time when he became very focused and sensitized to the world around him. He describes how this sensation became a kind of concentration, sucking all of the things in his environment into itself. The thing that attracted and trapped his attention was the clear sense that a monumental secret was about to be revealed to him. He didn't want anything to get in the way of this revelation, and so he begged his teacher, Don Juan, to let him go. Don Juan refused, telling him that he had to stay and protect his tonal, which is essentially a magical being that governs everything. If the tonal is ever threatened, it dies as well. Castaneda then describes a skill he learned while being mentored by Don Juan- the ability to manipulate his tonal in order to control his opponent. This skill is essential to the warrior, as it is the only way the nahual, or magical being, can emerge. However, even this skill has its limits, as Don Juan never uses it when it would be most effective. One day, while Castaneda was walking around the city, he saw a man in a suit and thought to himself, "This must be the outfit
05:35:00 Don Juan, a Yaqui shaman, tells stories of power. In one story, he experiences an immediate state of alarm. Automatically, he reduces the speed of his health. He greeted me, but as I asked him, he replied with such an affectation that all of us laughed. Don Juan then intervened before I could answer. I saw that Genaro was agitated.
Don Juan continued, "Look at that chicken on the stick in its mouth. Don Juan laughed so hard, he was shaking his stomach. You have the round face of a pig. "
Don Juan then asked me what I had been doing. I answered that my lifestyle prohibited me from eating in great quantities. He made fun of me for my diet, and then Don Juan asked me to sit between them.
The sun was already setting behind the immense range of the west, where your famous notebook is located.
Don Juan asked me and when I pulled it out of my pocket, he shouted like vaqueros and snatched it from my hands. Obviously, he had observed me very carefully and knew my idiosyncrasies.
He held the notebook in both hands and played with it nervously. Twice he seemed about to throw it away, but
05:40:00 Relatos de Poder is a audiobook that consists of stories about Carlos Castaneda's power experiences. One such experience is when he is standing on a tree trunk 50 meters away from the ground and is holding onto a rope with his hands crossed over his chest. He is suspended in the air by his diaphragm, and his stomach muscles are contracted to stop his breathing. Don Juan then tells him that he is not allowed to look at Genaro because if he does, he will fall or the experience would disappear. Genaro walks 8 meters to the right, crosses a branch, and sits down in a similar position. The experience lasted for eight breaths, during which time Castaneda's body trembled and his eyes watered. He tried to turn around to look at Don Juan, but Don Juan ordered him not to. Castaneda later tells his friends that the experience was related to his power, and that if he had not been looking at Genaro, the experience would have ended.
05:45:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of his encounter with a powerful shaman named Don Juan. Don Juan teaches Carlos how to use his power to see the world in a different way, and how to use that power to defeat enemies.
Carlos gradually loses sight of his normal perspective, and begins to see things in a distorted way. Don Juan teaches him how to regain his normal perspective, and then he shows Carlos how to use his power to fly. Carlos eventually runs away from the shaman, but is saved by Don Juan and Don Juan's apprentice, Don Juan.
Carlos is eventually returned to Don Juan, and the two men laugh and joke about his nudity. Carlos is happy to be back with the shaman, but is still worried about his power.
05:50:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a time when he controlled another person through the power of his mind. He describes how his actions and words seemed so funny to him that it took a lot of effort to master self-control and stop laughing histrionically. He then removes his clothes and jumps into a river again, this time remaining in the water for five minutes. The cold restored his sense of self. When he emerged, he was himself again. Don Juan said that he had tonal control, which had proven dangerously vulnerable. They decided to leave him alone, and returned to Don Genaro's house. However, don Juan warned him that he would need to be careful if he ever wanted to see the nahual again. He was relieved when Don Juan finally confirmed that the nahual was fatal and there was no need to increase the risk any further. He turned around, and found himself face-to-face with an enormous eucalyptus tree. He recognized it as the oldest one in the vicinity. Don Juan told him that Genaro was up in the tree and that he should go up and talk to him. Castaneda hesitated, but Don Juan said that he would show him how it
05:55:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a man who descends from the sky and lands gently on the ground. He removes the hard, dry earth, and even lifts something of dust. Don Juan, who had been sitting next to the man, gets up as if nothing had happened and leads the man inside. No one speaks on the way to the house, and Castaneda feels very lightheaded and composed. Twice, while don Juan was examining his eyes, don Juan said, "No, there is no explanation," and he turned and walked back to the house. Don Juan had made him something to eat, and when he had finished, he began to speak. When one is conversing with the nahualli, never look at him directly. He said, "You stayed looking at him [the nahualli] this morning, and that's why you're emptying yourself. There's only one way to look at him--like he's just a thing like any other. You have to blink to break the fixation."
Castaneda goes on to say that one's tonal (spiritual guide) is like an immigration checkpoint; one must be able to pass through it periodically in order to maintain contact
In the audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of his apprenticeship with a shaman, during which he learned about the power of the nahual. He describes the nahual as a being with special powers that can be accessed by anyone through thoughtful and deliberate action. He also shares the story of his friendship with Pablo, a young man who helps him understand the importance of having friends who understand and accept you for who you are.
06:00:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of his apprenticeship to a shaman, during which he learned that the power to control one's own destiny comes from developing a clear sense of self and abandoning all calculations. One day, while Castaneda and his mentor, don Juan, were talking, don Juan made a gesture for Castaneda to sit down. When Castaneda asked don Juan what they were going to do today, don Juan replied that they were going to do nothing. This statement threw Castaneda into a state of panic, and he began to experience intense fear. Pablito, who was sitting nearby, also began to feel anxious, and he too asked don Juan what they were going to do. Don Juan replied that Pablito would be his apprentice and that he would teach him to use his power. But Castaneda was still uneasy, so he asked don Juan if he had ever had a teacher or a benefactor. This was the first time don Juan had ever spoken openly about such matters. Don Juan replied that his teacher and benefactor were both from Oaxaca. Castaneda had always considered this information to be valuable for his anthropological research, but at the moment of revelation, he didn
06:05:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a warrior's power to control his tonal field and use it to his advantage. He explains that a warrior must be willing to enter into difficult and dangerous relationships with other alternatives in order to control his tonal field and achieve a state of total power.
06:10:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of how he met and worked with a Nahual, a shamanistic being that is perverted and genaro. genaro always makes me laugh because he is one of the most entertaining beings ever. According to Castaneda, genaro's fluidity as a warrior makes him a formidable opponent. One of genaro's goals as a shaman was to cut the confusion of the warrior's tonal until he was fully fluid, without admitting anything. When describing genaro's jumps from tree to tree, don juan says that the warrior's cry is one of the most important aspects of witchcraft. Castaneda describes what he saw when genaro jumped from the tree: that genaro was focused on one spot in front of him and then the tree pulled him, but it was more like the tree was letting him go. genaro then landed in front of don juan and sat down, maintaining the same areas of contact with the tree as before. Both men had been in a state of perfect stillness for hours. Then, don Juan told genaro to change position, and genaro complied, slowly lowering his feet to the ground. As he did so, he made an abrupt movement with his
06:15:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of how he met Don Juan. He starts by describing how he puso en cuclillas sobre the trunk of a tree and then rotated 45 degrees, so that he was looking at Don Juan's profile on the right. He then looked for instructions in Don Juan, and found one in the echo. He was told to move forward with his chin raised, and his agitation became overwhelming. He was unable to hold back his intestines and they escaped, causing him to feel completely engulfed by what Pablito must have been feeling when he saw Don Juan's hat. He experienced such intestinal turmoil that he had to run to the bushes and hide. Don Juan and Don Genaro came to find him, and they walked to another field together. There, Don Juan told him to be fluid and silent, and to stop his internal dialogue. He listened attentively to Don Genaro, who must have seen that all of his concentration was on Don Juan's admonitions. He then repeated what he had done the morning before, and Don Genaro released his scream. Surprised, but not unprepared, Castaneda almost instantly regain his equilibrium by breathing. The shock of the collision was harrowing, but
06:20:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda recounts stories of power, describing how he learned to trust a "nahual" (a shamanic guide) named Don Genaro. According to Castaneda, the nahual could hear and speak multiple voices simultaneously, and his teachings involved specific orders that he would repeat dozens of times. The effect of the nahual's whispering voice double was truly extraordinary - as if the individual words were breaking through my skin and cutting me in two. Gradually, the gap between my ears grew so wide that I lost all sense of self. There was something there, but it was ephemeral and lacked solidity - more like a shimmering, dark cloud, possessing feelings. Don Juan said that he was going to shape me into a bird so I would be able to fly. I experienced the sensation of being pulled in two directions at the same time, as if the words were like sharp claws twisting and molding my feelings. The words of Don Genaro were like an invitation to follow him. I wanted to do so, but I couldn't make out the individual words. Then a new set of perceivable sensations began to emerge, like sounds being pulled from a long, continuous stream. The sounds were recognizable
06:25:00 The audiobook tells the story of Carlos Castaneda's apprenticeship with Don Juan, a Yaqui shaman. Don Juan tells Genaro that it is important to be very watchful of when a man is just a man, because you can die if you come in physical contact with a Nahual. Genaro turns to Don Juan and with an wide smile, asks, isn't that so, Juancho? Don Juan replies, No, it's not that way. You and I are just like any other people in this world. It became clear to Don Juan that Genaro didn't understand what he was saying. He explained that an "an average man" is just like a "water" (a Nahual), and that you can die if you come in physical contact with one. Genaro became indignant and asked, isn't that so, Don Juan? Don Juan replies, Yes, it is that way. Juancho asked, How is it then, that you're an "an average man"? Don Juan smiled and said, It's not that way, Juancho. I am a man of power, just like you are. An explosion of laughter erupted between them and I felt a wave of self-pity wash
06:30:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a powerful man named Juan who tells him that his duty as a benefactor is to pass on his power to his pupil. He also mentions an unusual noise during their conversation, which he refers to as the "raspy sound" of a "snake going through hard ground and dry leaves." When he thinks of the analogy, he has a visual of a rat digging in the dirt. Juan tells him that the only way to repel the nawal is to remain unchanged, and he requests that Castaneda write down his thoughts. Castaneda obediently does so and asks Juan if it is really don Genaro who is making the noise. Juan replies that it is, and that he is merely testing Castaneda at this point in the evening.
Castaneda then recalls a time when he had a terrifying dream in which a serpent attacked him. Juan reassures him that he will be able to understand what happened when he is ready. Castaneda dismisses Juan's concerns and asks to talk about the nahual, but Juan refuses. They continue to talk about everyday topics for a while until Juan asks Castaneda to do an impossible task. Cast
06:35:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells stories of power, describing the nahual, or "master teacher," as a being with special powers. He argues that, in order to understand these powers, one must first understand the boundaries of rational thought and experience, which arise from the constant onslaught of chaotic perceptions and stimuli. He tells of a second session with the nahual, in which the master teacher explains that what the aprendiz saw as a large, furry cocodril was the epitome of the nahual's sense of humor. Castaneda is then consoled by don Juan, who tells him that it would have been impossible for him to explain the nahual's powers without first entering into a fierce battle with another tonal. The final section of the audiobook discusses the obligation of the master and the aprendiz to reach a state of perfect harmony before attempting any great feat. Castaneda argues that, in order to be a common, average tonal, a man must have unity of being and all of his being must belong to the island of the tonal. Without this unity, a wizard would become restless and risk losing his sanity. Toward the end of the audiobook, don Juan puts his
06:40:00 Carlos Castaneda discusses the power of the nahuatl shaman and how it can be accessed by anyone through thoughtful and deliberate action. He relates an experience where he was blocked from seeing his teacher, Don Juan, due to his need for rational explanations. Castaneda says that, if he were to overcome these limits, he would be on the path to power.
06:45:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda recounts the story of how he became aware of the power of the nahuals and how it is possible to achieve immortality. He explains that the key to becoming an impeccable warrior is to have no fear, to have total control of your time, and to be entirely focused on the task at hand. He also shares the story of his friendship with Pablo, a young man who shares a lot of similarities with Castaneda. Pablo is gentle, frank, and easy to get along with, and his presence makes Castaneda feel at ease. He eventually shares with Castaneda that his friend, Néstor, has recently become involved in Castaneda's work and has completely changed since the last time they had seen each other. Castaneda is hesitant to involve Néstor in his work, but Pablo convinces him that it is for the best. At the end of the audiobook, Castaneda shares his thoughts on how important it is to have friends who understands and accepts you for who you are.
06:50:00 Pablito relates an experience in which he saw and heard a living object, a canasta, roll across the floor and attack him. He runs out of the room and "don Juan" and "don Genaro" join in the laughter. Pablito tells his story in an open and frank manner, without fear or intimidation. He describes an encounter with "don Juan" and "don Genaro" that is very similar to his own, but with greater sensitivity and knowledge. He gets up abruptly and leaves the room, saying that he doesn't want "don Juan" to find him there. "Don Juan" and "don Genaro" laugh and agree that it would be best if Pablito learned to write with a pen. Later, while sitting next to Pablito, "don Juan" makes a serious comment about the possibility of writing with one's finger. Pablito gets up abruptly and leaves the room.
06:55:00 Don Genaro tells a story of a peasant who became a high-ranking government official during a time of political turmoil. The peasant's heroics were eventually recognized and he became famous. Don Genaro says that the hero was very good at public appearances and could make speeches without difficulty, but that his position required that he read them. The man was illiterate, so Don Genaro used ingenuity to save appearances. He had a paper with something written on it, and would read it aloud at speeches. His efficiency and other qualities were indisputable for all the peasants, but one day a weaver arrived and noticed that the hero was holding the paper upside down. He laughed and pointed out the trick to everyone. Don Genaro told a story of a hero who was even better. He was able to make speeches that appealed to everyone, and was even able to improvise without difficulty. However, his position required that he read them. The man was literate, so he used this opportunity to learn how to read. The peasants were glad to hear this, and Don Genaro and Don Juan started laughing again. They started to cry, like they always did. Don Genaro exaggerated more than Don Juan, and one day he fell to the ground and rolled around
In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of how he met a nahual, or sorcerer, who showed him different perspectives on the world. One of these perspectives was the natural perspective, which Castaneda describes as seeing the world as it is, without any preconceived notions. The nahual also showed him the future, which Castaneda found confusing but also fascinating. Although he intended to visit the nahual again, one day eventually came, and Castaneda was not prepared for the experience. His mind was blank and he could not remember what he wanted to say. He put it aside and continued to write his notes, but his project failed before it had even begun. Something was preventing him from entering into a state of inquisitiveness or perplexity. Eventually, he realized it was time to see the nahual again, but this time he did not prepare in advance. He simply allowed himself to be spontaneous and went to see them. This time, his mind was clear and he was able to ask questions and share his thoughts. The nahual told him that his experience was a sign that he was ready to learn more about the world.
07:00:00 Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a transition he went through where he lost all sense of differentiation between reality and dreams. He eventually realizes that something was missing before he opened his eyes completely and saw that he was still in a dream or vision. His mental processes were still intact, but with extraordinary clarity. He completed a quick evaluation and knew that Don Juan and Don Genaro had induced his unique state for some specific purpose. He thought of what that purpose might be when something unrelated to him forced him to pay attention to his surroundings. It took a long time to orient himself, and when he did, he found himself lying on his back on a spectacularly beautiful floor. Examining what he couldn't see didn't allow him to avoid a feeling of terror and wonder. He couldn't understand how something like this could be possible, and when he tried to move, his arms and legs wouldn't obey him. A harsh, high-pitched voice spoke to him, and he felt a force lift him up and carry him to an incredible sight. He saw a vast, colorful sky, and in the center, a sun so bright it was white. He felt himself being shaken violently, and when he looked at the building, he saw that it was
07:05:00 Carlos Castaneda recounts his experience of experiencing an intense aesthetic experience while inside an incomprehensible architecture of long, thin, black columns. The young man describes an experience of being lifted out of the structure, and then waking up outside. Don Juan and Don Genaro, who have been accompanying him, tell him that it is all a sham and that he should not worry about time. They then tell him that the most important thing he can do is to learn to write with the finger. Castaneda is skeptical, but decides to give it a try. He spends the next few days practicing, and is eventually able to understand the architecture and its function after Don Juan and Don Genaro explain it to him in a way that makes sense to him. They tell him that he needs time to learn how to speak the language of the shamans, and that it will take about 20 or 30 years. Castaneda is skeptical, but decides to wait.
07:10:00 Carlos Castaneda tells the story of how he met a nahual, a shaman, who showed him different perspectives on the world. One of these perspectives was the natural perspective, which Castaneda describes as seeing the world as it is, without any preconceived notions. The nahual also showed him the future, which Castaneda found confusing but also fascinating. Although he intended to visit the nahual again, one day eventually came, and Castaneda was not prepared for the experience. His mind was blank and he could not remember what he wanted to say. He put it aside and continued to write his notes, but his project failed before it had even begun. Something was preventing him from entering into a state of inquisitiveness or perplexity. Eventually, he realized it was time to see the nahual again, but this time he did not prepare in advance. He simply allowed himself to be spontaneous and went to see them. This time, his mind was clear and he was able to ask questions and share his thoughts. The nahual told him that his experience was a sign that he was ready to learn more about the world.
07:15:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of how he became a "power animal" through working on his notes. He recalls how he erased the past and was ready for the present when he met Don Juan and Don Genaro. He only had to wait a few hours before Don Juan found him in a small town in Mexico's mountains, and they greeted each other with great affection. Don Juan casually suggested that before arriving at Don Genaro's house, he might want to visit the apprentices of this "Pablito" (a nickname for Castaneda). When they left the road, Don Juan told him to watch out for anything out of the ordinary, and he asked for more specific instructions. Castaneda could not understand why Don Juan would not give him specific instructions, but he obediently followed him to check the rocks. When they reached the base of the rocks, Don Juan stopped and whispered, "The nahual is waiting for you here." Castaneda replied that he was trying very hard to think and talk, but it was impossible. All he could do was look at the rocks and some plants. Don Juan insisted that he follow him, so Castaneda got out of the car and took a seat next to
07:20:00 Teniente Castaneda tells the story of a terrifying experience he had while driving with his mentor, Don Juan. He suddenly became aware of an intense fear and ran around his car three or four times, screaming Don Juan's name. He and Pablito eventually arrived at Pablito's house, where Don Juan was waiting. Teniente Castaneda is then taken to meet Don Juan's other student, Néstor, at a remote location. They talk about the events of that morning and Néstor tells him that Don Juan had said they were going to a place of power. Teniente Castaneda is reluctant to go, but eventually agrees to go with Pablito and Néstor. They reach their destination and Pablito gets out of the car. Teniente Castaneda follows him, but Néstor tells him to wait. Teniente Castaneda then sees Don Juan walking away and suspects something is wrong. He follows Pablito and they walk into a house. Inside, they find Don Juan with another man, Genaro. Teniente Castaneda is told to sit down and is overcome with fear when he sees Don Juan. He tries to talk to P
07:25:00 Nestor selects a suitable hiking spot for himself and his friend, Pablito, with ease, but does not know how he knew. Pablito tells him that the spot is correct, but that he knows what Nestor would have done if he had been there. Nestor's body knows the decision is a bad one, and he smiles at Pablito in relief. They discuss the idea of someone not being able to make a decision, and Pablito tells him that it is because only good decisions are possible or bad decisions are possible, but the body knows the difference. Genaro, who is watching them, joins in the conversation and tells Pablito that he only has to win over his fear and he will be able to use his teeth in the same way as Néstor. Pablito tells them that Nestor is lucky to have a hunter of spirits and that he himself does not have one. He asks Genaro how long they will have to wait, and Genaro responds that they will have to wait here while they have fun and laugh. They talk about Pablito's sisters for a while until Nestor jokes that the older sister has a really evil look and kills things with her eyes.
07:30:00 In Carlos Castaneda's book "Relatos de Poder," he tells the story of a fear-based incident in which he ripped out a chunk of hair from a young man he was angry with. He then agrees to let his older sister, who he refers to as a "beast," tell her story. In the end, he discusses anthropology and philosophy with the two men. He has a strange experience in which his left ear starts to move by itself, and he concludes that it is the call of a polilla (a type of fly) that he had heard before under the influence of a plant psychotropic. He descends into a crouching position to protect himself, but falls to the ground when he realises that the men standing before him are taller than he is. He wakes up to find that both men have shrunk to the size of children. He is then escorted away by the two men, who seem to be afraid of him.
07:35:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of two powerful men, Pablito and Néstor, who are in love with each other but can't be together because they are both men. Don Genaro tells them that they are the image of the Trinity, and Pablito is the father, Néstor the son, and Don John the spirit. Don Genaro also says that they need to break up because the hugs they share are only allowable between men and women or between a man and his donkey. Pablito and Néstor are sent to different places, and Pablito gradually realizes that he's been in the same place as he was before--except that he turned around. Néstor and Pablito are still in the same places, and Don John is sitting behind Pablito. Pablito senses that something is wrong and turns to look at Don John, but he sees only two glowing objects--the same objects he saw when he looked down at the cliff's edge--and then they disappear. He's aware of a long, white, cobra-like filament emerging from the cliff's top and feels a sense of dread when he realizes it's a long, white light
07:40:00 The narrator recounts a story of power in which he experienced a peculiar dance posture that twisted his legs and arms to the side, stretched out his fingers as if about to spin, and then was pulled upward. I had the clear perception of being pulled along by a giant wasp-like creature, up an incline. The movement was a strange mixture of visual and physical sensations, with part of it seeing, part feeling, and part feeling both. The ascent was accompanied by a light thread or line that pulled him, and I never saw or felt the flight in the usual way--eyes following the movement of an airplane. At some point, he began to ascend faster, gaining altitude until he reached the top of the cliff. He floated in the air like a weightless being, turning circles faster and slower as he gained speed. I began to feel sick and exhausted, and I went to sleep. When I woke up, someone was shaking me urgently, telling me not to sleep because if I did, we all would die. The narrator tries to argue with them, but eventually agrees and gets up on all fours to leave.
07:45:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of how he, a man without any power, was able to help a much more powerful man, by using his own inner power. He describes how he was able to focus on his left ear, which seemed to be an independent unit, and listen for signs of danger. When he sensed danger was approaching, he and his friend, néstor, ran away.
Later, when he was home, he asked don Juan what had happened. Don Juan told him that he had helped néstor by giving him a power boost, and that néstor was now much more powerful. Carlos Castaneda felt a sense of relief and joy, and was happy to have helped someone else. He felt exhausted from the experience, and went to bed.
The next day, he went back to see don Juan. This time, don Juan told him that he was ready to receive a real power boost. Carlos Castaneda agreed, and left to meet don Juan. He felt lighter and happier than he had in a long time. When he arrived, don Juan took him to his house, and they sat down to talk.
Don Juan told him that he had
07:50:00 Carlos Castaneda tells a story about a power encounter with a nahual, or sorcerer, in which he was given explicit instructions on how to reach and use his power. The nahual also warned him that achieving power is ultimately a personal journey, and that few would be willing to follow such a path. Carlos summarizes the nahual's message by saying it is a "false" idea to think there is a "final crossroads" or "passage" to power. In reality, power is within the grasp of anyone willing to transform themselves. He shares his own personal experience of working with his similar "semejantes," or enlightened beings, which has taught him that few are willing to listen or act upon what they have been told.
07:55:00 Rodea is a beautiful image of stillness that has
passed midday, but it's not too late in the day;
the day is beautiful, the mountains surrounding
us have wrapped us in a protective cocoon.
One does not have to be a wizard to realize that
this is the perfect setting for opening the door to
power and the unstoppable nature of Don Juan;
that's what I'm doing today, opening the door for
you. But before venturing any further, I want to
warn you: the master must speak with fervor and
warn his disciple of the danger of innocence and
peaceful moments being an illusion, and that once
the door is opened, there is no way to go back
again. He dropped some ominous words as he
went on. "The warrior must confront death
metaphorically. It is only after he has gone through
the dangerous training required to become a
warrior that he will encounter the real death.
Don Juan told me that this moment would
happen, and that I should be prepared. He
then warned me that it is important that I
focus my whole attention on the wings of my
spiritual being. He said that
In the audiobook "Relatos de Poder," Carlos Castaneda tells the story of his apprenticeship to a shaman. He describes how he learned to use three techniques to dream, and how the shaman taught him to use the nahual to put people into a "bubble" of perception. He eventually realized that he was still not free from the shaman's influence, and that he was still bound by the expectations of the world he had chosen.
08:00:00 The video is a audiobook of Carlos Castaneda's "Relatos de Poder." The book is composed of short stories about powerful individuals and their methods of control. In one story, a woman in Mexico is encountered after seeing Castaneda's book. The woman is passive and uninterested, but Castaneda takes control of her with a man who ran away after saying "babosadas." The protagonist, still there, says "babosadas" himself and understands that he must act quickly. If the woman had talked to him the way he acted, he would have grabbed a cup of tea with his will power, aluding to the extraordinary method in which he looked at her that day. He fixed his gaze on me and I had an inexplicable sensation of emptiness or obstruction. I could not find any logical explanation for my reaction and always believed that after our first meeting, he was looking for me again because that gaze obsessed me. It was the quickest way to grab you--literally said "a direct hit to your tonal player." He continued by explaining that the nahual's power is to control the internal dialogue of the person, and that it can be useful at any moment or not at all. I felt very anxious listening
08:05:00 Carlos Castaneda describes how the correct way to walk is a subterfuge - acting without expecting reward - to stop internal dialogue. He explains that this technique is used by the warrior to curve the fingers and call attention to their arms, then look straight ahead, filling the tonal with information, until the tonal is inundated. Don Juan explains that the position of the fingers does not matter, as long as the eyes are kept focused out of focus, and that the only consideration is to call attention to the arms. This allows the eyes to see a vast number of details in the world without having a clear understanding of them. Don Juan then goes on to say that in this state the eyes can capture details too fleeting to be seen in normal vision, along with the correct way to walk. He then recaps the steps he took to train me, by making me do tasks without any sense or purpose, until I realized that he was trying to fool me into thinking that I was in control. He argues that by making me focus my attention on a pseudo-task, he has successfully trained me to see that I am not in control.
08:10:00 In Carlos Castaneda's Relatos de Poder, he meets a Nahual without mentioning it, and second-handedly led me to consider the true points of his teachings - things without consequence - erasing personal history and dreaming never were for me as important as seeing I considered activities very entertaining even though I thought they were practices for which I had the greatest ease, the greatest ease he scoffed at when he heard my comments a teacher should not leave anything to chance, I told him you were right when you felt somebody was jeering at you the problem was that you were convinced the deception was directed at hoodwinking your reason for me the trick consisted of distracting your attention or capturing it according to the case he stared at me lowering his eyes and indicated the surroundings with a wide gesture the secret of all this is in the attention of one he said that you want me to say, don Juan' everything exists due to our attention this very same plateau we're seated on is a plateau because we've been forced to put our attention on it as a plateau, I wanted to explain that idea laughed and pointed an accusing finger at me this is a recapitulation he said we will get to that later, sure enough, he was right, and I thank him for
08:15:00 In this audiobook, Juan tells the story of power, demonstrating the apparent contradiction between the world of witches and the explanation of the brujos. Juan pointed out that there is a seeming contradiction in the idea of change, as the world of witches demanded a drastic transformation, while the brujos explained that the island of the tonale was complete and that no element could be removed from it without changing the change. Juan understood the fachada metaphor as perhaps the theatrical act of playing multiple roles simultaneously, the facade changing the use of elements of the island, replicating it again, taking pity on oneself, as it was useful for two reasons. First, because you felt important and worthy of better treatment, and second, because you were incapable of making the change happen, or of influencing it in a positive way. The brujos' compassion for you was also useful, as it made you feel important and in control. When those feelings changed in some way, you no longer felt pity for yourself, for all the other elements you had changed in your island, without using those four techniques. You would never have been able to change them that way, but changing fachadas (defining a secondary place for an element before it was important) means only
08:20:00 Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a time when he asked a power plant teacher how to stop people from talking. The teacher said that the plants could be used to stop people from talking, but that they also have an "invincible" disadvantage--they are very expensive and cause damage to the body. He also mentions that the teacher had used plants to teach him about antropomorphy.
08:25:00 This audiobook tells the story of a man's apprenticeship to a shaman, during which he experiences powerful hallucinations and visions. Eventually, the man realizes that these visions are only possible because of the guidance of the shaman, and he is grateful for the opportunity to break free from the shaman's influence. However, the man's happiness is short-lived, as he soon desires to return to the shaman's teaching. As he begins to understand the shaman's teachings himself, he realizes that this freedom is not without danger - he could be destroyed if he were not strong enough. Though he is grateful to have escaped the shaman's grasp, he ultimately realizes that he is still not free - he is still bound by the expectations of the world he has chosen.
08:30:00 Carlos Castaneda discusses the idea of breaking routines and not being afraid to do things differently in order to achieve something greater. He talks about how he abandoned the world of Don Juan and how his routines had lost their power. He thought about what he would want to do in the angels, but could not come up with anything. Don Juan had told him that he was afraid of people, and had learned to defend himself not wanting anything. He said that not wanting anything was the best achievement of a warrior. However, in his ignorance, Carlos had expanded the feeling of not wanting anything to the point of not enjoying anything in life, making it a tedious and empty existence. He was right, and upon running north on the highway, he hit full force the impact of his own insanity--unexpectedly deciding to go back to the world of the brujos.
At first, Don Juan taught Carlos the three practical skills that help one dream: Power Marching, Dreaming Without a Dream, and Not Making Things Like the Rest. Carlos was persistent and stubborn like a apprentice, and like an apprentice, he was also stubborn and ignorant like a warrior. Don Juan taught him how to deceive the secret-keeping speaker by making him imagine all the
08:35:00 Carlos Castaneda tells the story of how he learned to use three techniques to dream: to dream is a practical way to use one's knowledge, brujos (magicians) know what they're doing, and using nahuatl, the language of the magicians, he was able to break through his own limiting perceptions. He then goes on to describe the role of genaro, his benefactor, and how genaro had warned him of a coming event. Carlos goes on to explain that the magicians use these techniques to put people into a kind of "bubble" where they only see what the magician wants them to see. He then asks the reader to make an observation, and Carlos reveals that what we see in our bubble is only a reflection of what's really happening.
08:40:00 Carlos Castaneda discusses the concept of a "burbuja of perception," which is a space within which a being can explore its full potential. The teacher's job is to cleanse this space, and once the student has done so, the teacher can present them with situations that exceed their current ability to reason. The student then becomes able to recognize and understand their own limitations. The nahual, or "secret of the luminous," is the ability of humans and other beings to perceive. It is through this ability that we are able to connect with our magical heritage. Once we realize this, we can discard any other arrangement of perception as being absurd and destructive.
08:45:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of his experiences with power, specifically the use of the nahual. He explains that the reason we believe in reason is that it is just one center, and that it shouldn't be given so much focus. Genaro and he teach that the entirety of our perception bubble is composed of eight points, you know six of them, and I will continue to clear your perception bubble and then you will know the two remaining points, changing abruptly from topic. He asked for a detailed recount of his perceptions from the previous day, starting from the point where he saw Genaro sitting on a rock next to the road. He made no comment or interruption and finished by adding a personal observation on his own behalf at the end of the morning. Pablito, he said, is his benefactor between him and Genaro. They cancelled the center of reason within them three - Genaro, him, and Pablito. We had enough power to put them in agreement on what they were seeing for several years, you and I, alone. I was certain one night a few years ago when I was with a group of students, but I lacked the power to make all of you see the same thing. He
08:50:00 According to the narrator, his body reacted very divergently to the reaction that Don Juan described. He retained great divides in his mind while watching Don Genaro disappear before his own eyes. The effect was so profound that he felt as if Don Genaro's movement had ripped something inside of him--his intestines let go and he had to pull his pants and shirt off uncomfortably and sad. He walked naked to his car, following Don Juan's instructions not to let himself ruin his clothes again.
Don Juan then reminded him that it was then that he requested that Don Genaro not let him ruin them anymore. They walked a few meters to a large rock, and Don Juan made him stand next to it. He then instructed him to listen to the sounds around him. After a few moments, he heard the sound of stones bouncing off of rocks at a water fall. He then perceived very clearly each stone's fall.
Don Juan then told him that the nahual was only for him and that, therefore, Pablito was not visible to him in his car. He added that, even though Pablito was only an appearance to him, Don Juan was still present in person. Don Juan then took Jensen by the arm and
08:55:00 The narrator recounts an experience in which he felt fear and reluctance to jump, but then an unusual energy took over him and he leapt with his whole body. He couldn't see through the fog, but felt as if he was falling through the walls of a narrow canyon and the rocky outcroppings that protruded from the ground. He had a sequential perception of his descent, but felt instead the sensation of being on the ground at the bottom of the canyon. He perceived every detail of the rocks around him in a brief circle, and noticed that his vision was not directional and stereoscopic from his level of eyes. He found himself standing on a flat rock at the edge of the abyss with don Juan and don Genaro, and then don Juan made him jump again and again. After each jump, don Juan told him to be less reluctant and desparate, and said that the secret to using the nahual was in our perception. Jumping was just an exercise of perception, and would eventually end when he had mastered perfect tonal awareness in the bottom of the canyon.
That night, don Juan took him to another place close by, a monumental risk rock wall with a flat surface. He had shown it to him several times before, and
In the audiobook "Relatos de Poder," Carlos Castaneda tells the story of his experiences with the nahual, an indescribable force that exists beyond human understanding. He tells the story of how he tricked his own reason into accepting the nahual as real by showing it the effects of the tonal. In the end, Castaneda explains that the nahual and tonal are only reflections of an external order that humans cannot understand.
09:00:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of an encounter with a powerful being known as a nahual. At first, he is terrified, but eventually assimilates to the fear and becomes entranced by the experience. Later, he and a friend are walking in the desert when they are attacked by a group of darker beings who appear to be under the control of Don Juan. Castaneda's friend is quickly overcome, but Castaneda is able to fight off the attackers and escape. Later, he is able to speak with Don Juan and understands that the beings are his allies. While sitting in a curve in the ground, Don Juan reveals that he has been waiting for Castaneda, and then shows him two objects - one round, the other flat - which he tells Castaneda and his friend to look for on their belts. As they do so, Castaneda notices a large, shadowy figure moving around and assumes it is the nahual. However, when he gets closer, he realizes that it is just an enormous person wearing clothing that vaguely resembles a nahuallike creature. Castaneda and his friend sit down and the figure begins to speak, revealing itself to be Don Juan. He tells Castan
09:05:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a night when he, along with Juan and Don Genaro, experienced an encounter with a fearsome animal. The creature was a giant, white-furred wolf or coyote. Despite the animal's appearance, Castaneda reports that the fear he felt was not based on any violent or aggressive tendencies, but rather on a sense of unease due to the creature's unpredictability. The three men eventually fight off the animal and make a run for it, but are soon overcome by its weight and dragged down into the ground. Pablito seems to have reacted in the same way as Castaneda, and the two of them manage to stand back up and make a run for it. The story ends with Castaneda and Juan taking a final, desperate stand against the animal, but eventually fall victim to its weight.
09:10:00 According to the narrator, at the same time as immense amounts of energy were created by both of them, the beast came out. It flew out like a ragdoll, the effort being tremendous. I fell to the ground, gasping for breath, my muscles tense to the point of paralysis. I didn't notice what Pablito was doing, but finally I noticed that Don Juan and Don Genaro were helping me sit down. I saw Pablito lying face-down on the ground, with his arms spread out, seeming unconscious.
Don Juan and Don Genaro helped Pablito to stand, and then Don Juan and Don Genaro took hold of his stomach and back muscles and began moving them back and forth. I was marked by their movements at last. They stopped next to Pablito and began whispering in his ear. After a moment, they stood up together and resumed their positions on the border of the abyss.
Pablito's body was still tied up, so Don Juan and Don Genaro helped him down to the ground. Don Juan took hold of Pablito's ankles and Don Genaro his wrists. They lifted Pablito like a child and then Don Juan threw him over the edge of the cliff
09:15:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of his many incarnations as a way of explaining his own feeling of unity and oneness with the world. He describes a coherent world scene that he perceives as pure imagination or a thought-based vision. He talks with himself about each experience until he is satisfied, after which he disappears and is replaced by an indistinct nothingness. One of Castaneda's visits to a coherent world scene is particularly harrowing; he fears he will dissolve into nothingness if he does not leave immediately. He talks with Don Juan about his friend, Pablito, and learns that the only difference between Pablito and Castaneda is that while Pablito is ruled by fear and coercion, Castaneda is ruled by affection and freedom.
09:20:00 The Desconocido tells Carlos Castaneda that he needs to prepare for something else now that he and his two assistants are gone. Castaneda asks what that is, and the Desconocido tells him that tonight they were like two I's, and tomorrow they will be on their own. He then talks about his curiosity and questions about his nocturnal experiences that came out in a torrent. Don Juan didn't seem to be phased by it today and has to complete a crucial maneuver to save his life. He showed Castaneda the other night how brujos use a certain move with the náhuatl verb "to lash." Carlos then asks about the inconsistencies in what Don Juan had just said and the answer is that it's impossible to explain what happened to him.
Castaneda is then told that he went and saw the tonal for the first time that night and that he was thrown into the abyss twice. The second time he experienced the full impact of his journey to the unknown. Carlos then talks about how the tonal is the original organizing force in all things and that it is the only way that our actions can have continuity. He then says that the vision of the tonal is the best tool we have
09:25:00 In any form conceivable, the power of life is what makes it possible to bring Geo around. However, once the power of life runs out, there is no way to reintegrate the circle, known as the "racket of perception." I have also said that it is sealed shut and that it will never open until we die.
Nevertheless, it can be opened by a witch if they know the secret. Not all of them arrive at the full extent of themselves, but they know that the bubble only opens when one dives into the nahual. Yesterday, I summarized the steps you need to take to reach that point. I wrote it as if expecting a comment or question.
Suddenly, a thought struck me--a momentary understanding. I realized what he wanted to say. "Don Juan," I asked, "what is the last piece of the witches' secret?"
He burst into laughter. "You're catching on, aren't you? That's the last bit of the explanation of the witchcrafts. So far, your reason has followed my deeds as best it could. It's almost ready to admit that your perception has gone up and down that hill, and even that you've jumped into the depths of the abyss
09:30:00 In the book, Relatos de Poder, Carlos Castaneda describes his experiences with the nahual, an indescribable force that exists beyond human understanding. He tells the story of how he tricked his own reason into accepting the nahual as real by showing it the effects of the tonal. In the end, Castaneda explains that the nahual and tonal are only reflections of an external order that humans cannot understand.
09:35:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of two brujos, one of whom, don Juan, tells stories of power. In one story, don Juan travels with a man named genaro to find a boy who had run away. They find him, and when don Juan jumps into a creek to save the boy, he experiences a rush of emotions that he cannot put into words. He says goodbye to the boy and assures him that he will see him again.
Later that day, while driving, don Juan has a sudden, intense feeling of nausea. He tells genaro, who nods understandingly. They reach a dead-end road, and don Juan tells genaro he's going to have to go on alone. Genaro protests, but don Juan insists. As he walks away, he reflects on his life and decides that the one thing he really needs is impeccability.
Don Juan and don Genaro walk for a while, and then they meet up with pablito, who has been waiting for them. Pablito is nervous, and he can't seem to get his words out. Don Juan tells him to be calm, and then he and Genaro walk a little ways ahead of the others.
09:40:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of two men - don Juan and don Genaro - who travel through a valley in search of food. While on their journey, they cross a river and take an "at-junction" where they find a more difficult path. Suddenly, they see a valley to the south filled with green hills and two beautiful arches.
Don Juan stops and points to a distant peak. Don Genaro can't see what Juan is pointing at, so Juan repeats himself. Don Genaro nods and then indicates that there is something down the valley. Juan and Genaro walk down the path, and when they get close, they see a large herd of deer. Genaro points out that there is no chance of catching the deer, so Juan tells Genaro to go back and wait for him.
Juan and Genaro continue deeper into the valley, and they come to a steep, narrow path that leads down to the south bank of a river. They decide to take the path, and as they walk, they hear the sound of running water. They soon come to a small meadow, and as they get closer, they see that the vegetation has changed dramatically. The meadow is now
09:45:00 Don Juan tells the story of two guerreros, Pablito and Genaro, who will be leaving this world soon. He explains that, in order to assess their abilities, he will put them through a test: either they will return to the world of the living, or they will die. Pablito and Genaro decide to return, but they must be very careful. After a brief discussion of the mountains north of their current location, don Juan tells the story of a group of warriors who lived there a long time ago. One night, one of the warriors did something that violated the rules of the warrior's code. The guilty warrior had to explain his reasons for doing what he did, and then his comrades had to decide whether or not to execute him. If the reasons were good, the warrior could go on living; if they were bad, he would die.
09:50:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a warrior who must walk away from his old comrades and begin his execution. Don Genaro looks at Pablito and seems to be waiting for a sign from us, then turns to Néstor and says, "Perhaps the witness can tell us what story connects these two events."
Néstor smiles nervously and seems to sink into meditation for a moment. The witness here has no idea. Don Genaro asks everyone to stand and accompany him as he looks out over the Western edge of the mesa. There is a gentle slope down to the bottom of a steep ravine, then a narrow strip of flat land that ends in a drop-off. There, just beyond the drop-off, was a shallow ditch that appeared to be a natural drainage channel.
Don Genaro tells the story of how there were trees in the distance, beyond which was a very tall forest. He says that beyond the forest was another, more dense grove of trees. After bidding farewell to his comrades, the warrior must walk down a steep hill to the trees. His comrades prepare their weapons and take aim, but nobody fires.
Don Genaro tells Pablito and
09:55:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of his power experiences, including an explanation of brujos from which he was despojado, and his journey to find a way to cope with the pain of these experiences. He concludes by sharing his gratitude to those who had helped him on his way.
The audiobook's narrator, Carlos Castaneda, tells the story of his power experiences, which included an explanation of brujos from which he was despojado. He reflects on how a warrior should deal with pain and death, and how easy it is for them to transition from powerful moments to comical ones. Suddenly, Pablito - a close friend who had been with Castaneda throughout his journey - interrupts to ask if Castaneda is a poet. Castaneda responds that he is not only a poet but also a chingón (a crazy or foolish man). All of the listeners laugh uproariously at this description.
Castaneda tells his friends that he is going to try to find a way to cope with the pain of his power experiences. He thanks them all for their support and bids them farewell. He then shifts his focus to the north and remarks on the beauty of the
In the audiobook "Relatos de Poder," Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a warrior who is always cheerful because he loves the earth. The warrior, Juan, meets Castaneda and tells him about the feelings of men. Juan comes from a house in a valley where a man is slaves and chained to a dog. The man is bored and yearning for death. Castaneda feels deep anxiety when he hears this story.
10:00:00 The audiobook, Relatos de Poder, consists of stories of power from Carlos Castaneda. One of the stories is about a time when Castaneda met Don Juan and Don Genaro. At the end of the story, Castaneda reveals a secret about being a warrior.
Genaro and Castaneda laughed together until they both started to cry. They said their goodbyes and may never see each other again. Castaneda expressed his admiration for Don Juan, and Don Genaro agreed. However, he got lost in his words and couldn't finish his sentence. Don Juan shook his head and said that was what happened when he talked to Castaneda.
Don Juan then demonstrated how to tie a "Tiro de Gracia". Castaneda praised himself and said that he was happy and complete living in the unknown. Don Juan laughed and said that was the natural condition of order. Suddenly, they heard a voice say, "Don Juan." They turned around to see Don Juan walking towards them.
Don Juan started to talk and Castaneda couldn't understand a word he was saying. Suddenly, the voice changed to Don Juan and everything started to make sense. Castaneda saw a
10:05:00 In this audiobook, Carlos Castaneda tells the story of a warrior who always remains cheerful because his love for the earth is unbreakable. He says that sadness belongs only to those who hate the same being that gives them refuge. Juan returns to caressing the earth with tenderness, this beautiful being that is still alive until its last breath and understands every emotion. He gave me love, healed my pain, and finally taught me what it means to be free. I felt a deep anxiety when I realized all this love for him. He then spoke to me directly in a voice I could understand, telling me about the feelings of men. When I remembered my own life, my sadness, the lack of knowing where to go or what to do, that voice was the nocturnal voice of a man. He said he came from a house in that valley to the south, a man who screams through his dog as both are slaves, bound by life's chains together. His sadness, boredom, and yearning for death are begging for death to come and free him. Those were the only words he spoke, and the rat's lonely howling was so sad that I felt a deep anxiety. I remembered my own experience a few weeks earlier, when a