Psychonavigation: Techniques for Travel Beyond Time

I wasn't sure exactly what I was getting when I ordered this book, but as a lover of all things Latin American, I decided this book might bridge the gap between my interest in Latin America and in metaphysics. It turned out to be a spectacular read, a memoir of someone experiencing astral projection and dreamwork to receive warnings of the future of our planet if it continues on as it is, abused and raped of its resources. Since its publication I can see many of the warnings beginning to manifest. This books is on my shelf of "keepers."

Truth is absolute. Whether this truth is told from the perspective of a Tibetan Lama, Einstein, Tesla, a Sufi mystic or the Jaguar Shaman of Perkin's story it all leads to the same place. Applying the lessons of this book will get you there. This concise text cuts to the heart of the matter. Perkin's in his glimpses of enlightenment realizes that there is no time to waste; we must act as urgently: as if our hair were on fire. There is no past, no present; only here and now. Required reading for any responsible and sophisticated citizen is Perkin's Economic Hit-man and the follow up Secret History of America.

I enjoyed hearing stories about psychonavigation which sounds a lot like astral traveling, to get information needed for real life situations. I found his relaxation technique preparing for psychonavigation very relaxing and helpful. As part of the process, he asks you to imagine pleasant and relaxing energies/feelings running through the body.

'Psychonavigation' by John Perkins is a thin, but extremely potent book that you will read over and over again. Only 144 pages in length, it's a very quick read, just an hour or two and you're done. However don't confuse brevity in length with lack of depth and content. There is much insight and wisdom within. Journey with John in his cross cultural travels as he shares tales about the old ways of knowing and how they can be applied in any kind of modern setting, urban or otherwise. His stories and experiences are the real jewel of this book and will leave the reader with an almost transcendental feeling of joy and wonderment about the marvelous and mystical world in which we live! My Highest Recommendation!!

I really enjoyed this book, having read Perkin's other books, Shapeshifting and World As You Dream It. The thing that I especially liked about this one was that he included a shamanic journeying technique at the end of his book. Therefore, not only do you get the great storytelling and inspiration found in the other two books, but you also get a useful tool which you can easily incorporate into your life. Another bonus of this book is that it is not exclusively centered upon the Shuar of South America. Perkins also recounts his journeys and experiences in the Andes and Indonesia. This is the book where you learn in-depth about Perkin's experiences that led him to further develop his interactions with the Shuar -- experiences briefly mentioned in the two books above. Even if you are the kind of person who tends to shy away from personal stories in spirituality books, I still recommend this book. I'm one too, and yet I find Perkin's works valuable.