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Summary: exceptional:Native American view of spiritual development
Review: Beautifully written, nonlinear depiction of spiritual development combining three Native American traditions. Wonderfully down-to-earth roadmap, eschewing duality in spiritual outlook. Deeply respectful of the myriad variety of spiritual traditions, and lacking the tiresome new age pressure to "ascend". This is one of three or four books I have ever read which I know I will reread many, many times. It is grounding, and spiritual, simultaneously. She has a gift for writing, a sense of humour. Although maturity is depicted as having "seven levels of 'initiation'", these are not 'levels' in the linear sense.
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Summary: LIFE CHANGING!
Review: Beware!! This book will change your life, if you are ready for change. If you want a book to just tell you what to do, go find any self help book- this is not the type of book you are looking for. Just know that most of those books will be a waste of your money because they will not have a lasting impact. In order for this book to work, you need to look within and do a lot of inner searching and reflecting on every chapter of this book. It will not come easily, but you will see there is great wisdom to using the technique of true soul searching, with the gentle guidance of this book. You will begin to see that this book affects every aspect of your life, if you let your guard down and truly open your heart to change. Allow the change to occur and your life will become a dance, a beautiful dance. You will never regret it and people will see a glow around you from all the happiness and freedom you have. It truly did miracles for my life. Even years after reading it, I find that its wisdom still affects every decision I make in my life. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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Summary: Dancing the Dream to Truth
Review: Dia Agus Mhuire Dhuit JamieI would like to take this opportunity to thankyou for your sharings in this all time classic. It has helped me to understand the Truth and also that One cannot buy the Truth unlike the so called "warriorsofpeace" and other various entrepreneurs who think they can. I wish you joy, love and prosperity. Namaste! Humming Bird Woman
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Summary: wonderful book
Review: Great book! There's so much in here I barely know where to start. I had been feeling out of balance when I first picked up this book a year or so ago. It really spoke me me through the title, I knew nothing of Jamie Sams other than the medicine cards, before picking up this book. I love it. There is so much spurituality and philosophy in this book, it took me some time to read (plus the font size is small :) Through the book, Jamie takes us through seven sacred paths and with each one opens us to new ideas/levels of understanding in terms of recognizing and indeed dancing our dream, being true to ourselves - its just amazing. There's a poem in here by Jamie that rings in my head on days when work gets the best of me and I'm off my own sacred path....it starts out "teach me how to gather, the fragments of my soul..." Oh such a wonderful book. Its written honestly and openly, in an almost conversational way which makes understanding the ideas that much more enjoyable. She shares personal stories to give context and examples throughout the book. Its just terrific!
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Summary: wonderful book
Review: Great book! There's so much in here I barely know where to start. I had been feeling out of balance when I first picked up this book a year or so ago. It really spoke me me through the title, I knew nothing of Jamie Sams other than the medicine cards, before picking up this book. I love it. There is so much spurituality and philosophy in this book, it took me some time to read (plus the font size is small :) Through the book, Jamie takes us through seven sacred paths and with each one opens us to new ideas/levels of understanding in terms of recognizing and indeed dancing our dream, being true to ourselves - its just amazing. There's a poem in here by Jamie that rings in my head on days when work gets the best of me and I'm off my own sacred path....it starts out "teach me how to gather, the fragments of my soul..." Oh such a wonderful book. Its written honestly and openly, in an almost conversational way which makes understanding the ideas that much more enjoyable. She shares personal stories to give context and examples throughout the book. Its just terrific!
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Summary: One great book
Review: I have to agree with the other reviewers. This book is awesome and transformative. It rings with truth and is right on the mark.
If you want a book to take you deeper into spirit and your spiritual journey this is it.
I love Sams work. She makes spirit real.
This book is critical to any seekers path.
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Summary: Dancing the Dream is well written
Review: I purchased this book some time back and read only the first few chapters before I put it down and went on to something else. Shortly thereafter, I loaned the book to a friend. I realized after reading a few chapters the book was going to be very deep, and really thought the person I loaned it to wouldn't enjoy it at all. I was wrong. She returned the book and told me she loved it. This inspired me to sit down with the book again and stay with it until I had finished it. I probably wouldn't advise anyone to read this book unless they did read it through. The writing is good, but very deep and required your concentration into what the author was telling you. I'm a collector of Will Rogers books and after reading this, I could almost understand why Will Rogers was the kind of person he portrayed. Being of Cherokee decent myself, this brought my interest to this type of book. I've been studying the history of the Cherokee tribe and I do believe reading Jamie Sams book has helped me a great deal. This is not an ordinary book for someone just looking for a good read, but it is an excellent book on exactly what Ms. Sams has written about, Dancing the Dream....the seven sacred paths of human transformation. I recommend this to anyone searching Native American culture. But more than that, I think the Cherokee people had much to tell us, and still do, if only we would read what they write and open our minds to what they say. Jamie Sams has made a great contribution to our generation in the writing of this book.
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Summary: Dancing the Dream is well written
Review: I purchased this book some time back and read only the first few chapters before I put it down and went on to something else. Shortly thereafter, I loaned the book to a friend. I realized after reading a few chapters the book was going to be very deep, and really thought the person I loaned it to wouldn't enjoy it at all. I was wrong. She returned the book and told me she loved it. This inspired me to sit down with the book again and stay with it until I had finished it. I probably wouldn't advise anyone to read this book unless they did read it through. The writing is good, but very deep and required your concentration into what the author was telling you. I'm a collector of Will Rogers books and after reading this, I could almost understand why Will Rogers was the kind of person he portrayed. Being of Cherokee decent myself, this brought my interest to this type of book. I've been studying the history of the Cherokee tribe and I do believe reading Jamie Sams book has helped me a great deal. This is not an ordinary book for someone just looking for a good read, but it is an excellent book on exactly what Ms. Sams has written about, Dancing the Dream....the seven sacred paths of human transformation. I recommend this to anyone searching Native American culture. But more than that, I think the Cherokee people had much to tell us, and still do, if only we would read what they write and open our minds to what they say. Jamie Sams has made a great contribution to our generation in the writing of this book.
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Summary: I Found the Magic Bullet
Review: Not long ago, I spoke with a long time friend and asked her why it was that I seemed to go through disciplines so quickly when I was looking for something, usually an answer to a question. A well recognized professional, her response was direct. "You're looking for the magic bulllet, and you won't stop until you find it...if you find it." So, on that note, I discovered, Dancing The Dream, and I began to read. When I reached the midway point I put the book down and began again. This has to be one of the most interesting and thought inspiring pieces of Wisdom Literature I have ever read. Simply put, read the book. Jamie Sams does not lecture. She speaks. She isn't a guru. She teaches by example. She includes successes, failures, foibles and her personal experiences.She uses simple language to guide and direct. But she never talks down to the initiate. She emphasises personal responsibility and provides the tools to develop the needed strengths. If the way of our ancestors is your way, and particularly if you are unable to connect with a techer, or a teacher you trust, start here. I promise, you will find your way in direct proportion to your faithfulness on the path and Jamie will guide you all the way. Read the book, read the book, read the book!
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Summary: Powerful, moving and touching.
Review: This book comes with a warning, that it will change your life if you read it, and believe me, it will. Jamie Sams shares so beautifully and eloqently regarding her own journey, as well as the belief system of the Native American Culture. It came into my life at the perfect time, and helped me to take the next steps in my path. I am grateful for the message.
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