10-13-2011, 12:00 AM
BarefootInTheSand wrote: I would agree, however, with Gonzo that the term "nagual" is probably not the best one to choose...it doesn't exist in the spanish language and there is a wider audience of people who are seeking their higher self or soul awareness that have not read Castaneda and a language that everyone would understand would have a greater benefit. I also get Wolf's point about using the name as a reminder to prop him to be in his higher self when posting...whatever works.
Not only that, Barefoot, but I also wonder sometimes why folks would want to call themselves by that name. It would seem to be sort of a heavy cross to bear. Surely there are people that see the glamorous aspect of it, but when it comes down to it, being a leader and coaxing your own party of Warriors to Freedom's a bit of a job, wouldn't you say?
I like the idea of using the word as a reminder to prop oneself up, though.
Not only that, Barefoot, but I also wonder sometimes why folks would want to call themselves by that name. It would seem to be sort of a heavy cross to bear. Surely there are people that see the glamorous aspect of it, but when it comes down to it, being a leader and coaxing your own party of Warriors to Freedom's a bit of a job, wouldn't you say?
I like the idea of using the word as a reminder to prop oneself up, though.