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Johnny as American Airlines Captain – 2004.

Johnny (the shorter one on the right) receiving a flute lesson from his mentor and flute instructor “Urug the Bear” – 2020.  

Why I am writing From Savage to Shaman.....

               The story of Johnny MedicineBear is the story of every one of us.  I believe a fundamental purpose of an “earth-walk” (lifetime) is to resolve karma and elevate one’s soul vibration.  We accomplish this by creating and experiencing trauma in many forms, embracing our trauma, engaging the healing process, and emerging into an expanded awareness, freedom, and joy. 

               If, 40 years ago, I had met myself in the form I am today, I would have run out the door saying, “This man is crazy!”  I was blind then to who I truly am, and lived a life of inner chaos, constantly seeking short-term sensory pleasures and external gratifications to relieve my internal pain and avoid looking at self.     

        If you sense truth here, then you will find tools, ideas, and suggestions in this book supporting you on your spiritual journey.  If you do not relate and “think I’m nuts”, then, if you slow-down and allow, you will find “yourself” in this book, and “From Savage to Shaman” will be of value to you.  And if you are desperate, confused, depressed, and/or suicidal, then I am writing this book “for you.”  Please allow me through “From Savage to Shaman” to support you on your journey from darkness toward freedom and joy.