The Time of the Black Jaguar

Indigenous Wisdom for Now

I am getting ready to return to Peru in a few days in order to continue my studies within the Altomisayok tradition. This feels like such an incredible gift. The last time I went was before my son, Cary, was born. More than ten years later, the first hint I would be going back to Peru was when my little black dog came into my life, just over a year ago. She announced herself with a dream telling me that her name would be Inka and that she had a connection with the black jaguars.

Perhaps two weeks ago, someone sent me a link to Arkan Lushwala’s book, The Time of the Black Jaguar. I had read his other book, Deer and Thunder, which vibrates with wisdom and beauty, but hadn’t known he had another. The synchronicities were obvious, so I immediately procured one and devoured it.

Here’s a paragraph:

“If five hundred years ago our European brothers had developed an open cooperation with us and the land instead of striving to own us and the land, then the world would not be in the situation it is in today. The opportunity was missed at that time, and now it has returned. Elders and visionaries of more than one tribe are asking that their voices be heard, as well as the voices of Pachamama that speak through them. This is a calling to acknowledge the original wisdom that all humans have, as it is expressed by the people of Indigenous cultures and of all ancient lineages still alive on Earth. Wisdom, generosity and compassion should be the main driving forces behind the world’s economy, not the business plans of investors who can’t see yet that it is impossible to make themselves truly happy without making everybody else happy.”

The connectedness Lushwala is pointing to is, of course, what we have been calling Interbeing. And all of his words carry a healed perspective. It’s required reading for our time.

Love,

Stella

PS - The photo is from my first trip to Peru, back in 2006.