Being-In-Dreaming: An Initiation Into the Sorcerers' World (Revised)

Florinda Donner offers a personal account of her initiation into the sorcerers' world through dream travel. As Carlos Castaneda's longtime companion, she draws on Meso-American traditions of enchantment and magic to describe her experiences with Don Juan. The text focuses on the practical aspects of dreaming as a path to power, detailing how one can manipulate reality through conscious intent. Donner explains the mechanics of stopping the internal dialogue and shifting attention to the energy body. She describes specific techniques for maintaining awareness during sleep and upon waking. The narrative follows her gradual awakening from ordinary reality into a realm where physical laws do not apply. This work serves as a guide for those interested in psychic phenomena and mystical practices. It is suitable for readers seeking direct accounts of shamanic training rather than theoretical speculation. Those expecting academic analysis or historical documentation may find the subjective nature of the text challenging. The book covers the transition from ordinary perception to sorceric awareness. Donner shares her struggles and breakthroughs in mastering dream control. She discusses the role of the nagual and the importance of silence in this process. The account is grounded in her direct interactions with Don Juan and his lineage. It provides a window into the esoteric teachings passed down through generations. The writing style is narrative and instructional, blending personal memoir with practical advice. Readers will find descriptions of dream adventures that defy conventional logic. The text emphasizes the necessity of discipline and surrender in achieving these states. It is a record of lived experience rather than abstract philosophy.