Allow me to introduce a story that can best be characterized as imaginative nonfiction. As the first authorized biography to be written about its subject, much literary tuck-pointing was required to fill gaps in a previously unknown but amazing story. By agreement, no sources are cited, and any legal records that might support the legitimacy of the story have been expunged. But it is mostly the truth, and we leave it to you to decide where that gets in the way of fabrication.
Shaman Bob is a prophet among prophets. He is in human form while he traverses the world through place and time, but suspects himself to be of otherworldly origin. He is a blissful being with a personality too codependent to become angry or vengeful. His influence spans generations and continents. He is wise and all-knowing, though he remains humble and without pretense. In fact, his magniloquence has left others with the impression that he is somewhat obtuse. He claims to be God’s best friend.
Emerging from the ritual purification of Temazcal after consuming numerous Ginkgo-infused Long Island Ice Teas, Bob experienced a series of visions that led him to embrace his destiny as a Shaman. But more about that later. It is important for you only to understand that Shamanism is not a birthright, certification, or online degree from the University of Phoenix. It is a mindset and lifestyle choice adopted infrequently but consistently across human cultures and throughout history. Shaman Bob decided he was a Shaman and that was that.
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