This book encourages you to follow the path of your heart. Even if your journey is very different from that of the author, this story will inspire you, accompany you, and delight you.

Stefan W. A. Mandel with a foreword by Wolf Dieter Storl.

Stefan A.W. Mandel has quite an unusual life story to tell. Following his calling of the heart, he embarked on a unique initiation journey that would make him a master shaman. How does a man from Munich end up on this (exotic) training path? Stefan Mandel describes the exciting story of his years of apprenticeship in contact with plants and spiritual beings in his autobiographical account. The reader partakes in an exciting and enjoyable journey and gains knowledge about the secrets of shamanism, spiritual worlds, and spirituality.

In this journey, the major questions of life arise:

• How can I live a full, happy, and truly respectable life;
• How can I discover my purpose;
• Can shamanism help me find my purpose;
• What is a shaman and what does he do;
• Are there multiple lives;
• What is authentic spirituality and how can I experience it;
• How can I open the treasure chest of my heart;

"Easy to read." – Wolf D. Storl

"I finished the book in just two days and I was enchanted throughout." – Claudia Schimkowski

"I devoured the book because I found so many parallels. You took me on a journey. I really liked the book because it comes from real life. Reading it allows me to reflect on my own life and not feel alone or crazy. Your book gives me the courage to continue." – Melissa

Stefan Mandel describes in his new book the highs and lows, the confusions and struggles of a spiritual seeker honestly and sincerely, almost as if I had lived through the many adventures of the author myself. I happily recommend it. – Manfred Mohr, author and seminar instructor

"I literally devoured the book. For me, it is a masterpiece that truly speaks from your soul. A wonderful language with powerful words formed from the energy of the heart – I am thrilled. Thank you for all the treasures I was able to learn from you, for the authentic, pristine energy of your heart that you bring to your strong mission towards people and the world. Reading it was like a journey for me, one that has given me so many gifts over the past seven years, shaped me, given me the courage to follow my heart’s path, and provided wonderful inspiration. I saw myself in many of your stories. Thank you for allowing me to find you in this world as a very valuable teacher, companion, and friend, and to be accompanied and learn so much from the wisdom and energy of your heart. Thank you, dear Stefan, from the depths of my heart, thank you." – Angelika

We accompany the author on his extraordinary life journey. Following his calling of the heart, Stefan W. A. Mandel takes the unusual path of a shaman. Without a direct model, he relies heavily on his plant friends – the dominant plants – and direct contact with the High Spiritual World. It is clear that with such an unusual and unique training path, many challenges and trials must be overcome, which ultimately distinguish the initiate from the master.

In his autobiography, the Western shaman honestly describes how he managed to free himself from the bonds of a conventional life and how he was able to show the courage and perseverance needed to now offer a helping hand to others on this path as a master shaman. Stefan Mandel has guided and inspired countless people through various group processes. His three-year comprehensive training in shamanism is unique in Germany.