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Mauricio’s miracle
OCCASIONALLY OUR LIVES ARE BLESSED WITH THE FORTUNE TO MEET SOMEONE WHO EMBODIES ALL WE WOULD LIKE TO BECOME. DON PABLO IS SUCH A PERSON FOR LARRY; A MENTOR WHO DEMONSTRATES REMARKABLE MYSTICAL WISDOM AND POWERFUL HEALING CAPACITIES. HERE THEY EMBARK ON A JOURNEY TO MEET A SHAMAN.
BY DR LARRY ALBOHER F
our of us entered a small wooden hut with a very low thatched ceiling. Inside its faintly lit interior we found ourselves face to face
with the weathered features of a short, humble-looking old man. Mauricio, who was modestly dressed like a simple peasant, sat quietly on a raised wooden platform, covered by a simple straw mat on which he slept. He gestured for us to sit on the floor; there was no furniture other than a small table and one chair which was occupied at that moment by Pedro, his friend and neighbor. Mauricio welcomed us in Spanish with a bland facial expression that reflected detached indifference. Pedro
translated. We each approached Mauricio with ritual gifts, the customary show of respect and reciprocity throughout the indigenous world. I offered him a simple wristwatch, bought for this purpose, which he briefly glanced at, then put down on a nearby shelf. He didn’t seem very interested in material possessions or in closely tracking the passage of time. After the ritual formalities, we
questioned Mauricio about his healing methods. Mauricio was a curandero, or folk healer, and we were there to inquire about his skills. He briefly described his uses of various herbs, while pointing around the ceiling of the hut to where
some were hanging up to dry. Some plants were boiled as a tea and drunk for certain conditions, while others may be prepared into poultices to be applied to the skin. He was not specific about which plants were used for which conditions— that information was reserved for his apprentice, Antonio. Mauricio said that, in addition to the herbs, his primary healing method was the ability to heal with his breath—a gift he had received from his teacher. As he spoke, a remarkably calm and peaceful aura surrounded him. I noticed that his eyes radiated a gentle loving quality, but they also seemed clouded from old age. His energy was still
quite vital though, and I guessed he was probably even older than he appeared. After our questions, Mauricio invited
us to visit the local tribal church which, according to Pedro, he maintained and functioned as its tribal leader. On important religious occasions, a Catholic priest arrived to celebrate mass. Most indigenous cultures in Mexico and South America imbibed Christianity, whether they liked it or not and usually merged it with their own ancient rituals and customs; these usually remained secret and hidden from public view. The fact that we were invited to the church was a sign that we had gained Mauricio’s confidence.
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