In "The Wheel of Time: The Shamans of Mexico, Their Thoughts About Life, Death & the Universe," Carlos Castaneda discusses the importance of internal dialogue in shaping our perception of reality. This inner conversation helps individuals navigate their daily lives, creating a framework for understanding the environment around them. It emphasizes that our descriptions and labels of the world are influenced by the way we speak to ourselves.

Castaneda notes that for warriors, or those seeking deeper knowledge, the key to accessing the shamanic realm lies in quieting this internal voice. By learning to silence their thoughts, individuals can unlock new pathways of experience and perception that go beyond ordinary understanding. The journey into shamanism requires overcoming the habitual nature of internal dialogue to explore the true essence of existence.