Chapter 6, The Second Attention Summary

La Gorda has a few things to teach Carlos only in light of his decision to stay with them. Having lost their old purpose, the women must become breezy like the hot wind and need a few days to settle affairs. Carlos must leave for a few days to contemplate his two bouts as omens and, if he is impeccable, gifts of power. When he returns, the Genaros will demonstrate the "art of the stalker" and they will depart. Crushed by the prospect of leading but told that impeccability is freedom and scares away the human form, Carlos narrates his understanding of Don Juan' teaching. During a hike, a boulder falls 20-30 yards from where they have paused while Carlos ties his laces. Had they continued walking, they would have been crushed. Don Juan proposes that in...