Dragon Man - An Actor's Transformation
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Bridging East and West
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Cinematic Memoir of a Japanese Canadian Actor
Coincidence of Opposites
Convergence of Pattern and Possibility
Creativity and Mindfulness Insights
Dragon as a Living Archetype
Dragon as Symbol of Human Potential
Embracing Your Own Story
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Experience is Everything
Finding Meaning in Everyday Life
In Between Two Worlds
Inspiration from Japanese Culture
Japanese Aesthetics
Japanese Mythology and Fairy Tales
Journey of Redemption and Transformation
Lessons from Film Acting and
Literary Non-fiction
matters more than matter?
Meaning is Born
Metaphysical Idealism
New Myth of Hope and Meaning
Notice Beauty
Paradigm Shift in How We See the World
Personal Narrative
Philosophical Reflections
Poetic Narratives of Self-Discovery
reducing vulnerability to misinformation
Rules of Synchronicity
Spiritual Transformation Story
The Art of Paying Attention
The power of narrative and story
The Sync of Myth and Psyche
We Are All Actor
We Create Reality
Western vs. Japanese Fairy TalesMythology
What's a matter
Yin-yang with young Jung
Product details
- ISBN 9781917704137
- Dimensions: 140 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 28 Apr 2026
- Publisher: Collective Ink
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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When universal patterns and personal journeys intertwine, they reveal the profound connection between mind and world, inviting us to discover the powerful, transformative meaning at the heart of our experiences. This engaging book delves into the invisible forces that subtly shape our actions, thoughts, and feelings. Drawing from his life as a half-Japanese, Canadian actor and poet in Tokyo, West weaves his personal narrative with the mythic story of Susanoo, the storm god, and his battle against the multi-headed dragon, Yamata no Orochi. This exploration blends lessons from acting and Japanese aesthetics with insights into creativity, mindfulness, and the quest for meaning, forming a poignant collage of redemption and self-discovery. As West examines archetypes - the templates of Universal Mind - he illustrates how these patterns exist like a stencil awaiting color. They come to life when imbued with significance through our beliefs and choices. His journey serves as a testament to resilience, as the book embodies the healing that allows him to rekindle his dreams. Through this fusion of memoir and spiritual guidance, readers are inspired to reflect on their own lives and recognize the signs and patterns that lead to a personal awakening of their destiny. Ultimately, this poetic work urges us to acknowledge that real meaning can be found anytime, anywhere, so long as we dare to see the beauty within ourselves and in the world around us. It�s in the delicate balance of pattern and possibility that we uncover our true selves and the stories worth believing in.
Jai Tatsuto West is a half Japanese, half French-Canadian actor and poet, born in Vancouver B.C. and based in Tokyo for 25 years. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows in North America and Japan making his screen debut in 1991 on the popular show 21 Jump Street. In 2004 he co-starred in the Japanese box office hit 'Survive Style 5+' and Sion Sono's 'Hazard.' In 2018 he became the Chairman of 'Iron Chef Canada.' He has also released two spoken word albums of poetry in English and Japanese under the pseudonym Lotus Chamelion. Jai is the lead actor in a new Sion Sono film 'I'll Be Gone' that will premiere in 2025.
