One Arm Away (as in "at arm's length") is a name inspired by the teachings of Shaman Yaki Don Juan to Carlos Castaneda, a published writer ("Journey to Ixtlan", "The Devil's Weed" and many others). In this particular event, the indian showed the city man, who thought himself superior, and underestimated the shaman, that he should be humbler. The shaman did this during a peyote trip, where Carlos was suddenly instructed to look to his left. He did, and was horrified, for he saw the most terrifying image he had ever seen in his entire life. Once the scare was passed, the Indian explained it was the city man's death, and that our deaths are always on our left, at arm's length, or an arm away. And that its inevitable touch must be a constant reminder that encourages an exercise in humility and righteousness. Make the best you can out of your present time, and never underestimate another's teachings. No matter how "lowly" ...