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The Flowering War: Toltec Teachings on Healing Ancestral Trauma, Overcoming Your Internal Enemies, and Fulfilling Your Life Purpose
384 pages, Paperback
Published December 21, 2023
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October 17, 2024
Dr. Oscar C. Perez’s “The Flowering War: Toltec Teachings on Healing Ancestral Trauma, Overcoming Your Internal Enemies, and Fulfilling Your Life Purpose” is a transformative exploration into the realm of ancestral healing, presenting Toltec teachings as a guiding light for those seeking to heal personal and ancestral wounds. This book serves as an essential resource for anyone struggling with the weight of generational trauma and working to break free from the cycle of pain that can plague family lineages.
In a world where many feel burdened by their past, Dr. Perez offers a path toward healing that is both comprehensive and deeply personal. He adeptly addresses the various facets of human experience including physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual. This ensures that readers will understand the interconnectedness of these elements while on their healing journey. Through his engaging writing, he creates a safe space for readers to confront their inner adversaries and embrace their potential for profound change. By presenting the Teokalli Method readers can use these practices to restore wholeness and recover their souls.
The structure of “The Flowering War” is particularly effective. The first part delves into the origins of our struggles, providing a historical context that illuminates why we may feel stuck or lost. Once we gain an understanding of how we got here, the second part is dedicated to strategies for healing from it. Readers are encouraged to transition from being “grief bearers” to “grief-tenders.” This healing process involves Warrior work, hence the name “The Flowering War.” The shift is not just a personal journey, it also shows the way to help others on their healing paths. By becoming a beacon of light, you will create a sense of community and shared healing amongst others.
As a reader, I found myself captivated by Dr. Perez’s insights, often highlighting passages that resonated deeply with me. Eventually, I realized that every page held wisdom worth revisiting. My intention now is to return to the text with a journal in hand. I am ready to reflect on and integrate the teachings into my life. This time I will go much slower so that I can carefully focus on each passage.
“The Flowering War” is more than just a book; it’s a life-changing guide that empowers people to confront their past and cultivate a brighter future- not only for themselves but for generations to come. Dr. Perez has created an invaluable tool for those ready to embark on the sacred journey of healing.
In a world where many feel burdened by their past, Dr. Perez offers a path toward healing that is both comprehensive and deeply personal. He adeptly addresses the various facets of human experience including physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual. This ensures that readers will understand the interconnectedness of these elements while on their healing journey. Through his engaging writing, he creates a safe space for readers to confront their inner adversaries and embrace their potential for profound change. By presenting the Teokalli Method readers can use these practices to restore wholeness and recover their souls.
The structure of “The Flowering War” is particularly effective. The first part delves into the origins of our struggles, providing a historical context that illuminates why we may feel stuck or lost. Once we gain an understanding of how we got here, the second part is dedicated to strategies for healing from it. Readers are encouraged to transition from being “grief bearers” to “grief-tenders.” This healing process involves Warrior work, hence the name “The Flowering War.” The shift is not just a personal journey, it also shows the way to help others on their healing paths. By becoming a beacon of light, you will create a sense of community and shared healing amongst others.
As a reader, I found myself captivated by Dr. Perez’s insights, often highlighting passages that resonated deeply with me. Eventually, I realized that every page held wisdom worth revisiting. My intention now is to return to the text with a journal in hand. I am ready to reflect on and integrate the teachings into my life. This time I will go much slower so that I can carefully focus on each passage.
“The Flowering War” is more than just a book; it’s a life-changing guide that empowers people to confront their past and cultivate a brighter future- not only for themselves but for generations to come. Dr. Perez has created an invaluable tool for those ready to embark on the sacred journey of healing.
March 12, 2024
Did you know trauma, hurt, and grief can be passed from generation to generation?
It wasn’t til pretty recently that I learned this and thought about how powerful our pains can be for one another.
The good news is, all those living today have the power to break these old patterns and rid the hurt from our lives once and for all.
Dr. Oscar Pérez is known as the “Underworld Guide” and “Recovery Shaman,” he has spent decades guiding people to reclaim their lives from the depths of their own personal hells.
His new book: The Flowering War will serve as a companion and roadmap for individuals who have been carrying too much and have been seen too little.
It will serve those he calls, “Griefbearers,” the potential healers of generations of untended wounds and accumulated trauma.
This book will show you how to transform unconscious self-limiting and self-destructive patterns in your life, among many other things to overcome ancestral trauma.
It pulls from Toltec teachings so if you’ve enjoyed books like The Four Agreements, then this book will be a wonderful next read.
Learn more by grabbing a copy today!
It wasn’t til pretty recently that I learned this and thought about how powerful our pains can be for one another.
The good news is, all those living today have the power to break these old patterns and rid the hurt from our lives once and for all.
Dr. Oscar Pérez is known as the “Underworld Guide” and “Recovery Shaman,” he has spent decades guiding people to reclaim their lives from the depths of their own personal hells.
His new book: The Flowering War will serve as a companion and roadmap for individuals who have been carrying too much and have been seen too little.
It will serve those he calls, “Griefbearers,” the potential healers of generations of untended wounds and accumulated trauma.
This book will show you how to transform unconscious self-limiting and self-destructive patterns in your life, among many other things to overcome ancestral trauma.
It pulls from Toltec teachings so if you’ve enjoyed books like The Four Agreements, then this book will be a wonderful next read.
Learn more by grabbing a copy today!
August 18, 2025
I never felt more heard and understood while reading this book. It hit a few very recognizable parts of my past en put them in a context in which I could process and transform them into a strength/power all my own.
January 14, 2025
Really enjoyed the narrative the meditations and the whole way of learning how to recognize ourselves through our ancestors. I highly recommend.
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