don Miguel Ruiz's Little Book of Wisdom: The Essential Teachings

by Miguel Ruiz Jr.

Don Miguel Ruiz is the author of The Four Agreements, The Mastery of Love, and numerous other bestselling books. He is also one of the most influential spiritual teachers on the planet, having touched the lives of millions and millions of people around the globe. No person has been affected more by his teachings than his own son, don Miguel Ruiz Jr., and in this groundbreaking work, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. has compiled the wisdom of his father into one little, albeit extremely powerful, book. The essential teachings contained within these pages have been selected from don Miguel’s recorded lectures, workshops, interviews, and most importantly, the private moments between a father and his son. If you are one of the many people who love The Four Agreements, this book offers in-depth teachings that are designed to bring more insight, inspiration, and joy into your daily life

Genres: Self Help, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Religion, Personal Development, Education

241 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 27, 2017

About the author

Son of Miguel Ruiz

Reviews

[Alex]

Wisdom packed little book. The 5 levels make intuitive sense. The first two thirds of the book are a description and application of them. The exercise of forgiveness with the maze was refreshingly new. The last third catches you off guard because there's so many powerful exercises, especially on how to work with beliefs.

[Joanne Bellet]

I LOVED this book and its messages. So simple yet so profound at the same time. I wish I was 30 years younger, so I could apply the agreements as they are explained to my own life. All the baggage we carry around - social and emotional-would not be a part of my life in any way, and I would be in such a different place today. This is a book to read and reflect upon and read again over and over.

[Dani Wagner (Scaffidi)]

This was a good book with several quote worthy notes of wisdom; however, I felt like a lot of the writing was extremely repetitive and the book could have been condensed to not repeat the same teachings so many times. I instead would have liked to see more practical applications of how to use the teachings. Overall, a nice read.

[Hannah]

Feels like this book could’ve been written in 50 pages. Would’ve enjoyed the lessons through more stories rather than short maxims. It was so repetitive, and most of it could’ve been boiled down to a handful of principles. Would someday like to do a comparative study with Buddhism. I see a lot of similarities on the surface. Would like to examine under the surface for differences and digressions, which would be fascinating given the origins of the Toltec and Buddhism sprouted from two faraway continents.

[Bruce]

Generally, I liked the book very much; it rings true, and my personal experiences are consistent with those of the author's, but their are statements that are not real. I assume that my confusion is a function of the author's vocabulary. For example: his use of the term 'the word'. Also, the story line skips over the refining process of the word.

[Michelle]

There are a few books I will read over and over in my lifetime and this book is one of them. I recommend this to everyone everywhere in the world. It was written for you.

[Ambika Devi]

This is a great little book with lots of wisdom for all ages. I highly recommend it!

[Michael Polliack]

I love reading this series-the tolteq wisdom and feel each time and each book of don miguel ruiz,and the father and son.

[Georgette]

Good stuff, but a lot of it is stuff I have read in his other books.

[Div Manickam]

Thanks to the book as my guiding light, I can see myself out of this loop of self doubt.

Little book of wisdom

A fascinating life story of unlearning and finding your truth

Highlights from the book 📖

Authentic Self: The Divine inside of you; the force that gives life to your mind and your body.





The Four Agreements

Be impeccable with your word.

Don't take anything personally.

Don't make assumptions.

Always do your best.





when you let go of all those things you think you know about yourself, of all your images, you find freedom.



Every day, every moment, you change your perception of the world, and it changes constantly as you change.



Recognize that you are perfect just the way you are, and really believe that you are perfect just the way you are.



we are the artists of our lives. We are all dream masters.



The definition of freedom is to be yourself, whatever you are, even if you have no idea what you are.

Freedom is to be authentic. No one else can give you your freedom.



When you try to control others, or make them act or believe the way you want them to, you are not respecting them.



When you stop trying to push your beliefs and ideas on others, only then are you truly respecting them.



You are letting them know that they are good enough, intelligent enough, and strong enough to make their own choices in life.



Love always comes from you, and what makes you happy isn't someone loving you, it is the love coming out of you that makes you happy.



Don't carry the weight of another's choice. You are only responsible for your own will.



Learn to be truly free is a skill.

Trust the universe to show me the way.

Know that I didn't do anything wrong.

[L]

Some of my Takeaways:
- "you create the story of your life. You create an entire reality that is only true for you" "I create my personal world, but it is just a story. It's not real, and it's not true. In the same way, your story is not true either". "You begin to change your world the moment you realize it is not true, it is only a story"
- "The goal...is to love yourself exactly as you are and to live your life the way you want to live it". Learning unconditional love, without expectation or obligation, through conflict.
- Let go of knowledge, any limitations you have set, and just be. Being okay with not knowing. "You don't have to expect anything from yourself"
- "You can help me to change the world by changing your own world through unconditional love for yourself. And when you do, it's like magic, because everyone around you will also change"
- "You become your authentic self by letting go of what you think you should be"

[James Williams]

Another excellent read...I love all of their books. This book provides daily aphorisms or powerful individual proverbs of information to inspire one to probe deep within their self and to remove the masks obtained in life. This book also did a great job of demonstrating the applicability of how to use the Four Agreements in our daily lives, as we detach from the domesticated way of thinking. I highly recommend this book and every other book from this other and any of their family members.

Dr. James Arthur Williams
www.unmaskytp.com

[Lori]

I would give this book an almost five. Don Miguel Ruiz Little book of wisdom. shares advice of living a more happy life. His son Miguel Ruiz shares his father's advice and Wisdom. Don Miguel Ruiz wrote "The Four Agreements" his son shares parts of that book and other advice he learned from his dad. A good helpful book of wisdom I enjoyed reading. Very good book with some great advice how to live a happier life.

[Stephanie Lopez]

Truly Greatful!

I am deeply greatful for the wisdom your family has shared with the world! You have truly guided me thru my journey just through these books. It seemed that I would pause and pick up where I left off just in time for the lesson to be clear and understanding. I have come along way and I appreciate you bringing me into this new life!

[Edison G.S.]

repetitive

I enjoyed the wisdom stories near the end of the book. The wisdom passages which take most of the book were repetitive and felt lazy. The stories on the other hand felt honest and personal, but the passages didn’t bring much new, felt recycled and lacked that personal and honest aspect

[Dennis Gunnarson]

A journey through indigenous Faith

Don’t Miquel Ruiz Jr does a great job of explaining the meaning of his ancient faith through modern language. He challenges the modern illusion that we can understand our own reality completely rather than as The Apostle Paul put it, as if we were looking through imperfect glass.

[Allison H.]

Pretty repetitive and I dare to say a bit boring, the book has knowledge I've read before in various books, enjoyed some of the stories, especially when Miguel was being initiated and when he was in the mirror room.

[Şahabettin A.]

Bir iş yaparken seni kaygılandıran;
İçinden bir parazit konuşmaya başladığında, derin bir nefes al, ayaklarını yere sağlamca bas derin nefes al: ben …. (İsmini söyle) bilgi ve becerikli birisiyim, bu işin üstesinden gelebilecek kapasitedeyim. X iç sedini susturana kadar tekrarla

[Lori]

A Must Study for a better-defined journey - Sacred and Transformative

I am grateful for the enlightened journeys, experiences, and lessons shared. Nogal, is vital. The Four Agreements an re-align us with the divine in us. Enjoy the journey.

[Octavio Navarro]

great daily reflections

This book could be read all at once or as part of your meditation routine. The quick and simple teachings from each chapter have you reflect in their simplified teachings. I will be reading this book several times!

[Heather Reynolds]

Love this wisdom

Quick and digestible. The short notes give a wonderful prompt for writing and meditating on the concepts presented. A wonderful tool to assist the reader.

[Ivonne]

Give you a fresh aspect and approaches to life. Read it with an open mind.

[Patricia Harrell]

Full of Wisdom

I highly recommend this book. If you're ready, it can be transformative. It's also a beautiful, intimate account of a father and his sons.

[Lynda]

I truly enjoyed this book very insightful and wonderful lessons to practice everyday. I read this book as an ebook so now I must buy the paperback.

[Andy Edwards]

A clear encapsulation of his father's understanding of the Toltec tradition.

[Monique D.]

Did nit find what I was looking for, maybe I need to read the dad’s book first.

[Jessica]

Very repetitive

[EUGENE S]

Simple and yet profound

Very easy reading. Book of wisdom indeed! It's like a daily reflection. There are some repetition but it's because it's important.

[Adabelle]

Felt repetitive during certain parts but the message was beautiful nonetheless.

We are so afraid to die that we forget to live.

[samranson]

If the The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday & The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz and had a baby - this book would be the beautiful outcome!