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Prayers: A Communion with Our Creator
Draws on the four guided principles for life transformation presented in The Four Agreements in an inspirational collection of the author's favorite prayers, meditations, and reflections on topics such as wisdom, healing, courage, love, integrity, forgiveness, freedom, truth, and happiness. Original. 100,000 first printing.
128 pages, Paperback
First published November 26, 2001
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Miguel Ruiz
243 books5,291 followersMiguel Ángel Ruiz Macías is a Mexican author known for his teachings on Toltec spirituality and neoshamanism. Best known for his 1997 bestseller The Four Agreements, Ruiz's work is embraced by the New Thought movement and has influenced many seeking spiritual enlightenment. His books, including The Mastery of Love and The Voice of Knowledge, have helped spread Toltec wisdom worldwide. Ruiz was named one of the Watkins 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People in 2018. He also co-authored The Fifth Agreement with his son José Ruiz and has continued to write and teach on personal freedom and love.
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March 3, 2012
I LOVE this book. It is an inspirational book from a non-traditional perspective. It is not based on religion, or doctrine just about developing (or maintaining) a strong love for God The Creator and for self. Anyone who is in search of inspiration will find this book a useful and practical guide during life's journey.
August 21, 2020
Le livre apporte de très belles valeurs sur certains points et a cet effet relaxant lors de la lecture.
Néanmoins j'ai trouvé certaines réflexions sur le mariage ou autre peu réfléchies et limite parachuté.
Néanmoins j'ai trouvé certaines réflexions sur le mariage ou autre peu réfléchies et limite parachuté.
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October 6, 2012very helpful , enjoyed this book.
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December 23, 2009The forgiveness chapter had me in tears. Good read for healthy meditation
February 29, 2020
I had never heard of Don Miguel Ruiz when a friend let me borrow this minuscule book. After the first chapter, I went searching to find out if Ruiz was a part of a larger movement. Sure enough, he was: New Thought. Reading about it gave me further clarity into the style and content of this tract-like prayer book.
I won't lie—my first reaction to this was a hearty eye roll. While New Thought might be an attractive alternative—a balm, even—for those healing from otherwise orthodox or "mainstream" religious trauma, I had a hard time buying in; not, as some might suppose, due to an adherence to the comforts of tradition, but because this line of thinking is unmoored from any tradition or substantive anchor at all, beyond what Ruiz seems to have thought up himself. It's diet mysticism-lite.
Don't be mistaken: it's not the somewhat fluid, airy, almost cosmic way in which Ruiz writes that annoys me; it's the way in which he speaks with such moral certainty about assertions that have no other backing than his attempt at co-opting semi-religious, semi-spiritual language to prop up his notions. Don't get me wrong, some of his ideas are, in fact, healing, and tinged with the influence of healthy psychology.
Mostly, though, this little book became a toilsome travail to get through.
I won't lie—my first reaction to this was a hearty eye roll. While New Thought might be an attractive alternative—a balm, even—for those healing from otherwise orthodox or "mainstream" religious trauma, I had a hard time buying in; not, as some might suppose, due to an adherence to the comforts of tradition, but because this line of thinking is unmoored from any tradition or substantive anchor at all, beyond what Ruiz seems to have thought up himself. It's diet mysticism-lite.
Don't be mistaken: it's not the somewhat fluid, airy, almost cosmic way in which Ruiz writes that annoys me; it's the way in which he speaks with such moral certainty about assertions that have no other backing than his attempt at co-opting semi-religious, semi-spiritual language to prop up his notions. Don't get me wrong, some of his ideas are, in fact, healing, and tinged with the influence of healthy psychology.
Mostly, though, this little book became a toilsome travail to get through.
September 20, 2021
This a great devotional to our Creator and how to showcase our love to others, our bodies, and more importantly to Him.
I greatly enjoyed the passage about caring for our physical bodies, the living temples to our Father, and to respect them as well as to love them. I will keep this part dear to my heart since society (or this world) focuses on false perceptions of body image, and be grateful for the body you have. I am learning to pay more attention to it too.
This author never fails to make you feel good inside, see true happiness, and the love we so greatly need. I will keep this devotion to read when I so need it. "kingdom of heaven" is here on Earth that happiness with our humanity; happy with ourselves.
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I greatly enjoyed the passage about caring for our physical bodies, the living temples to our Father, and to respect them as well as to love them. I will keep this part dear to my heart since society (or this world) focuses on false perceptions of body image, and be grateful for the body you have. I am learning to pay more attention to it too.
This author never fails to make you feel good inside, see true happiness, and the love we so greatly need. I will keep this devotion to read when I so need it. "kingdom of heaven" is here on Earth that happiness with our humanity; happy with ourselves.
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June 18, 2019
3.5 stars.
I loaned “The Four Agreements” by Miguel Ruiz to my dad and he didn’t like it, so it inclined me to brush up on Ruiz’s writing (and, of course, I could always use the spiritual inspiration in the meantime.)
I enjoyed this book. Although the writing is simplistic, it’s definitely intended to be slowly and thoroughly read.
Ruiz has apprenticed with a shaman and now shares this ancestral wisdom. It’s not for everybody, but it’s healing and therapeutic reading if your mind is open to it.
I loaned “The Four Agreements” by Miguel Ruiz to my dad and he didn’t like it, so it inclined me to brush up on Ruiz’s writing (and, of course, I could always use the spiritual inspiration in the meantime.)
I enjoyed this book. Although the writing is simplistic, it’s definitely intended to be slowly and thoroughly read.
Ruiz has apprenticed with a shaman and now shares this ancestral wisdom. It’s not for everybody, but it’s healing and therapeutic reading if your mind is open to it.
October 23, 2019
Beautiful book
September 3, 2020
ConInspiradoras oraciones para si mismo y conversaciones con el creador el Dr Miguel Ruiz busca sanar el alma y todo lo que la dañe al espíritu.
April 10, 2023
Hermosas oraciones para conectar con Dios
March 24, 2017
Most of the prayers were sweet...but the pages between them made my head spin a little.
January 13, 2024
Un libro para tener en la mesita de noche y cada día leer una oración
Nos habla de la Verdad, el Perdón, el Amor, la Gratitud, la Humanidad, el Silencio interior y nos presenta 2 capítulos muy nuevos para mi: El día de la boda (con Dios) y El Círculo de Fuego. Para cada uno de estos temas nos regala una oración pequeña, sencilla y especialmente hermosa.
Fue un libro que llegó a mis manos en el momento preciso.
Nos habla de la Verdad, el Perdón, el Amor, la Gratitud, la Humanidad, el Silencio interior y nos presenta 2 capítulos muy nuevos para mi: El día de la boda (con Dios) y El Círculo de Fuego. Para cada uno de estos temas nos regala una oración pequeña, sencilla y especialmente hermosa.
Fue un libro que llegó a mis manos en el momento preciso.
December 11, 2010
An affirmation for me. I have always* believed in the power of prayer. . . --From A Reader's Journal, by d r melbie.
*12/11/10 Note: Not anymore! In going through my old journals, I am starting to see the progression that led me to become an atheist. If you read enough of my reviews -- especially starting in the summer of 2008 -- you will see a journey of enlightenment unfolding. . .
*12/11/10 Note: Not anymore! In going through my old journals, I am starting to see the progression that led me to become an atheist. If you read enough of my reviews -- especially starting in the summer of 2008 -- you will see a journey of enlightenment unfolding. . .
June 21, 2015
MIguel Ruiz is a wonderful writer, and an inspiration. I read one of these chapters a day for a month or so, on repeat. It was a perfect way to start the day and to get my mind right. I don't think this one will be leaving my bedside table for quite a while.
September 21, 2008
A lovely collection of prayers.
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December 23, 2008So Beutiful so essential for me.
November 30, 2009
The author of The Four Agreements put together a pocket-size book of meditations and simple lessons. A great pick-me-up when I only have a few moments and need to reconnect.
June 1, 2011
I use this book as a prayer/meditation guide. Excellent, thoughtful words on love, acceptance, peace.
July 23, 2011
Absolutely fantastic book. A great resource to help you connect more deeply with God, others, and yourself. Poetic and beautiful - grateful that I had the opportunity to read this book!
August 8, 2012
I start every morning with this book.
November 6, 2012
Being a big fan of Don Miguel Ruiz, this book is a must have for me. It is perfect for reading when you're having a bad day, or struggling with something, big or small.
July 21, 2014
Somewhat self serving I think. But some of the prayers are touching. I need to sit with this knowledge before I can critique it more.
February 17, 2015
A perfect, compact pick-me-up for when I needed some inspiration or spiritual guidance. I loved it!
February 18, 2016
Interesting look at prayer and ways to change our life and be more in communion with God.
December 1, 2016
I savored my way through this little gem! There were so much wisdom. It's a valuable resource for spicing up your meditation practice.
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