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Living a Life of Awareness: Daily Meditations on the Toltec Path
For the first time ever, the Toltec wisdom from the Ruiz family is bound together in a book of Daily Meditations.
Readers are invited on a six-month journey of daily lessons with don Miguel Ruiz Jr. that are designed to inspire, nourish, and enlighten adherents as they travel along the Toltec path.
Drawing on years of apprenticeship under his father and grandmother, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. shares Toltec lessons on Love, Faith, Agreements, and most Awareness. The purpose of each meditation is to guide readers into a deeper understanding of his or her self, as well as the world in which we live.
In the introduction to the book, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. reminds readers that progress on the Toltec path is not measured by the acquisition of things, status, or even ideas, but rather the complete and total realization that everything in the world is perfect, exactly the way it is at this moment.
"Love is accepting ourselves just the way we are, with all of our flaws and our ever-changing belief system. You are nothing else but who you are. You are not the person you were a year ago. You are not the person you will be in a year. You aren't even the person you think you are. You simply are, and that must be enough." --don Miguel Ruiz Jr.
This book will have special appeal to those already familiar with his father's books The Four Agreements, The Mastery of Love, and The Fifth Agreement, as well as don Miguel Ruiz Jr.'s own book, The Five Levels of Attachment. It also makes a wonderful gift.
Readers are invited on a six-month journey of daily lessons with don Miguel Ruiz Jr. that are designed to inspire, nourish, and enlighten adherents as they travel along the Toltec path.
Drawing on years of apprenticeship under his father and grandmother, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. shares Toltec lessons on Love, Faith, Agreements, and most Awareness. The purpose of each meditation is to guide readers into a deeper understanding of his or her self, as well as the world in which we live.
In the introduction to the book, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. reminds readers that progress on the Toltec path is not measured by the acquisition of things, status, or even ideas, but rather the complete and total realization that everything in the world is perfect, exactly the way it is at this moment.
"Love is accepting ourselves just the way we are, with all of our flaws and our ever-changing belief system. You are nothing else but who you are. You are not the person you were a year ago. You are not the person you will be in a year. You aren't even the person you think you are. You simply are, and that must be enough." --don Miguel Ruiz Jr.
This book will have special appeal to those already familiar with his father's books The Four Agreements, The Mastery of Love, and The Fifth Agreement, as well as don Miguel Ruiz Jr.'s own book, The Five Levels of Attachment. It also makes a wonderful gift.
224 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2013
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January 29, 2016
Peaceful is the word to describe this little book. Every time i read it i felt so out of this world, so relaxed and aware of myself. Fuel for the heart and soul!
July 12, 2023
تأملات ومقتطفات وملخّصات وخلاصة ما جاء في كتب رويز، ورويز الإبن. يأتي هذا الكتاب كتذكير بأهم النقاط، وهو من الكتب التي يُخيل لي بأن القارئ يتصفحها بشكل عشوائي ويختار تأملًا أو حكمة كل يوم. كنت سأستمتع بالكتاب أكثر لو لم يكن صوتيًا، لأنه يفتقد إلى السرد والاسترسال، ويتطلب وقفات تأملية من القارئ.
June 1, 2014
I'm more aware
there's always something new to learn. stay open. learning more about myself moment by moment. Read with the four agreements. Great books
there's always something new to learn. stay open. learning more about myself moment by moment. Read with the four agreements. Great books
November 12, 2025
I think there is a lot to take away from this book as it builds off of The Four Agreements and offers new perspectives. It’s nice to read every once in a while when you’re in the mood for some brain food, but don’t expect it to change your life. I personally like The Four Agreements more, but if you enjoyed that one you’ll like this one too.
January 4, 2015
Thought Provoking
The book touched my heart, pages of sage advice, will be apart of my journey. Love, Reflecting, Kindness, Wisdom and Passion of Life.
The book touched my heart, pages of sage advice, will be apart of my journey. Love, Reflecting, Kindness, Wisdom and Passion of Life.
November 26, 2019
Another excellent read that provides practical techniques to every day awareness. This book can be read in two days, or you could read an aphorism daily. This is a very enlightening book that utilizes the five agreements to support its direction. I recommend this read to individuals seeking a liberation from self.
Dr. James Arthur Williams
www.unmaskytp.com
Dr. James Arthur Williams
www.unmaskytp.com
September 21, 2024
My friend bought this book in Mexico city in Spanish, she slept over one day and I saw it and read it as she slept. I found it amazing and bought it right away. I challenged myself to do a meditation a day until I finished the book. In order. It changed my life for the better. I still acknowledge much I learned from it. Thanks to the author, admire him highly.
June 28, 2025
Great Book
I thoroughly enjoyed Living a Life of Awareness. Each day, I read a page, as suggested by the author, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Each page contains a lesson or instruction for the day. Reading these lessons was like enjoying a brief daily meditation.
Now that I have finished the book, I am going to miss my daily lessons.
I thoroughly enjoyed Living a Life of Awareness. Each day, I read a page, as suggested by the author, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Each page contains a lesson or instruction for the day. Reading these lessons was like enjoying a brief daily meditation.
Now that I have finished the book, I am going to miss my daily lessons.
March 6, 2022
I love this book. The meditations do not have dates attached, so I could pick it up any day and read what was next for me. Simple, easy to understand lessons - highly recommend reading the 4 agreements first.
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March 29, 2022Oh my goodness this book is fantastic! don Miguel Ruiz Jr. uses the platform of the 4 agreements and builds new achievable dimensions in my mind. This is truly a doable guide to learning the Toltec traditions.
April 3, 2018
Awareness is the key!
April 14, 2018
What a wonderful book! I liked the format and I loved the « lessons ». It was the best book I’ve read from this author. It encouraged a lot self-live, being kind to others, trusting ourselves, etc.
September 2, 2019
Great guide to living your best life
I enjoyed this book so much. It was easy to get through and the lessons in this book have been instrumental in me being more aware and alive.
I enjoyed this book so much. It was easy to get through and the lessons in this book have been instrumental in me being more aware and alive.
February 23, 2021
Invokes love and peace and harmony
Great daily meditations to put your mind into the best place it can be in to start your day. Positive, uplifting, and calming.
Great daily meditations to put your mind into the best place it can be in to start your day. Positive, uplifting, and calming.
June 26, 2021
Great book.
I enjoyed the daily readings. They were thought provoking and uplifting. I recommend this reading as a daily inspirational book to start your day.
I enjoyed the daily readings. They were thought provoking and uplifting. I recommend this reading as a daily inspirational book to start your day.
January 13, 2024
Wow!
Just wow! And please, read it just once per day! Blessings! I am SO grateful for this book! Read it, you will find out why!
Just wow! And please, read it just once per day! Blessings! I am SO grateful for this book! Read it, you will find out why!
August 27, 2025
Dudé un poco cuando me lo regalaron, pero ahora mi día se completa cuando por la noche leo una página que me abre la mente y me hace ver las cosas distintas. He encontrado mucha paz en sus páginas.
August 21, 2023
so powerful!
Reading this book has opened my eyes to the power of awareness. I love the gentle stance Miguel has for every situation that he addresses! Powerful way to live! Awareness instead of domestication by this world!
Reading this book has opened my eyes to the power of awareness. I love the gentle stance Miguel has for every situation that he addresses! Powerful way to live! Awareness instead of domestication by this world!
April 15, 2023
Sobre el libro:
Los lectores están invitados a un viaje de seis meses de lecciones diarias con don Miguel Ruiz Jr., que están diseñados para inspirar, nutrir e iluminar a los adeptos a medida que viajan por el camino tolteca.
Basándose en años de aprendizaje bajo su padre y abuela, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. comparte lecciones toltecas sobre amor, fe, acuerdos, y lo más importante: Conciencia. El propósito de cada meditación es guiar a los lectores hacia una comprensión más profunda de sí mismos, así como del mundo en el que vivimos.
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Review:
Es una maravillosa guía de meditación que parece estar diseñada para cada momento que atravesamos en nuestras vidas y que puede llegar a quitarnos un poco la paz o alejarnos de lo que hemos definido como nuestro propósito, intención, el nombre que empleemos para esto es lo de menos. Logra totalmente que el lector abra los ojos sobre muchos aspectos que naturalmente ignora o a los que se ha adaptado, acostumbrado, lo que sin duda da cuenta del maravilloso trabajo del autor en su plena intención de introducirnos en una vida de conciencia. Hace evidente nuestro estado inconsciente y nos muestra una manera de abandonarlo, si así lo deseamos. Siento que uno puede refugiarse en las enseñanzas que plantea y los ejercicios de meditación que igualmente se incluyen, básicamente, cada día, ya que abarca mucho y lo hace todo de manera muy precisa y abraza con las palabras.
Tiene un lenguaje sencillo, y no busca enredar al lector en tradiciones o prácticas muy complejas, todo es conciso y fácil de llevar a cabo, lo que resulta en extremo positivo.
Es un libro que sin duda recomiendo. Es completamente hermoso.
Los lectores están invitados a un viaje de seis meses de lecciones diarias con don Miguel Ruiz Jr., que están diseñados para inspirar, nutrir e iluminar a los adeptos a medida que viajan por el camino tolteca.
Basándose en años de aprendizaje bajo su padre y abuela, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. comparte lecciones toltecas sobre amor, fe, acuerdos, y lo más importante: Conciencia. El propósito de cada meditación es guiar a los lectores hacia una comprensión más profunda de sí mismos, así como del mundo en el que vivimos.
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Review:
Es una maravillosa guía de meditación que parece estar diseñada para cada momento que atravesamos en nuestras vidas y que puede llegar a quitarnos un poco la paz o alejarnos de lo que hemos definido como nuestro propósito, intención, el nombre que empleemos para esto es lo de menos. Logra totalmente que el lector abra los ojos sobre muchos aspectos que naturalmente ignora o a los que se ha adaptado, acostumbrado, lo que sin duda da cuenta del maravilloso trabajo del autor en su plena intención de introducirnos en una vida de conciencia. Hace evidente nuestro estado inconsciente y nos muestra una manera de abandonarlo, si así lo deseamos. Siento que uno puede refugiarse en las enseñanzas que plantea y los ejercicios de meditación que igualmente se incluyen, básicamente, cada día, ya que abarca mucho y lo hace todo de manera muy precisa y abraza con las palabras.
Tiene un lenguaje sencillo, y no busca enredar al lector en tradiciones o prácticas muy complejas, todo es conciso y fácil de llevar a cabo, lo que resulta en extremo positivo.
Es un libro que sin duda recomiendo. Es completamente hermoso.
October 17, 2020
Este libro me acompañó durante 5 meses y medio en plena pandemia COVID-19, y fue un préstamo de mi querida amiga Nathalia, una de las últimas personas que vi antes de comenzar el confinamiento.
Me da algo de risa porque recuerdo que me daba pena tener un libro prestado por más de seis meses, porque por otra lectura que estaba haciendo, no podía comenzarlo a leer inmediatamente. No tenía forma de saber que no sólo no iba a poder devolver el libro, sino que no iba a volver a ver a mi amiga en casi 8 meses.
Y como creo que todo sucede por algo, este libro se convirtió en un gran apoyo durante la cuarentena, cada meditación es corta, de una página y se lee rápido; tomarme esos cinco minutos después del desayuno para leerla hizo la diferencia en muchos días.
Creo que la disfruté también porque ya he leído otras obras del autor y de su padre, y estoy familiarizada con sus ideas, pero no es necesario haberlo hecho, ni seguir la tradición tolteca para aprovechar el libro.
Me da algo de risa porque recuerdo que me daba pena tener un libro prestado por más de seis meses, porque por otra lectura que estaba haciendo, no podía comenzarlo a leer inmediatamente. No tenía forma de saber que no sólo no iba a poder devolver el libro, sino que no iba a volver a ver a mi amiga en casi 8 meses.
Y como creo que todo sucede por algo, este libro se convirtió en un gran apoyo durante la cuarentena, cada meditación es corta, de una página y se lee rápido; tomarme esos cinco minutos después del desayuno para leerla hizo la diferencia en muchos días.
Creo que la disfruté también porque ya he leído otras obras del autor y de su padre, y estoy familiarizada con sus ideas, pero no es necesario haberlo hecho, ni seguir la tradición tolteca para aprovechar el libro.
April 5, 2020
Fantástico... De una forma práctica y sencilla cada mensaje revela una manera de descubrimiento personal, del cómo nuestras creencias han sido parte de las imposiciones de la sociedad y cómo vivir conscientes es el despertar hacia la realidad de lo que la vida nos ofrece...
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September 1, 2019
3.5 Stars. There is a lot of repetition of topics and techniques happening throughout the book and it took me some time to get through, but it does offer some interesting ideas and might help changing your view on some things.
August 8, 2020
This book is filled with daily meditations to help jumpstart your day with intention!
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