The Mastery of Self

“The Mastery of Self: A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom” is a book written by bestselling authors don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. and HeatherAsh Amara. The book explores the Toltec philosophy of the Dream of the Planet and the personal dream, providing insights on how one can wake up and liberate themselves. The authors share seven secrets to healthy, happy relationships, offering practical applications that can shift our approach to most situations. The work is presented as a comfortable conversation that encourages self-assessment, helping readers to understand how decisions and circumstances introduce conditions on love. Ruiz Jr., renowned as a Toltec wisdom teacher, reveals how tools such as awareness, understanding, and unconditional love can free your authentic self. The book emphasizes the importance of recognizing the infinite possibilities of life and the power of breaking old agreements that no longer serve your highest good. The underlying premise of the book is the ancient Toltec belief that life as we perceive it is a dream. The problems arise when we forget that the dream is just a dream and fall victim to believing that we have no control over it. “The Mastery of Self” aims to remind readers of their inherent control over their own perceptions and experiences.