Don Miguel Ruiz - I am Moments

Biography

Don Miguel Ruiz (born 1952) is a Mexican author of Toltec spiritual texts.

Born into a family of healers, he initially pursued a career in medicine, becoming a surgeon.

However, a near-fatal car crash led him to a profound spiritual awakening, prompting him to explore the wisdom of his Toltec ancestors.

He studied with a nagual, or Toltec shaman, and combined ancient Toltec teachings with modern perspectives to create a philosophy focused on personal freedom, happiness, and love.

Bibliography

The Four Agreements (1997)
Beyond Fear (1997)
The Mastery of Love (1999)
The Four Agreements Companion Book (2000)
The Voice of Knowledge (2000)
Prayers (2001)
The Circle of Fire (2013)
The Fifth Agreement (2009)
The Toltec Art of Life and Death (2015)
The Actor (2020)

Key Themes

Ruiz's teachings are rooted in Toltec wisdom, emphasizing personal responsibility, self-awareness, and the power of words and agreements.

His core message centers on the idea that individuals can transform their lives and relationships by breaking free from self-limiting beliefs and conditioning, often referred to as the "domestication" of the human mind.

His most famous work, "The Four Agreements," outlines four practical principles for achieving personal freedom and creating a life of happiness, love, and peace:

Be impeccable with your word.
Don't take anything personally.
Don't make assumptions.
Always do your best.