Books The Mastery of Self: A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom (Toltec Mastery Series) by don Miguel Ruiz Jr. (Author)

"The Mastery of Self: A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom" by don Miguel Ruiz Jr. is a spiritual guide grounded in the ancient Toltec philosophy. The book teaches how to achieve personal freedom by freeing oneself from limiting beliefs, societal conditioning (domestication), and attachments that cause suffering. Ruiz Jr. explains that life is a dream—the "Dream of the Planet"—that each person experiences uniquely as their "personal dream." The key to mastery is to awaken from illusions and live as one's authentic, loving self.

Central themes include developing self-awareness to recognize and release emotional attachments and conditioning that trap individuals in fear, drama, and automatic behaviors. The book emphasizes unconditional love for oneself and others as a transformative tool. Throughout the journey to mastery, one learns to engage with the world consciously while maintaining inner peace and staying true to one’s authentic identity, no matter external pressures.