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The Poisoned Arrow
A Toltec Guide to Overcoming Fear
Series: Toltec Mastery Series
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The poison is fear—this book is the cure. When the world wounds us with a metaphorical arrow, many of us spend our days chasing unanswerable questions: Why was I hurt? Who is to blame? Will it happen again? Beneath these restless inquiries lies a deeper truth:...
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Description
The poison is fear—this book is the cure.
When the world wounds us with a metaphorical arrow, many of us spend our days chasing unanswerable questions: Why was I hurt? Who is to blame? Will it happen again? Beneath these restless inquiries lies a deeper truth: even though the event is now over, the fear it left behind is like a poison. It courses through our veins, whispering doubts, weaving prisons from old wounds, and painting the world in shades of threat and scarcity.
But there is an antidote.
In this transformative guide to overcoming fear, beloved Toltec teacher don Miguel Ruiz Jr. invites you to remove both the arrow and its poison. Through Toltec wisdom and timeless parable, you will learn to:
- Recognise fear's hidden influence in your thoughts, words, and choices.
- Break free from fear-based agreements that keep you trapped in anxiety and unhappiness.
- Reclaim your power as the artist of your life, creating a reality rooted in peace and authenticity.
With prose as tender as it is incisive, The Poisoned Arrow is not a map—it is a mirror. Look closely, and you may find that the antidote was always within you.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781950253593
Publisher: Hierophant Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 September 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Hierophant Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 224
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don Miguel Ruiz Jr. is a Nagual, a Toltec master of transformation. He is a direct descendant of the Toltecs of the Eagle Knight lineage and is the son of don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements. By combining the wisdom of his family's tradition with the knowledge gained from his own personal journey, he now helps others realize their own path to personal freedom. Visit him at www.miguelruizjr.com.
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