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My Good Friend the Rattlesnake
Lessons of Loss, Truth, and Transformation
Series: Shamanic Wisdom Series
Brief Description
This collection of personal essays and stories by New York Times bestselling author and Toltec shaman don Jose Ruiz teaches readers that, although the path of life is not always easy to navigate, there is always room for growth and transformation. Life is not always easy....
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This collection of personal essays and stories by New York Times bestselling author and Toltec shaman don Jose Ruiz teaches readers that, although the path of life is not always easy to navigate, there is always room for growth and transformation.
Life is not always easy.
Don Jose Ruiz understands that better than most. On his path to becoming the beloved spiritual teacher and shaman he is today, he experienced many of life's hardships. My Good Friend the Rattlesnake is a collection of deeply personal stories and essays that highlight life's ups and downs, sometimes-painful truths, and opportunities for growth and transformation.
This new edition of My Good Friend the Rattlesnake has been updated and expanded for its tenth anniversary. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to don Jose Ruiz's teachings, you will find something to love inside.
Series: Shamanic Wisdom Series
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My Good Friend the Rattlesnake
This collection of personal essays and stories by New York Times bestselling author and Toltec shaman don Jose Ruiz teaches readers that, although the path of life is not always easy to navigate, there is always room for growth and transformation. Life is not always easy. Don Jose Ruiz understands that better than most. On his path to becoming the...PaperbackSold Out -
Shamanic Power Animals
Explore the Wisdom of the Animal World Shamanism teaches us that the intelligence of nature is all around us, waiting for us to reach out with open hearts and listen to its guidance. When we turn our attention to the incredible community of animal life and the teachings they have to share, we open ourselves to a vibrant, interconnected world...PaperbackSold Out -
Wisdom of the Shamans
For generation after generation, Toltec shamans have passed down their wisdom through teaching stories. The purpose of these stories is to implant a seed of knowledge in the mind of the listener, where it can ultimately sprout and blossom into a new and better way of life. In Wisdom of the Shamans: What the Ancient Masters Can Teach Us About...Paperback$5200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The Shaman's Path to Freedom
Humanity is in crisis. War, poverty, environmental disasters, and more have brought the planet to a tipping point. In our personal lives, many of us carry deep-seated fear, resentment, anger, and even hatred for others and ourselves. Since ancient times, Toltec shamans have taught that the root of all this discord can be found in the human mind and what...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781950253494
Publisher: Hierophant Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 January 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Hierophant Publishing
Contributors:
- Foreword by don Miguel Ruiz
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 145g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Don Jose Ruiz is a Nagual (Toltec shaman) in the Eagle Knights lineage and son of don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements. He is the author of The Wisdom of the Shamans, The Medicine Bag, Shamanic Power Animals, and The Shaman's Path to Freedom, and the coauthor with his father of The Fifth Agreement.
Tami Hudman is an artist and author. She resides in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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