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The Poisoned Arrow

A Toltec Guide to Overcoming Fear
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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:... Read More
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The poison is fear-this book is the cure

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The poison is fearthis 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.

Series: Toltec Mastery Series

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  • The Poisoned Arrow
    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...
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  • The Mastery of Self
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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

About the Author

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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