The Toltec Way : A Guide to Personal Transformation [Hardcover]

Susan Gregg (Author), Don Miguel Ruiz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2000

The gift of Toltec wisdom is in being able to transcend ordinary human awareness and achieve personal freedom. Simply put, personal freedom is the ability to choose how to act rather than react to the events in your life. The three Toltec Masteries of Awareness, Transformation, and Intent are the key to transcending your limitations and experiencing yourself as the creator of your life. This great teaching tradition has been handed down for many centuries.

The Toltec Way: A Guide to Personal Transformation is about rediscovering your true self and living at peace with the world around you. It emphasizes the need to take personal responsibility for the choices in your life and the freedom that you attain by doing so. Through exercises and guided meditations, it offers you a way to get started on your journey from its opening pages. And because the wisdom to be learned is often best encountered indirectly, you will find that some of the most important knowledge is hidden in the parable-like teaching stories that are woven into the text.

Not only does Dr. Gregg gently lead the reader to the attainment of the three Toltec Masteries, but she infuses the wisdom of the Masteries with a profound sense of oneness with the world. Dr. Gregg's message and techniques will unlock the door to the discovery of the loving, serene person residing within.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Like Don Miquel Ruiz, author of the bestselling book The Four Agreements, author Susan Gregg teaches readers how the ancient Toltec tradition can apply to life in the 21st century. For those who haven't watched Oprah lately, the Toltecs were an ancient race of people who flourished in Southern Mexico around 800 AD. "They were also a secret society dedicated to preserving the knowledge of the 'ancient ones,' who were great spiritual masters," according to Gregg. Gregg explains that the Toltec tradition is a way of seeing beyond our perceived sense of reality and into an unlimited world of possibility.

Since Gregg is a dedicated teacher of this exciting (and yes, even faddish) Toltec tradition, she emphasizes basic tools and specific examples rather than obscure parables and philosophies. Chapter titles such as "Letting Go of the Past," "Finding a Happiness That Lasts," and "Where to Go for Support" sound more like self-help chapters than enticing discussions of mystical beliefs. But that's Gregg's point--why make this reality-blowing tradition obscure and inaccessible when its whole purpose is that of spiritual empowerment? As a push-up-your-sleeves-and-get-started primer, it can't be beat. But if you're looking for more lyrical or pensive prose, turn to Don Miquel or Don Juan. --Gail Hudson

Review

"Susan Greggs's The Toltec Way: A Guide to Personal Transformation is a recapitulation of the techniques and procedures we did together...The practices served as a guide for her incredible spiritual growth.

"Her gratitude for that transformation is so great that Susan has decided to share everything she learned."--don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, a Toltec Wisdom Book

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Renaissance Books; 1st edition (August 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580631584
• ISBN-13: 978-1580631587
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #933,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was born and raised in NYC. I've always had a fascination with the idea of freedom and how life works. I began exploring meditation and spirituality in the 70's.

My life has been quite an adventure, at times traumatic, but more recently filled with lots of magic and miracles. I had the gift of many awesome mentors along the way and feel privileged to share some of their wisdom, love, understand and joy with others through my books, teachings and podcasts.

In my wildest dreams I could never have imagined a life so rich and full. I love teaching others how to create that gift in their lives as well.

Among other books, I have written the Complete Idiot's Guide to Short Meditations (it is great!), Dance of Power, The Toltec Way and Mastering the Toltec Way. I invite you to tune into my podcast Food for The Soul.

Customer Reviews

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325 of 341 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Concepts, December 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Toltec Way : A Guide to Personal Transformation (Hardcover)

Stories on how to change your life. This was a really good book. If you liked it I would also recommend the book An Encounter with A Prophet It will really change you.

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There is plenty of Toltec, July 6, 2001

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Bea (Kansas City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Toltec Way : A Guide to Personal Transformation (Hardcover)

This book has truly changed my life - it is practical and full of wonderful tools. I read all of CC books about Don Juan and loved the stories but was clueless how to apply the philosophy to my life - this book showed me how. But there is a price - you do have to actually do the work - this is not a book you simply read and put on your shelf - it is a book that will stay with you for a long, long time.

I'm from Missouri and I am a show me kind of person - this book showed me how to let go of my limitations, my fears, and connect with myself in a profound way - the writing took time but as she says in five years you'll be five years older - how do you think you will wish you spent your time.

Susan is a wonderful guide if personal freedom is your desired destination. I had a few questions and when I e mailed her she responded with gentle wisdom and warmth. I have already bought copies for all my friends.

Give yourself a gift and while you're at it by one for a friend.

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can change your life!, September 12, 2000

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"thegreylion" (Kaneohe, HI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Toltec Way : A Guide to Personal Transformation (Hardcover)

I just finished reading THE TOLTEC WAY, and I'm stunned by the vast amount of information that is packed into only 240 pages. It is a complete roadmap for anyone to transform their life completely. Of course, it is only 240 pages, however the journey may take years to complete. But, so what? It ought to be worth the effort to find happiness and freedom. Dr. Gregg has written a great book!