Don Miguel Ruiz
Don Miguel Ruiz is a pioneering author, teacher, and healer in the personal transformation and spiritual growth field. He wrote four influential books, most notably The Four Agreements and The Mastery of Love, which have become the cornerstone of his teaching.
Ruiz was born in Mexico in 1952 and is of Toltec ancestry. His ancestors of the Toltec, a spiritual tradition that emphasizes personal freedom and responsibility, grace, and practicality. Through his books, Ruiz has introduced readers to this ancient Toltec wisdom and helped them take steps towards creating their own freedom and happiness.
Ruiz received his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and furthered his studies in psychological and spiritual healing. He initially sought out a form of healing after experiencing health problems that could not be resolved through traditional medicine. Eventually, he found his way to the Toltec tradition and the teachings of his ancestors, which made a profound and immediate impact on his life.
Through decades of dedicated practice, Ruiz developed and systematized a set of teachings for personal transformation. In 1997, he published The Four Agreements, and since then, the book has sold more than seven million copies. The Agreements transformed readers’ mindset and connected them to their own inner power and potential.
The Four Agreements themselves are simple, and they serve as a starting point for personal transformation: 1) Be impeccable with your word; 2) Don’t take anything personally; 3) Don’t make assumptions; and 4) Always do your best. Through this book, Ruiz emphasizes the importance of speaking with integrity, detachment from the opinions of others, and the power of our choices.
In 2000, Ruiz released The Mastery of Love, which details how to develop healthy, fulfilling relationships with both yourself and others. The book emphasizes how our relationships reflect our inner state, and it provided readers with tools for cultivating love and maintaining meaningful connections.
In addition to these two best-selling books, Ruiz has published two novels focusing on Toltec philosophy, healing, and spirit-consciousness: The Fifth Agreement, and The Voice of Knowledge.
In line with his teachings, Ruiz has taken steps to ensure lasting impact through the Ruiz Educational Programs on Freedom and Love, which provide the intellectual, emotional, and practical tools necessary to realize personal liberation. He currently resides in San Diego, California with his wife, Ana.
For over two decades, Ruiz has been spreading his teachings around the world. He has demonstrated that, through making conscious choices and deliberate actions, anyone can create lasting freedom and joy in their lives. As a teacher, healer, and spiritual leader, Ruiz’s work has inspired countless individuals to create conscious, meaningful lives.
