Book Recommendation: The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Mastery of Love is a “practical guide to the art of relationship.” In all of his books and teachings, Ruiz passes along the wisdom of his Toltec ancestors, who he describes as “men and women of knowledge” from southern Mexico who formed a society of artists and scientists thousands of years ago. He says that they came together to “explore and conserve the spiritual knowledge and practices of the ancient ones.”
As you read The Mastery of Love, it’s apparent that the information isn’t at all that new, and, in fact, you’ll find much in common with the fundamental truths at the core of many traditions, philosophies and religions of the world.
His description of love – how he lays it out in chapter called “The Track of Love, The Track of Fear” – is reminiscent of 1 Corinthians 13 from The New Testament. Love is this, love is that…
My favorite part is when he gives a simple example of what makes the perfect relationship with a loved one. He uses the analogy of having a relationship with a pet. He says that this is a perfect relationship because you not going to change the animal. “A dog is a dog. It doesn’t matter what you do, it’s going to be a dog. You are not going to change a dog for a cat or a dog for a horse; it is what it is.”
He goes on to explain that trying to change a person to fit what you want them to be is to like trying to change a dog for a horse. If they are what you want, you will love them for who they are and vice versa.
Following this profound piece of advice alone could save you a lot of money in therapy bills. And think of all the marriages that could succeed if folks realized this and decided to practice it?
Ruiz explores all the myriad facets of love in this book and gets you moving along the path of mastery.
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