Don Jose Ruiz shares Toltec Wisdom and the Medicine Bag of the Heart

Don Jose Ruiz shares his journey of embracing Toltec wisdom and the influence of his ancestors on his sacred work. He discusses breaking free from ancestral patterns, the power of faith, and the importance of embracing the sacred feminine. Don Jose Ruiz also explains the concept of the dream and how it shapes our reality. He emphasizes the need to marinate in our own healing and follow our inspiration. Don Jose Ruiz encourages business owners to lead with integrity and treat their work as a place of gratitude and nourishment. Takeaways: * Faith in oneself and the world allows us to overcome challenges and manifest our desires. * Breaking free from ancestral patterns, such as machismo, is essential for personal growth and embracing the sacred feminine. * The dream is the collective creation of humanity through words and stories, and we have the power to change it. * Marinating in our own healing and following our inspiration allows us to create from a place of authenticity. * Leading with integrity and treating our work as a place of gratitude and nourishment fosters a positive energy flow.     About Don Jose Ruiz: Don Jose Ruiz is an internationally bestselling author and a Toltec master of transformation and modern-day shaman. He has dedicated his life to sharing the wisdom of the ancient Toltec through his books, lectures, and journeys to sacred sites around the world. Don Jose Ruiz is the author of several books, including "The Fifth Agreement," "Ripples of Wisdom," "My Good Friend, the Rattlesnake," "The Wisdom of the Shamans," "The Medicine Bag: Shaman Rituals and Ceremonies for Personal Transformation," and "Shamanic Power Animals: Embracing the Teachings of Our Ancestors." Don Jose Ruiz      Timestamp Summary 0:00:02 Introduction and welcome to Don Jose Ruiz 0:00:49 Don Jose Ruiz's background and ancestral teachings 0:03:07 Breaking the dream of machismo 0:05:29 Understanding life as a dream 0:08:20 Realizing the desire to share wisdom with the world 0:09:51 Overcoming life challenges and returning to the path 0:11:14 Embracing the journey of growth and rise 0:11:44 Transitioning to teaching and writing 0:00:18 Don Jose Ruiz's books and teachings 0:02:33 Having faith in oneself and being true to oneself [0:11:44] Vanessa asks Don Jose if his first instinct was to teach or write [0:12:02] Don Jose explains that he is an open channel when he writes [0:12:38] Don Jose talks about the process of creating books [0:13:01] Don Jose emphasizes the importance of healing the heart [0:13:27] Don Jose discusses the power of inspiration and being an open channel [0:14:18] Vanessa asks about applying Toltec wisdom to building a business [0:14:59] Don Jose explains that teachings came before the books in his family tradition [0:16:07] Vanessa asks for advice for those starting to share their spirit with the world [0:17:08] Don Jose emphasizes the importance of not judging oneself [0:18:14] Vanessa asks for advice for business owners who are waking up spiritually 0:23:28 Importance of being true to oneself and following inspiration 0:24:57 The business of freedom and suppressing the world 0:26:07 Don Jose's upcoming Love of your Life tour 0:27:17 Connecting with ancestors and listening to nature