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Don Miguel Ruiz

The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999

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Essay Topics

1.

What does transformation entail in The Mastery of Love? In what ways is it physical and spiritual?

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According to the book, how does one become a Master? In what ways does it challenge traditional notions of mastery?

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According to the book, how does individual experience tie into universal truth? Is the book successful in respecting individuality while explaining universality?

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Compare and contrast Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Mastery of Love and The Voice of Knowledge. How do they convey wisdom?

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In The Mastery of Love, emotions stem from two sources: love or fear. How does this dichotomy affect perception of oneself and relationships?

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The book portrays love as free from expectations. How does this portrayal contrast with societal understanding of love?

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According to the book, how do respect and responsibility tie into authenticity?

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How does the book critique social conditioning? How does it propose deconstructing it?

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In the book, what is a dream? What is the relationship between individual healing and the collective dream?

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The book makes use of metaphor and myth to provide a familiar framework. Which metaphor or myth is the most effective in illustrating its point? Is it influenced by Ruiz’s Toltec lens?

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