Who were The Toltecs, and what are the
Toltec Teachings?
 For
a start, the Toltec Teachings are not
a religion; Toltec is just one possible path available
to us on the journey of life. You might ask - where are
we journeying to? Good question! Life is definitely a
journey we all travel, but if we are going to venture
forth, it might as well be with joy and love. Personally
for me, the Toltec teachings constitute a path with heart.
The truth is all spiritual paths in life ultimately go
to one place - deep inside to the infinite within us.
Everything else along the way is just entertainment!
For most of us, our lives
are not about love and joy, but instead, drama, pain and
fear. So much so, that we have come to believe that this
is just how the world and life is supposed to be! Not
so! The Toltecs teachings say that life can be a dream
of heaven on earth, an expression of every possibility
and opportunity. A dream filled with abundance of peace,
happiness, grace and love.
As a people, the Toltecs lived
thousands of years ago in the central valley of Mexico
in the cities of Teotihuacan and Tula. For an ancient
society they were amazingly advanced. They had incredible
knowledge of science and spirit which led them to create
a system of teaching that required enormous discipline
and will, but was extremely effective. Combining their
knowledge of the mind with a spiritual philosophy that
incorporated the beauty of all the esoteric teachings,
the Toltecs formed a perfect model for transcendence.
Focusing on the mind, Toltec wisdom teaches that humans
are dreaming all the time and that the way we dream is
what creates the limitations in our lives. Changing the
programming of their domestication along with the creation
of self love and respect was the key to the Toltecs personal
and spiritual freedom.
Using the Masteries of Awareness,
Transformation and Intent, thousands of Toltec apprentices
transformed their dream of fear and were able to create
a mass dream of love. Realizing you can only change what
you are truly aware of allowed them to fully transform
their reality. Knowing that there is only one force or
energy in the universe (intent) gave the Toltecs the impetus
to move beyond the illusion of separation within the dream
and embrace their true divinity.
 The
Toltec philosophy is about taking action in your life
and traveling your path with awareness. After all, you
are going in that direction anyway, whether you are conscious
of it or not! How much more enjoyable is it when you can
co-create with spirit fully awake instead of being asleep,
a victim of your own programming? You can read hundreds
of self-awareness books, but unless you put that knowledge
to use not one thing will change! Of all the many spiritual
paths and teachings available, the Toltec teachings and
path has so many practical tools of transformation you
can employ in your life. Feel free to avail yourself of
everything I have to offer, and enjoy!
You can learn much more about this tradition by reading
my new book, "The Complete Idiot's Guide to
Toltec Wisdom". It is filled with in-depth
information about the Toltec philosophy, wisdom, rituals,
concepts and biographies on the many Toltec teachers.
Dreaming and Stalking, along with other Toltec practices,
are explored and clearly explained.
As a Mentor trained by Toltec
Master don Miguel Ruiz, I endeavor to be a guide, to help
shine a light upon your path and be an example of unconditional
love. If you have not read "The Four Agreements®"
yet by don Miguel, I highly recommend it! Thank you for
visiting, blessings and peace on your journey!
In light & love, Sheri Rosenthal
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