Poisoned Arrow: A Toltec Guide to Overcoming Fear by don Miguel Ruiz Jr.

Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. uses the image of a poisoned arrow to consider how fear can persist after a painful event. Drawing on Toltec teachings and parable, he invites readers to notice the beliefs and agreements that shape their reactions.

The book focuses on reflection, personal choices and a more authentic relationship with life. Its arrow and antidote are metaphors: this is spiritual self-help, not a clinical treatment for anxiety or trauma and not a handbook of shamanic ceremonies.