The Four Agreements

There is all this wisdom that has been written about, thought about, talked about for thousands of years. The Four Agreements written by Don Miguel Ruiz taps into Toltec wisdom and it puts old messages into a new package. Truthfully when I read it it reminds me of wisdom presented by Buddha, Thich Naht Hanh, the bible, Emmanuel, and many other wise ones. More recently I am loving the Secret and working towards living my life surrounded by gratitude and positivity. I still love the simplicity of the four agreements and got this book recently for a friend who was struggling with some things. Here they are as written by Don Miguel Ruiz, his book goes into much more depth but here is the recap.

Be Impeccable with your word

Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

Don't take anything personally

Nothing others do is because of you. What thers say and do is a projection of their own reality, their opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

Don't make assumptions

Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

Always do your best

Your best is going to change from moment to moment, it will be different when you are healthy, as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply o your best, and you will avoid self-judgement, self-abuse, and regret.

I find myself needing to remember the middle two the most. Not taking things personally and not making assumptions and reading more into things. I will post more about the secret and how it is transforming my life.