Four

I came across a book titled the “Four Agreements” by don Miguel Ruiz. In it he describes all of the agreements we have in life and how they determine what we tell ourselves who we are, how to behave, what is possible, and what is impossible.

Everything we do is based on agreements we have made - agreements with ourselves, with other people, with higher source and with life. But the most important agreements are the ones we make with ourselves. One single agreement is not such a problem, but through the course of life we have created many agreements that come from fear, deplete our energy, and diminish our self-worth."

When we are ready to change out of our old agreements, there are four deceptively simple, yet powerful agreements that we can adopt as guiding principles. Don’t be fooled by there simplicity.



1. Be Impeccable With Your WordSpeak 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.

2. Don't Take Anything PersonallyNothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

3. Don't Make AssumptionsFind 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.

4. Always Do Your BestYour 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 do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.