The book "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz has been around for a long time, but I just discovered it. These are the agreements you make with yourself:
Be impeccable with your word.
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word o 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 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.
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 circumstances, simply do your best, and you will void self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.
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You JUST discovered the Four Agreements? I'm surprised. I read it when I lived in Solon. How come we never discussed this? I would have thought for sure you and I would have talked about this wonderful book. Better late than never, right? Glad you found it.
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