May 312 min read

The Four Agreements

My mother was once deeply enamored with this book and generously gifted copies to all her friends and family. "The Four Agreements" by don Miguel Ruiz is indeed a valuable guide to personal freedom and a fresh perspective on life. Drawing from ancient Toltec wisdom, this insightful book delineates four straightforward yet profoundly impactful agreements that can lead to a life filled with happiness and love. These agreements are:

1. Be Impeccable with Your Word - Speak with integrity and say only what you mean. Avoid using words 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 Personally - Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.

3. Don't Make Assumptions - Find the courage to ask questions and 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 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 do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.

"The Four Agreements" provides a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.