Book Review: The Four Agreements

I've found that by removing the needless confusion, worry, and frustration from our lives, which we control and ultimately create all by ourselves, there is much more time and energy to enjoy life and the people around you.

It was 'The Four Agreements' that showed me how to get there, and I can't wait to actually arrive! The book serves as a great reminder, I continuously find myself coming back to it. The only way to summarize it is to let Don Miguel do it himself. Read on, and if the words speak to you, go out and find the book. Buy several copies because you will want to share it with all your friends. Shortly after I came across this book I went to a New Years Day gathering at a friends home, and there were several copies on the coffee table for anyone who wanted to grab one. What a great gift idea!

THE FOUR AGREEMENTS
By Don Miguel Ruiz

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 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 circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.