Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Reviewed by Chris Barone Board of Directors President, Unity Church of Truth The Four Agreements written by Don Miguel Ruiz is a gem in the mountain of inspirational books that I have had the pleasure to read. Many inspirational books have common threads in the spiritual life messages they offer. The Four Agreements is a culmination of those common threads packed into a short, concise and practical book of wisdom for living our daily lives. The four agreements are: Be Impeccable With Your Word, Don't Take Anything Personally, Don't Make Assumptions, and Always Do Your Best. Be impeccable with your word, the first of the four agreements, deals with our ability to verbally communicate as humans—it is one of our greatest gifts. Speak to one another with integrity saying only what you mean. Steer clear from words that harm yourself or spread gossip about others. Use the power of your words in truth and love. Don't take anything personally reflects not buying into what others may say about you. What others say and do is a projection of their reality. When you do not allow yourself to be harmed by the words of others and their opinions, you can not be the victim of self-imposed suffering. Don't make assumptions encourages us to ask questions and say what we really want. Ruiz believes that we need to use our language to interact with others in a clear manner in order to avoid misunderstandings, hurt, and the expression of ego. I believe that always do your best should be a principal of life to live by. Always do your best regardless of what you have been dealt in life. Do not worry about the past nor look to the future, simply live each moment in the present as best you can. No matter the circumstance, do your best and you can avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret. By living these four agreements, Ruiz believes that one has the opportunity to avoid suffering and create heaven while on earth. The Four Agreements http://www.xploreheartlinks.com/bkreview.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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