There are many tools that one can use on the Inner Peace journey. I have added these Four Agreements because they help me on my Path, every day...and in return to the author of them don Miguel Ruiz, I am "sharing with others what I have learned and how to live your life so they can be happy as well."
Adopting these agreements into your Life can be easy for some and extremely difficult for others. But it will change your life. I promise. Remember to be gentle with yourself. That is different than disciplined. We can all have goals, and a tenacity to follow those goals, but when it comes down to it: be gentle with yourself. More than any family member, close friend or lover, it is the relationship we have with OUR SELF that is the most important.
It is not selfish.
It is being True to Oneself.
The Four Agreementsby don Miguel Ruiz
1. 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.
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, 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 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.
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-judgement, self-abuse and regret.
The Four Agreements © don Miguel Ruiz http://www.miguelruiz.com/
