As you know, I read lots of books. I read the Four Agreement by Don Miguel early last year and found it to be a very inspiring book and would like to share the concepts from his book. Don has added a Fifth agreement to his latest book and I have added this below as well. Trying to live by these is quite challenging at times, but being reminded of them tends to make us more centered and a little more grounded.
Take a moment to read them and ponder on them – love to hear your thoughts too – Greg
The Five Agreements:
- 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 tired as opposed to well rested. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret. - BE SKEPTICAL, BUT LEARN TO LISTEN
Don’t believe yourself or anybody else. Use the power of doubt to question everything you hear: Is it really the truth? Listen to the intent behind the words, and you will understand the real message.
As Don Miguel says, “By practicing the Five Agreements, what you are really doing is respecting everything.. You are respecting your dream; you are respecting everybody else’s dream. If you use these tools, your effort is really for everyone, because your joy, your happiness, your peace, and your heaven are contagious. When you are happy, the people around you are happy too, and it inspires them to change their own world.”
This way of life is entirely possible, and it’s in your hands. The change begins with you. Why not start now?
