I came across these four agreement, which were written by Don Miguel Ruiz, in his book The Four Agreements. They help clarify the ideals we should all strive for, in our own thinking as much as in our actions. It is one of six books in The Toltect Wisdom Series, and there is a website dedicated to them.
The Four 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 healthy as opposed to sick.
Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment,
self-abuse, and regret.
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