The Book...The Four Agreements

I have read a lot of books. This book stood out. If you haven't read it, I'd like to, at least, give you the important agreements this author demonstrates and tell you how I see them.

1. Be Impeccable With your Word

Your word is your bond. It's a promise that you give to yourself. Once you keep your word to yourself, you can, then, begin to keep your word to others. With all this bickering in our world and accusations about lying, it's even more important to be able to keep your word. It seems like some can lie as easily as they can speak! Keep your word and be Impeccable when doing so. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using words to speak against yourself or gossip about others. Use the power of words in the direction of truth and love.

 2. Don't Make Assumptions

We tend to make assumptions about people. Unless we know something to be truth, we cannot make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and speak 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 transform your life.

 3. Don't Take Anything Personally

People tend to take things personally. Much of the time, it isn't about you! If your self-image/esteem is in the right place, nothing or no one's words can affect you. 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 needles suffering.

 4. Always Do Your Best 

All one can do is their best. No one can expect more from you. Your best is going to change from time to time. It will be different when you are healthy as opposed to if you are sick. Under any circumstances, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.

 From The Four Agreements Book- highly recommend.

Joyce Knudsen, Ph.D. www.drjoyceknudsen.com [email protected]