The four agreements
by Don Miguel Ruiz summary
In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Don Miguel Ruiz is the New York Times bestselling author of many books. According to the author, The Four Agreements were created to offer the possibility of ending emotional pain and opening the possibility of enjoying a fuller and more rewarding life. The wisdoms in this book are simple to understand. This book is written so straight forward, so easy, so simple that the message just sinks in. The way it is written, it feels like you are having a conversation directly with the author, and the author is a very comforting,, humble, honest caring person. The message is wonderful, empowering and path to inner-peace, and love.
The Four Agreements are very simple, but very profound. To embrace and live each of the Four Agreements is to find yourself experiencing personal
freedom--possibly as never before. The Four Agreements are:
Be Impeccable With Your Words.
Don't Take Anything Personally.
Don't Make Assumptions.
Always Do Your Best.
Key Takeaways
-Your words can create the most beautiful dream, or your words can destroy everything around you.
-Words are so powerful that one word can change a life or destroy the lives of millions of people.
-Whatever happens around you, don't take it personally.
-You take it personally because you agree with whatever was said. As soon as you agree, the poison
goes through you, and you are trapped in the dream of hell.
-If someone gives you an opinion and says, "Hey, you look so fat," don't take it personally,
because the truth is that this person is dealing with his or her own feelings, beliefs, and opinions.
You eat all their emotional garbage, and now it becomes your garbage. But if you do not take it personally,
you are immune in the middle of hell.
-All the sadness and drama you have lived in your life was rooted in making assumptions and taking things personally.
-Just do your best — in any circumstance in your life. It doesn't matter if you are sick or tired,
if you always do your best, there is no way you can judge yourself.
-When you do your best you learn to accept yourself.