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I need the "Four Agreements" to remind me

Some years ago now, I became acquainted with The Four Agreements, authored by Don Miguel Ruiz.

What a great set of words I thought, "I will put those into practice". Not as easy as it seems I am finding. So, today, I share them with you in case they are old friends coming back to visit. I am determined to memorize the 4 verses that close out this post, so that they just fall into any vacant part of my brain and can be accessed when I need them most.

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-judgment,
self-abuse and regret.

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Comment by Geoff Loneragan on April 7, 2008 at 3:38pm: Yes Cripp a timely reminder for me too :)

Comment by Melody on April 7, 2008 at 3:35pm: Ty Cripp.. will be saving those words :).

Comment by Jennifer, Admin. on April 6, 2008 at 6:29pm: this is great! and definately perfect timing for me too -smiles- I am adding this book to my NEED TO READ list, when I get time to read....
thanks for this post it is very wise words to live by
Blessings!

Comment by Stacie on April 6, 2008 at 6:07pm: LOL good timing I guess :)

Comment by Cripp_Lightheart on April 6, 2008 at 6:03pm: Boy you are quick Stacie :-). I just finished taking my finger off "the publish key"..tee hee.
The more I experience life, the more a wonderful guidance they are. I would like their wisdom to come to me..."before I get into trouble" - *fingers crossed*