THE FOUR AGREEMENTS

Read by Mafalda, one of our fabulous students





THE FOUR AGREEMENTS (By Miguel Ruiz)

According to an interview, this is what Miguel Ruiz says about the four agreements:

“This book reveals the source of beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, it offers a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to some new experiences of freedom, true happiness and love”.

It doesn’t matter what language or what religion people have, this book is a universal one.

Agreement first: “BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD”

“We can say that whatever we want to change, first we need to start with ourselves. We cannot give what we don’t have. To be impeccable with the word is much more than just doing. What you say, you will do.

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”.

Agreement second: “DON’T TAKE THINKS PERSONALLY”

“Whatever happens around you, don’t take it personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is 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”.

Agreement third: “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 only this agreement, you can really completely transform your life”.

Agreement fourth: “ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST”

“This is my favourite one, definitely, because the first three exist only in our imagination, in our mind, but with the action we make it real. It’s no longer in the mind. We have so many ideas. But if we don’t take the action, those ideas will just dissipate. But if we take the action, we really create it and we can share it with everyone.

Your best is going to change from moment you want. Under any circumstance, simply do your best and you will avoid to judge yourself and regret”.