The four agreements: A new way to live
The four agreements: A new way to live
These four agreements will change your life!
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If you are looking for a way to improve your life, look no further than Don Miguel Ruiz's book, The Four Agreements. These agreements will help you live a more fulfilling and satisfying life by setting simple guidelines that you can follow. By following these agreements, you will be able to achieve peace of mind, happiness, and success.
What are the four agreements?
The first agreement: be impeccable with your word
When don Miguel Ruiz discusses the first agreement, he explains the importance of our words out loud and the words in our minds. What we say to ourselves, how we feel, the self-talk that often happens on cruise control ... we must become aware of what's going on in our mind and begin to consciously direct our thoughts to softer, kinder, more loving ways. We must focus on what we want and see the good in ourselves and others. Being on point with what goes on in our minds is the first step and perhaps one of the most impactful.
The second agreement: don't take things personally
Doesn't matter what is going on in the outside world, who said what, who did what... none if it is personal. Whatever someone did or said is on them. That is their choice, their doing. Sometimes, they are also running n autopilot and do not even realize what they do or say. So bottom line? Don't take it personally! It's not about you. It never was. You control yourself; you don't control them. So do not take it personally! If they did or said something that could potentially hurt you, remember not to take it personally. Understand they may just be having a moment, this doesn't define them, and it doesn't define you. Life is still beautiful, and everything is okay, so don't worry. It's what they feel and doesn't have to be what you feel. It's your choice!
The third agreement: don't make assumptions
If you don't know for SURE, don't even bother making an assumption about anything. There are infinite possibilities of why anything or anyone is or does what they do, so the bottom line is not to assume one random theory in your head of why they did that or said that. If you don't know, you don't know. So don't assume! Because our assumptions may cause us internal pain, and we may be experiencing pain based on the assumption that isn't even true! So why bother suffering? No more assumptions. If you don't know, assume the best or nothing at all. And if you really want to know the truth, ask them! But don't assume.
The fourth agreement: Always do your best
Some days, our best is better than others. And that's okay. What's important is always to do your best, whatever that means for you today. Also, don't be too hard on yourself! If today your best kind of sucked, that's okay. Tomorrow is a new day, and you can recalibrate and do better. As I said, some days are better than others, but as long as we always do our best no matter what, that's all that matters. Be kind to yourself, and allow yourself to make mistakes, learn, and grow.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the four agreements provide a new way of living that can lead to personal freedom and happiness. I highly recommend reading the book and applying the principles in your own life.
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