Book of the Month
The book of the month is ” The Four Agreements.” I have recently read an amazing book called, “ The Four Agreements,” by Don Miguel Ruiz. For those of you out there who haven’t read this book I would like [...]
The book of the month is ” The Four Agreements.”
The Four Agreements
I have recently read an amazing book called, “ The Four Agreements,” by Don Miguel Ruiz. For those of you out there who haven’t read this book I would like to take a minute to talk about the basic principle ideas in the book.
The book is not a new concept of ideas, but it does enlighten us to consciously be aware of our self-limiting beliefs. I feel that in today’s society it is very hard to be conscious. Many people live in fight or flight and never stop to think that everything they feel is almost always bigger then it is. The book has four basic principles; they are as followed.
First agreement- Be Impeccable With Your Word. Most of us have the hardest time with this one. The basis is the less you lie to your self and others the freer you will feel. This is a topic that many people feel strong about (I would like to say communication is key). Even if you feel compelled to lie to someone else, always try to remember your word is the most important. The less you can lie the better you will be. “Regardless of what language you speak, your intent manifests through the word.”
Second Agreement- Don’t Take Anything Personally. This means if your boss gets mad at you today at work, don’t take it personally. I will tell you from a counselor’s point of view that is also important. I see a lot of good workers get defeated because of this. Your boss has nothing against you. The reason he is getting mad is not because of you 99% of the time this is always true. This is also true for negative comments vs. positive comments. If someone gives you a complement that you are doing a great job at your work, honor his or her comment. If however, you only honor the comment from your unhappy boss you will counter act the positive sincere comment for the one that simply has no meaning.
Third Agreement- Don’t Make Assumptions. Assumptions often lead to false truths. This is how malicious gossip gets started. They are assumptions made about someone who we barely know, and turning it into truth. Before we make assumptions the point is to always ask for clarification and validation.
Fourth Agreement- Always Do Your Best. This is based off the other three. I do not mean you have to be perfect. It means in ever situation do the best you can during that moment. If you also know that you are doing your best everything else is trivial. In the end it is always important to believe in you.
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I am a Holistic Life Coach, health coach and meditation teacher. My goal is to help people find inner peace and contentment during times of stress and worry. I have a passion for assisting those with anxiety disorders, stress, health and nutrition. I believe we are made of mind, body, soul, and environment. It is of much importance to keep good health in each one of these areas.