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| I open this section with the revolutionary Four Agreements. They are a transforming code of conduct that work well for yourself, and as ground rules in family and group interactions. Personally, whenever I have self doubt, or start questioning the �motives� of others. Whenever judgment or any negative emotion tries to take hold of my being, I repeat them as mantra. Yep, I have them memorized! :) I have the audio book and listen to it often as well as giving it as a gift to family and friends. It truly is the "gift that keeps on giving!" They are also available as daily affirmation cards. I hope you too will find inspiration in these offerings. |
| 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.
I would say, live it and speak it! Be impeccable with your word and deed. Be honest with yourself and others. Don�t speak to what you don�t know, don�t misrepresent yourself. 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. I would say, if a person doesn�t act with integrity, that is who they are. We are not responsible for the behavior of someone else. Nor can we control their response to who we are. Life is just not always about us! We have to be our own light without expecting outside approval. I love Maya Angelou's saying "When someone shows/tells you who they are, believe them!" 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. Hearing this was a light bulb moment for me, very liberating. As I listened I was rattling off in my head all the assumptions I make. The expectations I have/had of others. Many of us make assumptions about our self and others. That leaves room for the blame game. If we blame others we not only don�t take responsibility for our actions, we allow that other person or circumstance to have control. I would say, don�t speak in half truths or innuendo leaving what you want open to interpretation. Don�t be a pleaser, trying to give people what we think they want, say what we think they want to hear. We cannot project what someone means or wants, how they will respond. How often have you done that and been wrong? Me, many times! We don�t know what others want unless they tell us. 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. I would say the exact same thing and add. Most of us are our own worst critic. Too hard on ourselves and others. For me it is based on assumptions #3, my expectations for myself and others. Based of course upon what "I" want, "my" vision. When things are going well in our life we are at peak performance. When we are down that performance changes, even for the same task. During life transitions, our best is different. Our best changes with age, well I know that! :) So our �best� will be different and should not be compared. It is as they say in AA "one day at a time". Of course all this is easier said than done, effort and intent is the first step. Being conscious of these agreements as we navigate the waters of our daily lives will eventually free us to become our own authentic self. The Four Agreements ~ Don Miguel Ruiz |
| Here are a few other links of interest. This list is not all inclusive, a good starter though. Beliefnet - Religion, Spirituality, Prayer and more The Ascension Network - New Age, Metaphysical, Spiritual Resources Spirituality & Health ~ More than an ezine , articles, ecourses, resources Siteof Spiritual Literacy authors Fred & Mary Ann Brussat Spirit Online - Spiritual Community & Information Gratefulness ~ Network of Grateful Living ~ Home of Br. David Steindl Rast Doreen Virtue ~ Angel Therapy Spiritual author, Louise Hay Caroline Myss - Medical Intuitive Spiritual author, Marianne Williamson Religious Tolerance ~ Promotes religious tolerance, understanding and freedom World Prayers - Archive of Prayers from Many Faiths & Spiritual Traditions Interfaith Calendar of the Worlds Religions India's Living, Hugging Saint Leaves from the Buddha's Grove Online Audio/Visual Inspiration Desktop Meditations Taoism Information Page Interactive Meditation, Channeling |
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| � In these agreements we tell ourselves who we are,
how to behave, what is possible, what is impossible. � |