The Four Agreements
by Miguel Ruiz
The Four Agreements...
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.

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.

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.

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.





from 'The Four Agreements' by Don Miguel Ruiz