Spirituality

The Four Agreements

Don Miguel Ruiz

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The Four Agreements

Portrait of Don Miguel Ruiz
Written byDon Miguel Ruiz

Don Miguel Ruiz draws on Toltec wisdom to offer four simple agreements that can bring more freedom, peace and happiness.

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  • Published1997
  • GenreSpirituality
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  1. 01Be impeccable with your word

    Speak with honesty and kindness, to others and to yourself.

  2. 02Don't take anything personally

    What others say and do is about them, not you.

  3. 03Don't make assumptions

    Ask questions and say what you want clearly to avoid misunderstandings.

  4. 04Always do your best

    Your best changes from day to day; doing it avoids regret and self-judgment.

  5. 05Old agreements can be changed

    Beliefs we learned growing up can be replaced with ones that serve us.

  6. 06Freedom through awareness

    Noticing our habits of thought is the first step to living more freely.

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