the four agreements

Sometimes a book comes along into our life and changes us profoundly. It takes a deep hold onto everything we struggle with daily and forces us, strongly albeit gently, to turn all of that darkness inside out into something that constantly chases after light.

The Four Agreements is such a book for me.

I love that the premise of these four principles is so elementary, and yet the power in following through with all of them is bound to bring monumental change to your life. Here is a little summary we keep on the side of our fridge, alongside memories captured in time, to remind us that peace is always attainable. That we can choose each day how we react to everything that happens. That we create our own reality and joy is always within reach, if we give ourselves the right tools.



The Four Agreements

// Be impeccable with your word:

• Speak with integrity.
• Say only what you mean.
• Avoiding 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 wont 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 if 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-judgement, self-abuse, and regret.

What books have had a huge impact on your life?