Yesterday, in my chiropractic office, I found myself quoting repeatedly from the book "The Four Agreements", by Don Miguel Ruiz. If you have never read The Four Agreements, go get it! It is a short but life-changing book; it simplifies the instructions of life by giving us four rules to follow:
1. Be impeccable with your word.
Always tell YOUR truth. Say what you mean. Don't use words to speak against yourself or others. Use words to spread love, not gossip.
2. Don't take it personally. (my personal favorite)
What other people say and do is not about YOU. Others' actions are a projection of their reality. It's up to you to decide how it will affect you.
3. Don't make assumptions.
This agreement encourages communication and clarity. Find the courage to ask questions and express yourself and your needs clearly.
4. Always do your best.
"Your best" will change from moment to moment. Under the circumstances of the moment, if you know you are doing your best for that moment you will not have room for regret and judgement by your harshest critic - yourself.
As simple as these "commandments" are to understand, if you put them into play they can literally transform your life!
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