Live in happiness

I am not, nor have ever been a how-to reader. But the delightful small book, The Four Agreements contains a how-to message with great impact and a number of truths. It’s one of those books where you read a page and think about the text and although it could make for a fast read; I took my time savoring it. I won’t say that author Don Miguel Ruiz’s theory encompasses all of the wisdom that can be incorporated into a teaching but it certainly is a great start; and what finer place to start than with love.

I’ll begin with the author, Don Miguel Ruiz who was born into a family of healers, and raised in rural Mexico by a curandera (healer) mother and a nagual (shaman) grandfather. The family anticipated that Miguel would embrace their legacy of healing and teaching, and carry forward the esoteric Toltec knowledge. Instead, Miguel chose to attend medical school and become a surgeon. Then a car accident and near-death experience changed his life.

Stunned by the experience, he began an intensive practice of self-inquiry. He devoted himself to the mastery of the ancient ancestral wisdom, studying earnestly with his mother, and completing an apprenticeship with a powerful shaman in the Mexican desert. His grandfather, who had since passed on, continued to teach him in his dreams.

In the tradition of the Toltec, a nagual guides an individual to personal freedom. And in the The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz, is dedicated to sharing his knowledge of the teachings of the ancient Toltec.

He reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and creates needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the book offers a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, happiness, and love.

The Four Agreements are: Be Impeccable With Your Word, Don’t Take Anything Personally, Don’t Make Assumptions, and, Always Do Your Best.

This gem of a book is something you will want to share. It’s simple and practical and has the ability to transform a life.

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