The Fifth Agreement by Jose Ruiz, Janet Mills and Miguel Angel Ruiz is a fast, easy read with thought-provoking messages. With that said, the first half is very similar to the Four Agreements, so I was re-reading material with different examples. I was waiting for the curtain to come up and for the fifth agreement to be revealed.
The fifth agreement is this…Be skeptical, but learn to listen. Don’t believe yourself or anybody else. Use the power of doubt to question everything you hear; Is it really the truth? Listen to the intent behind words, and you will understand the real message.
Very wise, indeed. What makes this a special book for both seekers and novice initiates are some of the messages that come toward the end of the book, that are inspiring, beautiful and unique in their simplicity.
“I believe that we come here with a mission, but our mission is not really to transcend anything. The mission that you have, and the same mission is true for all of us, is to make yourself happy. The “how” could be millions of different ways of doing what you love to do, but the mission of your life is to enjoy every single moment of your life.”
Are you living up to this ideal? Share your thoughts and ideas.
Here’s one way I enjoy life; I love music and as I have often remarked nothing can change my mood to happiness as fast as through the power of positive music that instantly uplifts:
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