The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is a simple and short presentation of some very deep wisdom. In a world filled with spiritual reading material, this one’s a goodie.
This book just made a lot of sense to me. I liked the practicality of the teachings in addition to their simplicity.
These lessons come from the shamanic culture of Central America. Here’s an example: “Toltec knowledge arises from the same essential unity of truth as all the sacred esoteric traditions found around the world. Though it is not a religion, it honors all the spiritual masters who have taught on the earth. While it does embrace spirit, it is most accurately described as a way of life, distinguished by the ready accessibility of happiness and love. introduction pg x.
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The book goes on to talk about how everyone has unconscious beliefs that we pick up as children. We view and experience our world through these beliefs.
Most folks aren’t even aware that they have them and this causes a myriad of misunderstandings and problems: “We keep searching and searching, when everything is already within us. There is no truth to find. Wherever we turn our heads, all we see is the truth, but with the agreements and beliefs we have stored in our mind, we have no eyes for this truth. We don’t see the truth because we are blind. What blinds us are all those false beliefs we have in our mind.” pg 17.
Sounds bleak. So, how do you cut through the fog of these beliefs to see clearly? Ruiz suggests using The Four Agreements.
The first is: “be impeccable with your word… you begin to see all the changes that can happen in your life. Changes first in the way you deal with yourself, and later in the way you deal with other people, especially those you love the most.” pg 46.
For the rest of my review, please go to https://www.patreon.com/TheLightCongress/posts/four-agreements-171528539
Thanks for reading!
Heidi
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