Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for The Four Agreements. Four Agreements are a set of principles outlined by Don Miguel Ruiz in his book of the same name. These agreements are:

1. Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity and say only what you mean. Avoid using words to speak against yourself or others.
2. Don’t take anything personally. What others do or say is a reflection of them, not you. Don’t allow their actions or words to affect your sense of self-worth.
3. Don’t make assumptions. Seek clarification and ask questions to avoid misunderstandings. Don’t assume you know what someone else is thinking or feeling.
4. Always do your best. Your best will vary depending on the circumstances, but make an effort to do your best in every situation.

Implementing these agreements can change your life by helping you to live with greater authenticity, clarity, and purpose. When you commit to being impeccable with your word, you develop greater self-awareness and become more conscious of the impact your words have on others. When you don’t take things personally, you free yourself from unnecessary emotional pain and cultivate greater resilience. When you don’t make assumptions, you become more open-minded and curious about the world around you. And when you always do your best, you develop a strong sense of self-respect and a deep sense of personal fulfillment.

However, implementing these agreements requires self-work and can be challenging. It involves unlearning old patterns of behavior and thought and developing new habits that align with the agreements. It requires determination, consistency, and a willingness to be vulnerable and confront your own shortcomings. But the benefits of this work are immense and can lead to a deeper sense of inner peace, clarity, and happiness.

As a healing human myself, I know how important it is to do self-work and take responsibility for our own well-being. We are all born with the capacity to love and be loved, but we often get caught up in the constructs and concepts of society that separate us from our true nature. By doing self-work, we can unlearn these constructs and rediscover the love and connection that is our birthright. Let’s commit to doing the work and growing together.