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The Four Agreements

The Four Agreements

By Don MIguel Ruiz

A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book). Amber-Allen Publishing, Inc, 1997.

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A brief summary of The Four Agreements

Enlightening everyone about the beliefs and restrictions put on them by society that cause suffering and unhappiness, and inspiring in them the courage to shed these limitations for a freeing experience of life rooted in love and contentment.

Key insights in The Four Agreements

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What do you get from this book? Universal wisdom on breaking free of self-restrictions and finding true freedom
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We are domesticated to follow society’s rules and judge ourselves and others based on the beliefs we learn
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Transform your way of thinking by realizing how powerful your word is then watching how you express yourself
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You aren’t responsible for what others say or do, so learn to shrug it off and implement more positive self-talk
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By avoiding assumptions, we can seek to understand more clearly and save ourselves a lot of pain
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You will really be set free once you make and master this last agreement because it concerns all your actions
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To gain Toltec wisdom and personal freedom, practice three masteries to destroy the parasite inside you
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read The Four Agreements

Philosophers • psychologists • therapists • people who want to improve self-talk • those searching for spiritual fulfillment • anyone who yearns to be happier

About the author of The Four Agreements

Don Miguel Ruiz’s life changed after the near-death experience of a car accident led him to studying the ancient traditions of his ancestors. He mastered the wisdom of the Toltec and as a nagual, or spiritual leader, set out to share it with others through his numerous books and teachings. Besides the longtime bestseller The Four Agreements, he’s also written The Fifth Agreement, The Mastery of Love, and more. Janet Mills co-authored the series of Toltec Wisdom and is the founder of Amber-Allen Publishing.

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