The Four Agreements
By Don MIguel Ruiz
A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book). Amber-Allen Publishing, Inc, 1997.
Summary of The Four Agreements book by Don MIguel Ruiz
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.
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What do you get from this book? Universal wisdom on breaking free of self-restrictions and finding true freedom
We are domesticated to follow society’s rules and judge ourselves and others based on the beliefs we learn
Transform your way of thinking by realizing how powerful your word is then watching how you express yourself
You aren’t responsible for what others say or do, so learn to shrug it off and implement more positive self-talk
By avoiding assumptions, we can seek to understand more clearly and save ourselves a lot of pain
You will really be set free once you make and master this last agreement because it concerns all your actions
To gain Toltec wisdom and personal freedom, practice three masteries to destroy the parasite inside you
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Who should read The Four Agreements book
- Philosophers
- psychologists
- 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
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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