The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

The following post is taken directly from one of my hand-printed Reader's Journal. I will be sharing these reflections each week on the Rivera Runs Through It blog. The date at the end of each post is the date of the original writing, which is typically the date I completed the book. The reflections are short, but represent my initial reactions to a book, a brief summary of the book or the questions it raised for me at the time. I hope you enjoy this segment in my blog and feel free to comment on what you read here.

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

The Four Agreements are:

• Be impeccable with your word
• Don't take anything personally
• Don't make assumptions
• Always do your best

The book says we live in a dream that is hell - full of suffering, guilt, anger and many other emotions brought on by fear. We can break this spell and live a new dream of heaven by committing to the four agreements above. It's a "Practical Guide to Personal Freedom." 

Dated: 01/01/01

Have you read this book? 

If so, what did you think of it?

If not, does this sound intriguing to you?