© 2008 David A. Thomas PhD
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I first encountered the “four agreements” at the annual Wakonse Teaching Retreat a couple of years ago. They are a central part of my philosophy on how we humans might live happily and productively in this world. May we all have the strength to live by these simple agreements. May we all grow ever closer as the future unfolds. Thanks for being part of my life!
1. Be Impeccable With Your Word
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.
2. Don't Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.
3. Don't Make Assumptions
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.
4. Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you
are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and
you will avoid self-
An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.
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