The past month has been quite the learning curve for me....With the stress of a new school starting, feeling sick more often than not, and just having a depleted energy level, I found my weaknesses shining through. Things that normally didn't bother me really got under my skin. I found myself angry, sad, impatient and unhappy with myself. I realized when my body was not healthy, my spirit really struggled to stay grounded and happy. My Mom and sister both recommended I revisit a book that is simple and to the point. It helped me to get back to the basics as I was also working on getting my physical health back to normal.
The Four Agreements: A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz
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-judgment, self-abuse and regret.