Be Impeccable With Your Word
It is not for others to tell you who and what you are
“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz is a short, easily digestible book. It serves as a compelling life guide.
In it, Ruiz speaks of 4 agreements.
Be impeccable with your word.
Don’t take anything personally.
Don’t make assumptions.
Always do your best.
Ruiz explains that we, as humans, are magicians. Our words hold the power to cast spells.
If a child is told they are ugly, they hear this opinion and grow up to believe it. They may be the most beautiful human on this planet. But they are now under the spell of another’s opinion. Or even just another’s obstreperous expression.
When we learn not to allow the words of another to penetrate our own self-worth and self-belief, we stand taller. We are not what others think of us.
People can pick away at our appearances or what they think they know of our personality and skills. But ultimately, they don’t know us. In fact, nobody knows anything; we are all just faking it till we make it.
The next time you f…