"This book by don Miguel Ruiz, simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I think and act in every encounter." -- Oprah Winfrey "Don Miguel Ruiz's book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom." -- Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success "An inspiring book with many great lessons." -- Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic "In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world." -- Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior
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About the Author
Don Miguel Ruiz lives in San Diego, CA.
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Book Description
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A couple of things that I'll take from this book will be with me for life. The second agreement (take nothing personally, nothing at all!) is one, and the idea of denial as a plaster-cast that needs discarding once healing has occurred. There were other interesting takes too. The 4 agreements are a profound prescription for a basis of happy loving living. There’s a lot of repetition and reexpression of points, via different syntax or more examples, but justified in intent obviously. The 3 ways of addressing fear, or “the parasite” as he cleverly calls it, were notable in their clarity also. Also that these fears we are shackled to, and feed through addiction, are more often than not borne from the limited imaginings and understandings of a 4yo trying to explain life’s slings and arrows from a self-centric (by psychological definition) perspective, and their necessary re-examination from a mature POV depends on ability to access them, through either plaster-cast removal or the three ways of addressing fears.
This book helped me realise how much of a spell I am under. My awareness had already been growing and questioning the way things are in society, but this took it to a whole new level. I'm not quite sure how I'm going to remember the agreements though. Perhaps I need to have them on my fridge. Great book for a paradigm shift.
Great truths of wisdom expressed so clearly. It is written like a map to guide us out of the Illusion. Doesn't matter how long we have been on the journey of awakening or how much self discovery work we have done. It is good to revisit some wisdom to keep reminding us of the keys we hold within us to create the life we desire rather than the life we are programmed to follow.
Short & simple but very effectively coveyed the message on how to live our lives in this world. Enjoyed it thoroughly and I'm already implementing these 4 agreements in my everyday life little by little.
I found this book really changed my thinking and perspective in such a positive way. This is the 3rd time I've bought it as I keep giving my copies away to friends/family! Highly recommended
Speaking as a fully-qualified CBT Counsellor with many (many) years experience, I recommend this books, where appropriate, to my clients. If these four agreements are - in the main - followed, the personal freedom that can be gained is life-changing. And that is no exaggeration.
1.0 out of 5 starsRepetitive, banal, oversimplified.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2019
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I really wanted to love this book. I wanted to learn secret Toltec wisdom and have my life changed for the better forever. I didn't like this book. Not one bit. The author contradicted himself. The Agreements are just plain common sense to the point of banality. The style of writing seems to be aimed at a very young reader, repetitive and oversimplified. I stuck with it, though I was very irritated by the end, and really wish I hadn't bothered. I would never recommend this to a friend.
I've read it in an afternoon, just in one sip. The way it's written makes it a very enjoyable read, even though I can understand the comments of some readers about the language used in the book. It has a very new age/ esoteric language which can bother who is not into this kind of philosophy (me included) Although after getting in the mindset of a metaphorical language, it is actually very effective to deliver the message.
Being a Landmark graduate I have to say the concepts in this book aren't neither new nor mind blowing, however they are a good way to remind what are the key behaviors to put into action, to have a powerful life.
I didn't like very much the self-centered approach in the relationship with other people, where the message I got is "I deal with my own business, you deal with yours and I have no interest in what you're dealing with". This is how it occurred to me.
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat wisdom and relevant every day
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 November 2017
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I recommend this book to everyone! Its really seeking to open up a way if thinking and being that is free and happy - much needed if you are stressed or under pressure. Great antidote to the depressing world of Brexit and political scandal- mongering.