As mentioned earlier, all the agreements we have in our heads are based on beliefs that we have consciously and unconsciously accepted. Together, they form our vision of the world. What others say, what they do, and the opinions they share match the agreements they have in their own minds, meaning that nothing others do or say is because of you – it`s because of them. Indeed, as children, we did not have the opportunity to choose our beliefs, we simply accepted the information that was transmitted to us by our families, our schools and our societies. And no matter if the ideas, values, and beliefs were good or bad, every time we heard an opinion and believed it, we internalized it as an agreement, and that agreement was part of our belief system. Then we used these agreements to forge our own identity. It`s about speaking with integrity. It`s about using words that build your confidence, but not using words to belittle others or talk negatively about yourself. It`s just a matter of saying what you want to say and using your words to focus your attention on what you want most (what you really like) rather than what you don`t do (what you fear or hate). By making a pact with these four key agreements, an individual is able to significantly influence the amount of happiness they feel in their life, regardless of external circumstances.
[6] In these agreements, you have told yourself who you are, how you feel, what you believe, and how to behave. And in an effort to be accepted by everyone around you, you have created this image of what perfection is, based on the beliefs of others. Speak with integrity. Just say what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the sense of truth and love. The fourth agreement allows readers to get a better overview of how progress is being made in achieving their life goals. This agreement includes the integration of the first three agreements into everyday life and also the exploitation of their full potential. [8] It is a question of doing one`s best individually, which is different from the different situations and circumstances that the individual may encounter. Ruiz believes that if you avoid self-judgment and do your best at every moment, you can avoid remorse. [10] By incorporating the first three chords and doing their best in all facets of life, people will be able to live a life without grief and self-loathing.
[10] If you practice life according to these four covenants, you will have made the decision to create your own sanctuary of heaven on earth, and so your life will slowly change for the better. You will feel alive again, freed in energy and strength. And most importantly, you will find the emotional, mental and physical freedom to be your truest self and express yourself fully as you please. In part 1 of this 2-part video, we learn about the «domestication» of man and how all the rules and values of our family and society are imposed on us by a system of punishment and reward. As young children, our true nature is to love and be happy, to explore and enjoy life; We are absolutely authentic.. .