Analysis Of The Four Agreements By Don Miguel Ruiz

The dance of forgiveness is six steps to be transformed from being a selfish self-absorbed human being. To being a person full of grace and accepting of everyone. The first step is truth telling. This helps build trust between people groups and starts on the path to a relationship. The second step is acknowledging anger. A person should not try to hide their emotions even if it may be an emotion of anger. To get rid of it is by bringing it out in the light and praying for God to help you with the anger. The third step is having concern for others. One of the ways of understanding someone else is to think how life would be in their shoes. Having a genuine concern for someone besides yourself can change a person’s, heart. The fourth step is recognizing, remembering, and repenting. As humans, we need to recognize what we have done wrong and not pass off blame to others and repent for what we have done. The fifth step is

Forgiveness is very important throughout life. If people don't forgive, they are going to be stuck in the past always remembering about the mistake that person did. Forgiving someone can make yourself feel better because you know you forgave that person and there's no negativity between you and that person.

Values help people determine what is right and wrong. They provide our moral compass in life.

After reading The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz I realized I’ve been living dreams of other people in my life and not my own. It was decided early on what I should do, what’s possible and what’s not. Starting at birth we are told what to think by our parents, schools, and church. Subconsciously, we have made agreements with them to live our life according to their rules. Don Miguel believes that these agreements are self-limiting and shares four agreements that if we adapt into our lives we will reach true peace and happiness. The book made so much sense to me, but the hard part is to actually commit to living out the four agreements. In short, the four agreements are listed below:

Values are often influenced by different ideologies, so it is important to look at these also.

We can wander the earth searching for eternal life, looking out for an answer to ourselves and a chance at prolonging our success; however, true strength comes from one’s willingness to accept personal limits.

Some people say that mastery is where you need to get to. But, is it really? There is always something further, something just out of reach. That you just need to work a little more so that you can reach it. That’s where your goals need to be, just out of your reach. This will make you work for, and not just sit back and relax. Life isn’t just gonna sit still, and let your mastery conquer it. Life is gonna fight back and put curves in your path. So, if you just focus on one thing you won’t be prepared for the curves and you're gonna crash.

The Four Agreements is a “Toltec Wisdom book” written by Miguel Ruiz. Miguel Ruiz is a Mexican author who is best known as part of a “New Age” movement which binds ancient teachings with spiritual enlightenment. Ruiz is known as one the most spiritually influential peoples alive in 2014. The Toltec religion (or culture depending on how you view it), originated in Mexico in around 900 CE. Aztecs viewed the Toltecs as their predecessors and think that Toltec-ism is the essence of civilization. While Toltec teachings can be spiritual and eye opening for some, historians believe that majority of the teachings and stories are all mythological and not so real.

To forgive, or not to forgive, that is the question. Forgiveness and justice can go hand to hand in many ways but it is conditional. Forgiveness isn’t something that just happens. In order for forgiveness, you must first find self-forgiveness and that’s the hardest part of it all. Just like in the story, Simon Birch, the main character learns forgive Simon after finding self-forgiveness.

Don’t make assumptions is the 3rd agreement in Ruiz’s book, The Four Agreements. This talks about the problem of our everyday assumptions. We believe they are the truth and could swear they are real even though we have no idea. We make assumptions about others on what they are doing and thinking and take it personally. They often end up causing problems and hurting relationships. We make assumptions more than we think, even about ourselves. On our way to class we open the door and expect to see our classroom and other students rather than a black hole. Ruiz isn’t talking about these when he says don’t make assumptions; you can expect not to fall through every door you open. He is talking about when we are texting and someone isn’t replying

Communication and admitting to it is the best way to be forgiven. Mistakes are worth it only if you have learned a lesson and will use the new wisdom to avoid the same mistake later down the road. A way a child is raised does not set their fate in stone. Although, it does give the child an example and a guideline to how they want to raise their children. My third important value is love and compassion.

“Do not be concerned about the future; keep your attention on today, and stay in the present moment. Just live one day at a time. Always do your best to keep these agreements, and soon it will be easy for you. Today is the beginning of a new dream.”

In the physical, it takes a commitment to a regular regime, consistently building on the previous workout and eating nutrient rich foods. Empty calorie junk foods are not on the list for the person serious about their health. A diet with good protein for building the muscles is essential. Likewise, in the spiritual it takes continual mediation in God’s Word and building on the daily conversations with the Father. It takes time to mature and develop the strength necessary to walk in truth during the difficult periods of our lives. King David says in Psalms 119:15, “I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways.” Again, he says in Psalms 119:27, “Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.” Meditating is more than reading. You are not reading to know what the author said, but to understand the spirit of what the author meant. God’s Word is truth; therefore, it demands that you act upon it. If there is no action then you are saying it is not truth. If it is not truth then by extension, it is a lie. To act upon it is to apply it in the trials and temptations that come your way as a means to overcome them. Truth acted upon will always bring strength and maturity towards

Forgiveness should be a gift which you give yourself. When you feel that forgiveness is necessary, do not forgive for “their” sake.

with nature, in order to free of it. That to be fully human man must learn to rely on his