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Summary: reluctantly agreeing with the agreements
Review: After reading this (short) book, I walked away with a new appreciation for Don Miguel Ruiz. I found myself 'agreeing' with a large part of what he was saying. The book's strengths would have to include 1-its excellent format, with the author sticking to his outline, thus making it easier for the reader to remember what he is teaching, and 2-the stories and illustrations are wonderful. The weaknesses of this book may be argued, but are nonetheless obvious. First, alot of what he is saying is basically information from the Bible, wrapped up in a 'new age' and 'native american spirituality' lingo. Second, this is hard to distinguish from modern pop-psychology, with all of the catchy slogans like "reality is what you make of it" and 'life's all a dream anyway so being morally relative is cool'. I do like the style and much of the content. I must admit, I bought the four agreements companion book after finishing this one.Overall, I would say I enjoyed the book dispite my disagreements, and its rather small size. I would recommend it to others.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This book is indeed excellent. If you combine the wisdom in this book with the book insight contained in the book An Encounter With A Prophet you will most certailly attain a new and wonderful outlook on life.
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Summary: In the Middle
Review: This book was added to my collection after being invited to a local monthly book club. My husband read it too and we plan to attend the discussion together this week. The Four Agreements, provides typical self-help and personal growth advice. "Toltec" wisdom reiterates positive thinking and confidence in yourself. The dream/reality issue is something each individual would have to read about and determine how they interpret Ruiz and his ancient beliefs. It was a "quick read" and an opportunity to reinstate my focus on the good and positive words I say to others, as well as myself.
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Summary: Complex simplicity
Review: At one level this is a short simple book. The four agreements are: 1. Be impeccable with your word; 2. Don't take anything personally; 3. Don't make assumptions; and 4. Always do your best. Simple! The commentary Don Ruiz has is also simple. Yet, the implementation of these agreements is difficult and that is the secret of it. This is a powerful little book. Ruiz is not dogmatic but spirit filled.
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Summary: ~ Simple and Useful ~
Review: Although it's not the most well-written book, I have to say that this is truly a little gem. So much of this I have heard time and time again, yet never made the effort to put it into practice in my life (and what a small effort I must add!). This book has changed my thinking (never taking anything personally) and helped me to stop beating up on myself. I have read chapters of this book to friends over the phone going thru crisis and it has touched them as well. It's a great gift to pass along to those you love.
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Summary: Toltec Wisdom? Come on!
Review: Are we so bereft of guidance and spirituality in our contemporary culture that we think this is some kind groundbreaking revelation? Based on most of these reviews, I'd say, unfortunately we are. Of course the four agreements are good advise! These are the exact same things my grandmother taught me while she peeled potatoes over the kitchen sink, or gathered eggs from the henhouse. But then, no one ever marketed her as a Toltec mystic, so I guess that's where all the difference lies. The book is very poorly written. So, just read the cover and save yourself some time. Better yet, save your money too. Let me summarize for you. 1. Tell the truth, to and about yourself and others. Don't gossip. Gossip hurts people. 2. Don't take responsibility for other's words and actions. They have nothing to do with you. 3. Ask questions and be a good listener. Don't assume you know what others want, need, or mean. (Ever heard of 'walk a mile in my shoes'?) And don't assume they know what you want. 4. Always do your best. Does this really need explanation?
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Summary: Excruciating banality
Review: What many reviewers praise as the "simplicity" of this title strikes me as simple-mindedness. The author asserts that all of us are dreaming (24/7!) a small part of one big planetwide dream. If we can free ourselves of the "domestication" imposed upon us by parents, relationships, responsibilities, etc., and re-create our "framework" (which is a four-part "domestication" of its own) then we can make the dream come alive for ourselves. I'm sorry, but the philosophy dispensed by this mercifully thin volume flows freely at many sixteen-year-olds' parties, and is often more coherent and interesting there. If you don't crave encouragement in blaming your parents and your other failed relationships for your own shortcomings, then this book may not be for you. If you're suspicious of the idea that a great society is comprised of billions of individuals rejecting codes of behaviour in favour of their own "don't worry, be happy" impulses, then you're going to be disturbed by this book. The four "agreements" are (1) Be impeccable with your word, (2) Don't take anything personally, (3) Don't make assumptions and (4) Always do your best. They are printed on the flyleaf. I waded 2/3 of the way through the book before realizing that I could have stopped at the flyleaf.
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Summary: Living Out Your Dreams
Review: The Four Agreements, a Toltec Wisdom Book presents a strong foundation for living a life of your own choosing. All four agreements are sound advice. The third agreement "don't make assumptions" is a potent tool for living in the moment, whereby you leave your past judgments behind and experience life directly, moment to moment. I especially found the fourth agreement "don't take anything personally" to be very freeing. I started to pay attention to how much I was taking other people's words or ways of being personally without investigating where the words or actions were coming from. I found I had more energy and incentive to be responsible for my own words and actions and not for those of others around me. Another book I highly suggest reading is called "WORKING ON YOURSELF DOESN'T WORK" by Ariel and Shya Kane. While The Four Agreements presents rules or guidelines for living your life, the Kanes present a way of being in your life. Their approach is based on the premise that through listening and simple, non judgmental awareness, you can lead a meaningful and enriching life instantaneously. And it works! Both of these books are great sources for creating your own heavenly life here on earth.
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Summary: Thank you!
Review: So much wisdom in so little words. Thank you for this wonderful book.
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Summary: Thank you!
Review: So much wisdom in so little words. Thank you very much for this book.
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