How To Get Along in Life
"Be who
you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't
matter and those
who matter don't mind."
~Dr. Seuss
1. Be Impeccable With Your Word
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to
speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in
the direction of truth and love.
2. Don't Take
Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say
and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are
immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of
needless suffering.
3. Don't Make Assumptions
Find the courage
to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as
clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this
one agreement, you can completely transform your life.
4. Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to
moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any
circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse
and regret.
—From The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
