The problem with making assumptions is that we

“The problem with making assumptions is that we believe they are the truth. We make an assumption, we misunderstand, we take it personally, then we react by sending emotional poison with our word. This creates a whole big drama for nothing. ” - Don Miguel Ruiz The Four Agreements Don Miguel Ruiz Kate Daisher LDR 601 History and Philosophy of Ideas Patricia Mc. Donald Siena Heights University 3/8/14 What changes can you make in your life?

About Don Miguel Ruiz…. . Don Miguel Ruiz was born into a humble family with ancient traditions in rural Mexico, the youngest of 13 children. He considers himself very lucky, as this was where he learned from an early age that everything is possible, if we really want it. Don Miguel is highly respected throughout the world. He has received What are the Four Agreements? numerous recognitions, including a US Air Force challenge coin engraved • Be Impeccable With Your Word with The Four Agreements, and he is • Don’t Take Anything Personally referenced as a National Heirloom of Mexico. • Don’t Make Assumptions • Always Do Your Best A near fatal car accident changed the direction of Don Miguel’s life. He experienced himself as pure awareness outside of the constraints of his physical body. He realized that the Toltec wisdom of his family contained all of the tools needed to change the human mind. Don Miguel promptly returned to his mother to finish his training and he became a Shaman. Don Miguel moved to the United States to share his wisdom, and spent the next 15 years exploring ways to heal and change the human mind. He witnessed his students struggling to quiet their minds and sought to create tools to assist them. The result of this quest was The Four Agreements®. This book contains a specific series of practical steps, that when used by anyone, can result in consistent and long-term personal transformation. ‘Please help us to change the world’! Only you can change the world that you create, and by changing your world, the world will change… ‘and that is the Truth that will set you free’. Don Miguel Ruiz If you break an agreement, begin again tomorrow, and again the next day. It will be difficult at first, but each day will become easier and easier, until someday you will discover that you are ruling your life with these Four Agreements.