Grand Rising Everyone, and HAPPY MONDAY. I just wanted to share something interesting today that I stumbled across YOUTUBE over the weekend. It really helps with self-love and with our relationships with people in general. Be it family, friends, co-workers, or people we just meet on the go. In addition, it provides us with a new perspective or outlook on how we deal with any life challenge. It's called the four agreements. They are, (BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD, DONT TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY, DO NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS AND FINALLY, ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST). These agreements were penned by Don Miguel Ruiz. In his book, he explains to his readers how to free themselves from false affirmations that prevent us from pursuing our goals and desires. When we indulge in limited belief systems it could hinder us from growing and doing important things, like landing a promotion or finding that special someone. (THE VIDEOS BELOW FURTHER EXPLAINS THE FOUR AGREEMENTS)
TOP TEN LIMITED BELIEFS THAT PROMOTES SELF-SABOTAGE
1. I’m too old
2. I’m not smart enough
3. I am not educated enough
4. I’m afraid of trying and failing
5. You have to have money to make money
6. I’ve already tried everything
7. I can’t do that
8. I don’t feel I really deserve it
9. I’ll never be able to do that
10. All the good ones are taken
POSITIVE STATEMENTS TO COUNTER SELF-SABOTAGING AFFIRMATIONS
1. I’m too old – You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream
2. I’m not smart enough – I am good enough. I am smart and I can do anything I put my mind too
3. I am not educated enough – I am intelligent enough to succeed
4. I’m afraid of trying and failing – Yes I might fail but I don’t try, I’ll never know
5. You have to have money to make money – Just start, take actions, embrace uncertainty and create your future
6. I’ve already tried everything – Try again or try something new
7. I can’t do that – What have you done successfully in the past?
8. I don’t feel I really deserve it – Am I being fair saying that?
9. I’ll never be able to do that – Well never is a long time.
10. All the good ones are taken – They are still lots of interesting and kind people out there
(IMAGE AND LIST FROM MINDSHIFT.COM)
THE FOLLOWING IS A YOUTUBE CLIP ON THE FOUR AGREEMENTS, FOLLOWED BY A BREAKFAST CLUB INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR OF THE FOUR AGREEMENTS)
Don Miguel Ruiz is the man. love his books read most of them. The 5th agreement as well. Listen but be skeptical.