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In his masterful work The Four Agreements (Ruiz, The four agreements, San Rafael, CA, 1997), Don Miguel Ruiz artfully conveys the powerful wisdom of the ancient Toltec Mexican culture. The venerated spiritual truths revealed to the sages of Old Mexico are contained in four moral imperatives necessary for the attainment of inner peace. The adherence of four “agreements,” or promises one makes with oneself, will ensure a much more fulfilled, tranquil, and peaceful life. These agreements that we can make with ourselves reinforce the essence of this book and serve as excellent guideposts for a resilient life.
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Resolve to agree to the above contracts with yourself. You will enjoy a measure of peace and joy which may have eluded you for some time.
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The next time someone utters a disparaging word against you, stop, breathe, and be. Then respond in a way loving to the offender and yourself.
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When tempted to utter a slanderous or unsavory comment against another, stop, breath, be, and then become aware that your words will have negative consequences.
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Develop ambitious but realistic goals for yourself. Recall that when we “hit our targets,” our confidence grows!
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Kelly IV, J.D. (2018). “The Four Agreements” Necessary for Resilience. In: The Resilient Physician. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61220-1_12
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