Always Do the Best You Can

love the four agreements Dec 18, 2024
 

Today I'm at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, and it's a beautiful day.

The message I want to share with you today is to always do your best.

This is one of the four agreements author Don Miguel Ruiz talks about in his book, The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom.

I believe we are.

Sometimes kids are told that they're not living up to their potential. But are they really?

I think they're doing the best they can.

That's why we have to love our parents for what they give us (or maybe don't give us) because they are doing the best they can in that moment.

So, maybe you didn't get your English paper written on time, but were you trying your best?

I think we should always make a valiant effort. And we can also love others, trusting that they're making their valiant effort.

Something to think about. 

I hope you have an amazing day. 

Always Do Your Best

 

This is the fourth (and final) week in our study of Don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements.

This one's pretty simple - Always Do Your Best.

Just keep doing the best you can.

Will we make mistakes? Yes.

Will we make assumptions? Yes.

Take things personally? Yes.

And maybe not be impeccable with our words?

Absolutely – because we're human.

But just try everyday to do your best.

Take a step forward, and when you don't love yourself. . . start over.

I love you, and I want you to love yourself.

Let's all do the best we can.

 I hope you have an amazing day!

 

Do Not Make Assumptions

 

Here we go with week three of Don Miguel Ruiz's Four Agreements.

His third agreement is: Do Not Make Assumptions.

You may have heard the old saying...

When you assume, you make an "ass out of u and me."

As I've learned, we don't know what's going on in other people's lives.

We may think we do, but we really don't.

And they don't know what's going on with ours either.

So instead of assuming we know what's going on, let's ask questions. Let's get clarification.

You might be surprised.

Especially if they have a look on their face that tells us they're upset.

It probably has nothing to do with you. They just got something else going on.

So, this week let's practice Ruiz's third agreement and not make assumptions.

And if you're curious to read Don Miguel Ruiz's book, the full title is The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)

I hope you have an amazing day!

 

Be Impeccable With Your Words

 

Today we are continuing our study of Don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements.

The next agreement is: Be Impeccable With Your Words.

Being impeccable with your words means being careful of what you say.

In Al-Anon, I believe they say "Mean what you say. Say what you mean. Just don't say it mean".

So, you can be impeccable with your words for others.

AND also be impeccable with your words about yourself.

Are you being loving and kind to yourself? Are you being loving and kind to others?

Being kind can really help with relationships and your self esteem.

So this week, be kind to yourself, be kind to others, and be impeccable with your words. 

Don't Take Anything Personally

 

Thanksgiving is upon us, and the holidays, which means family is upon us.

This can be very difficult for some.

Don Miguel Ruiz wrote a powerful book called The Four Agreements. Let's explore these agreements together over the next few weeks.

The first one is: Don't Take Things Personally.

Ooh, that could be tough.

But remember, when somebody's upset, generally it's because something is going on with them. It has nothing to do with you.

Practice not taking things personally this week when you're hanging out with your friends and family.

When somebody says something you don't like. . . take a deep breath.

You can choose to not respond. Or you can respond with a kind heart, knowing that they are doing the best they can.

Good luck to all of us on this Thanksgiving holiday.

I hope you have an amazing day!

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