These four agreements helped me a lot when I went into the Missionary Training Center, leaving behind everything; my family, animals, and putting my schooling on hold to serve My Savior and help people come closer to him. I had a hard time at the beginning but some one shared these with me and I hope it helps you as much as its helped me:(italicized words are my commentary)
The Four Agreements
by: Don Miguel Ruiz
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.As a missionary we continually strive for this. We share the truth and love in every word we speak.
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. I have a super hard time with this one. But if we apply #3 it becomes easier.
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. When you "think" someone is upset or mad at you ask them! When I've just asked 9 out of 10 they aren't mad at me at all.
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-judgement, self-abuse and regret. Again a tough one for me to follow. But this is one is definitely a reality check for me whenever I'm sick or in pain. Doing my best is all the Savior asks of me.
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