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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

Miguel Ruiz

Start date: December 1, 2015

Finish date: December 31, 2015

Discussion: Group Read Archive 2014-16

Why we're reading this: Non-Fiction Group Read - December 2015
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Sep 28, 2020 Tess Mertens-Johnson rated it it was amazing

Don Miguel Ruiz’ book talks about the Four Agreements we need to have with ourselves for mental health. I read this years ago when it came out, and in this time of COVID I needed a refresher on self- esteem.
Reading the Four Agreements and posting them at my home office, it will remind me that life is good and I am a contributor to my personal and professions life. The agreements are…
Be Impeccable With your Words – Do not participate in gossip. Speak kindly of others.
Don’t take Anything Personall ...more

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Jan 20, 2023 Sean Harding rated it did not like it

Shelves: ruiz-don-miguel

A lot of philosophical claptrap really - can be summarised he who believes everything is right will ultimately believe nothing.
All religions cannot be right, and you can't take the bits you like and ignore the bots you don't and make up a new belief.
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Jan 02, 2012 Debbie Maskus rated it liked it

A relative told me that I should read this book, and that maybe my life could improve. The book is short with less than 140 pages. Ruiz asks the readers to adopt four agreements to build a better life and leave the present hell for a future heaven. Ruiz repeats many of the four points to drill the words into your mind. The concept that four plans can change your existence and make you the master of your ship is not unique and at times, simplistic. I enjoyed reading these ideals and may try to de ...more

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Jan 05, 2013 Lisa rated it it was ok

Shelves: self-improvement, philosophy

I found it too simple and not very inspiring. Maybe some people are motivated at the right time in their life for this one, but not me. Over-hyped is my assessment.

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