I was fortunate to have the opportunity to spend time with Maleigha at the fair this week for a horse show. There has been a bit of drama lately at the barn, and it was nice to have some time together to discuss the importance of having integrity and being true to your word. There are very few things that we can control in our lives. Being true to your word is one of them.
When Dr. Race was here, he presented a book written by Don Miguel Ruiz titled “The Four Agreements” to our leadership team. It was an interesting book with a pretty simple philosophy to follow four agreements in your life to be the best person you can be.
The four agreements were:
1. Be Impeccable with your Word: Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or others. Use the power of your word for truth and love.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.
I continue to think about these agreements from time to time, and some stick with me more than others. I find the third agreement is the hardest one to follow on any given day. My challenge to you is to pick one of these agreements and try to incorporate it into your life.
