kickerdad - , reviewed on 6/3/2020 + 114 more book reviews

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"The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz is beautiful. Its language isn't the most sophisticated. It is slightly redundant. But is is written with the most simplistic, earnest, and heart-felt sincerity that nearly every page contains what feels like some profound truth.
Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, Ruiz presents a paradigm of reality that with 4 simple steps, aka Agreements, an individual can transform their existence - no matter their spiritual or religious orientation. These Agreements are explained very clearly within the context of the Toltec perspective of the universe, yet as simple and straight forward as they are, their complexity and difficulty to master is made clear. Be Impeccable with Your Word, Don't Take Anything Personally, Don't Make Assumptions, Always Do your Best in some ways sound like modern platitudes spewed by motivational speakers but as we know within every story lie grains of truth, these Agreements are the sand.
The Toltec, I had to look up, were a MesoAmerican culture in central Mexico beginning around 496 AD oft assumed to be the height of civilization in this area of the world until they were overtaken by the Aztec. [4.5/5]

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