The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

If you live in a past dream, you don't enjoy what is happening right now because you will always wish it to be different than it is. There is no time to miss anyone or anything because you are alive. Not enjoying what is happening right now is living in the past and being only half alive. This leads to self pity, suffering and tears.

Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Always do your best.

Whatever happens around you, don't take it personally... Nothing other people do is because of you. It is because of themselves.

Every human is an artist. The dream of your life is to make beautiful art.

God is life. God is life in action. The best way to say, "I love you, God," is to live your life doing your best. The best way to say, "Thank you, God," is by letting go of the past and living in the present moment, right here and now. Whatever life takes away from you, let it go. When you surrender and let go of the past, you allow yourself to be fully alive in the moment. Letting go of the past means you can enjoy the dream that is happening right now.

PRELUDE TO A NEW DREAM