Let the heart be free

Author: Don Miguel Ruiz
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: "The Four Agreements" is an extraordinary and unique book. It takes a grand perspective but starts with the small. It uses four ounces of force to move a thousand pounds; it pulls one hair to move the entire body. It's like Chinese acupuncture: a few thin silver needles, accurately targeting the acupoints, can relieve decades of pain. This book claims it can transform your beliefs and personality, a proposition that is undeniably grand. But the prescription the author offers consists of just five words: "Don't make assumptions." This prescription is undeniably simple. "In 'The Four Agreements,' Don Miguel Ruiz reveals the origin of the 'self-restraint' agreement and argues that this agreement robs us of joy and causes unnecessary suffering. To break these agreements, we must adopt four other seemingly simple yet powerful agreements as our guiding principles. These four agreements, rooted in ancient Toltec wisdom, possess an incredible magic; they can quickly transform our lives, bringing us a new experience of freedom, happiness, and love."