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What Dogs Teach Us About Living Life According to ‘The Four Agreements’
“The Four Agreements” by don Miguel Ruiz is probably one of my all-time favorite transformational tomes. It reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, ‘The Four Agreements’ offers a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
Having sold almost 10 million copies in the U.S. alone, this book has definitely had an impact on the millions of readers who are either dabbling in self-improvement, or they’re already experts at it.
“Don Miguel Ruiz’s book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.” — Deepak Chopra
So what does this have to do with dogs?
Dogs are among the most spiritual creatures on the planet. No one understands the meaning of unconditional love, presence, and pure joy like a dog. Untainted by ego, societal pressures, judgement from others or themselves, and the innate ability to be totally, unapologetically themselves, dogs are the very essence of ‘The Four Agreements’.
Everything we do is based on agreements we have made — agreements with ourselves, with other people, with God, with life. However, the most important agreements are the ones we make with…
