The fourth chord, of course, comes after that – strive to achieve perfection by doing your best. Symbols and words also represent how we interpret the world, and these are the things we consider real. What is beauty? What is ugliness? These are things that have been built around ideals and norms. But who decides that? Who decides what is beautiful and what is ugly? These are the things that we need to look at much more critically. In the Four Accords, Don Miguel Ruiz revealed how the process of our upbringing or “domestication” can make us forget the wisdom with which we were born. Throughout our lives, we make many agreements that are directed against ourselves and cause unnecessary suffering. The Four Accords help us break these self-limiting agreements and replace them with agreements that bring us personal freedom, happiness and love. First, we must accept absolute truths. Some things are real, but that doesn`t mean we take the world for granted. We must distinguish between what is real and what has been built. We have learned that it depends on how we perceive and interpret reality.

Symbols are real, but their meanings are adaptable. Therefore, we can change the way we see beauty, ugliness, success, intelligence, etc. Find the courage to ask questions and express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as possible to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With a single agreement, you can completely change your life. One of the most important agreements we can make with ourselves is to seek the truth. This means that we have to listen. Even if we don`t always agree with the views and beliefs of others, we must commit to listening.

Once we have listened, we can interpret which symbols are sold to us, what views of the world make us believe. This will help us get a little closer to reality and absolute truth. We often experience fear and confusion because our bodies are at odds with what is going on in our heads. And as we get older, life becomes much more complicated. Why is it called the agreement and not the law or practice? Now, Don Miguel Ruiz joins his son Don Jose Ruiz to offer a new perspective on the Four Accords and a powerful new agreement to transform our lives into our personal paradise: the Fifth Agreement. The Fifth Agreement brings us to a deeper level of awareness of the power of the Self and brings us back to the authenticity with which we were born. In this captivating sequel to the book that has changed the lives of millions of people around the world, we remember the greatest gift we can give ourselves: the freedom to be who we really are. Maybe your perception of right and wrong comes from a religious belief? If so, what is the reason why you belong to a particular religion? Is it because you grew up with this belief? Maybe you were introduced to religion later in life? Maybe you have given up your faith? Either way, your religious views are part of the reality you have created for yourself. And that`s where things get complicated. If you talk to most people about their religion, they will all say that theirs is the “right one.” Who is right? What is the truth? Every artist distorts the truth, but you don`t have to judge what someone says or call that person a liar. We all tell lies in one way or another, not because we want to lie.

It is because of what we believe; It`s because of the symbols we`ve learned and how we use all those symbols. Once you are aware of it, the fifth chord makes a lot of sense, and it can make a very big difference in your life. Most of us have heard of Don Miguel Ruiz`s four accords, but now there is a fifth agreement. While I was away, on a business trip, I ventured into a cool little shop and saw the new book. It didn`t take me long to realize that I had to buy it and read it again. I`ve donated over a dozen of these books – this is one of the ones you want to share with others. The Fifth Agreement is based on the classic cult of mutual aid The Four Agreements. It explores self-control, the pursuit of wisdom, and the search for our ultimate truth.

By maintaining this agreement, we will be more enlightened. The story of you is everything you know about yourself. And when I say that, I`m talking to you, knowing what you think you are, not for yourself, the person, what you really are. As you can see, I make a distinction between you and you because one of you is real and one of you is not real. You, the physical man, are real; You are the truth. You, knowledge – you are not real; They are virtual. You only exist because of the agreements you have made with yourself and with the other people around you. You, the acquaintance, come from the words you hear in your head, from all the opinions of the people you like, the people you don`t like, the people you know and, most importantly, the people you will never meet. Perception is something that differs significantly from person to person. We perceive things differently based on our moods, how we interpret the world around us, our worldviews and beliefs, our social and cultural backgrounds, etc. The fifth agreement deals with perception and the overall vision.

We often talk about “big picture” or “thinking outside the box,” but what do these sayings mean and how do we put them into practice? Practicing the fifth chord is like solving a puzzle. You may have a box of puzzle pieces, but until you put them together, you won`t be able to see the big picture. And overall, it`s often about interpreting and decoding symbols. Sometimes it seems too painful because of all the grief we`ve gained along the way. Still, you can`t run away from agreements. All four chords have been printed for years and attached to my fridge. The words are relevant and wise and help me live a life with less stress and grief. It delves deeply into the problems that many of us experience in our daily lives. This is one of those “must reads”! I love how trips to small shops lead you to something you might need. I hope you will enjoy my summary of the agreements.

Maybe you`ll buy it the next time you go out to bookstores. For those who have it, it may be a little boost to reopen it. The Fifth Agreement advises us to seek our own truth, to discover who we really are, and to discover what is really important. This process boils down to understanding that we have built the world and the expectations we have of ourselves. We have built beauty, success, performance, intelligence and so on. 9. The dream of first attention – Victims who grow up do not mean stopping, exploring and taking a defensive stance. Needless to say, things often go in a predictable direction. The focus is on the word or should you prefer the term “okay”. Symbolic meaning is both explained and presented as an asset, not as a universal truth. 5.

Truth or Fiction – The Third Agreement: Don`t Make Assumptions Let`s Clarify It. When it comes to being skeptical, people often have misleading theories about what skepticism and selfishness are. A good book can facilitate the meeting between practices and personal opinion: 3. The story of you – The first chord: Be impeccable with your word You may remember the four chords. The first is to be impeccable with our words, to strengthen ourselves and others. We should not demolish others, and we should also encourage ourselves to prosper. Second, whatever happens, we must learn not to take it personally. When other people use their words to tear us down, belittle us, or spread rumors, it`s a reflection of their character, not ours. Third, never make assumptions.

If we don`t know the answer to something, we should have the curiosity to ask questions and seek the truth. After all, no matter how difficult it may seem, we always have to do our best. If you`ve ever wondered what bravery is. Don Miguel Ruiz and Don Jose Ruiz just gave you a hint: once you realize that almost nothing you know about symbols is true, then skepticism has a much greater meaning. .