The Four Agreements

THIS book changed my life. It's a simple little book, with 4 simple little agreements that are sometimes very difficult to do. I will spend the next 4 posts going over each agreement...

But first let me share a little story... Last year, I was invited to be a guest speaker on the radio. Also to be a guest that night was Don Miguel Ruiz. I was beyond excited!! I'm such a fan of him and his work and I was going to be on the radio with him!!

The day came and I had pneumonia, but I would not let that deter me. Out of my sick bed, I drove myself to Laguna Beach and crawled into the studio. Don (we are on a first name basis now) was going to call in... We had some time to chat before the program started and he truly IS an incredible man. So kind. So gentle. I just adore him.

The program began and Don lost his connection. He could hear us, but we couldn't hear him... and the phone lines were lit up with callers who had questions for Don. The radio host said, "Well, Dr. Krista will be happy to take your calls". I wasn't happy about that... at all. I felt the pressure and became so frightened.

The first caller, a woman had a situation and she wanted to ask how to approach it using the agreements. It was like a bolt hit me. Suddenly, I knew the answer... it was clear and I was confident. I spoke to the woman as if I had written the Four Agreements myself.

And the rest of the calls went just like that. Because I had read the book (a gazillion times) and became a student of the teachings and practiced the agreements in my daily life... I knew it. I could speak to it. And it was a great experience!!

As the show concluded, Don called back into the studio. He was so apologetic for the technical difficulties. He said he listened to me and thought I did really well. OMG! Don Miguel Ruiz complimented ME. I didn't even know what to say... I mean, I said "thank you", but beyond that... I was speechless ~ which it's pretty difficult to render ME speechless.

Tomorrow (or so) I'll talk about the First Agreement: Be Impeccable With Your Words