There is a book by Don Miguel Ruiz called the Four Agreements. These agreements act as guideposts for a happy fulfilled life. I thought I would share the first agreement with you as I believe in it wholeheartedly.
BE IMPECCABLE WITH
YOUR WORD:
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the
word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your
word in the direction of truth and love.
Imagine being so clear in your thoughts that you are able to articulate exactly what you want to say with confidence. Now imagine that the words coming from your mouth are like darts whirling toward the person you are talking to and that those words hit the target. Your words have a direct impact on everyone you meet so it is extremely important to choose your words wisely.
Say out loud the following words: hurt, pain, anger, hate.
How did that make you feel?
Now say out loud the following words: love, joy, giggles, tomato.
How did THAT make you feel?
Hopefully you felt the difference. There is an energy around every word you say and every thought you think.
If your mind only focuses on supportive and loving thoughts about yourself and others there is much more room for clarity and positive energy abounds. It will be much easier to stay true to your self and communicate that truth.
You can easily follow your internal compass when your mind and mouth are not bogged down by what ifs, should of's, and verbal pooh!
So I challenge you to become aware of how you talk to yourself and others. As they say "If you can't say something nice, don't say it at all." And I say "If you can't THINK something nice don't think it at all." Its a waste of valuable mind space!
Imagine being so clear in your thoughts that you are able to articulate exactly what you want to say with confidence. Now imagine that the words coming from your mouth are like darts whirling toward the person you are talking to and that those words hit the target. Your words have a direct impact on everyone you meet so it is extremely important to choose your words wisely.
Say out loud the following words: hurt, pain, anger, hate.
How did that make you feel?
Now say out loud the following words: love, joy, giggles, tomato.
How did THAT make you feel?
Hopefully you felt the difference. There is an energy around every word you say and every thought you think.
If your mind only focuses on supportive and loving thoughts about yourself and others there is much more room for clarity and positive energy abounds. It will be much easier to stay true to your self and communicate that truth.
You can easily follow your internal compass when your mind and mouth are not bogged down by what ifs, should of's, and verbal pooh!
So I challenge you to become aware of how you talk to yourself and others. As they say "If you can't say something nice, don't say it at all." And I say "If you can't THINK something nice don't think it at all." Its a waste of valuable mind space!
