The Four Agreements – Summarized for Busy People: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom: A Toltec Wisdom Book

We hide our true selves by putting on social masks so that others won’t judge us based on their idea of perfection

Words are often used to blame, curse, and destroy others; they’re used to express hate, anger, resentment, and jealousy. We create chaos through words and breed hatred among nations, races, people, and families. We drag others down with us upon falling and remain in this fearful state. But when we listen to others’ opinions and trust their word, we create an agreement that can add to our established beliefs. People throwing negative words usually are not aware of what they’re doing, that’s why it’s important to forgive them.

true justice arises from every mistake committed and true injustice arises from how many times we make a mistake

Speak up when you’re asking for what you want.

loving someone will mean accepting them without forcing them to change.

In truth, people don’t change because of other people, they change simply because they want to.

these assumptions bring nothing but suffering. Why not just ask a question? That won’t hurt.

There are a lot of things we assume in life thinking that they’re true despite causing problems later on. This can cause misunderstandings, taking things personally, and unnecessary drama. You may find yourself scared to clarify so you create these guesses and believe you’re right

hen someone who doesn’t treat you walks out of your life, see it as a gift.

important to trust yourself and make a choice about trusting what others say.