Before I even knew I was embarking on a journey of self-discovery and reinvention, I read a little book called The Four Agreements that made a significant impact on the trajectory of my life. I highly recommend this transformative gem to anyone who hasn’t yet been enlightened by the principles contained within its covers. I just finished reading again and, as with the first reading, came away with several nuggets of valuable insight.
I was reminded of the thousands of unwritten and unspoken agreements we have made throughout our lives—to ourselves as well to others—most of which are based on something we’ve either been taught, assumptions or fabrications we’ve made up on our own.
Where do these agreements come from?
Parents, siblings, teachers, bosses, friends and just about anyone else we listen to can plant these seeds that often grow into one of these unspoken agreements that frequently become beliefs.
And once our beliefs are set, we proceed through life as if it is our truth. The Four Agreements author, Don Meguel Ruiz, refers to this surrendering to our beliefs process as “the domestication of humans” where we learn how to live without questioning the source.
The fact is that many, if not most, of these beliefs are rather useless and can be detrimental to our growth, expansion, and the ability to consider what else might be going on here.
The Sowers of said seeds didn’t necessarily intend to contaminate our minds. Afterall, they were only doing what they, too, had learned along the journey of their own domestication.
What agreements do you have in place keeping you
from creating the life you desire?
Whether you are facing a major life transition, a divorce, or simply want more in life than what you’re experiencing, you can change.
It all starts with investigating the uninvestigated beliefs and perceptions, and asking yourself, “is what I believe TRUE for me?” “If not, How do I make that old agreement null and void and create a new agreement?“
Anyone can do this, it may not be easy,
but it is possible.
If you’re ready to change some agreements in your life and could use some help, schedule a free consultation with me today and together we’ll explore what’s possible for you.
Love and Light,
Michèle