Two of my all-time favorite self-help reads are “The Four Agreements”
and “The Mastery of Love”
, both by Don Miguel Ruiz. These aren’t your typical, out-there self-help books. They feel warm and inviting, with a generous dose of personal growth. I could revisit them endlessly without ever losing interest.
“The Four Agreements” encourages personal freedom from the limiting beliefs and agreements we make with ourselves and others that can hold us back. At its heart, it’s about reclaiming your integrity, self-love, and peace by letting go of the need to carry others’ burdens. Don Miguel Ruiz has appeared on Oprah, so if you doubt his talent, take it from the queen of talk herself!
The Four Agreements are as follows:
Be impeccable with your word.
Don’t take anything personally.
Don’t make assumptions.
Always do your best.
He continued the journey in “The Fifth Agreement”
, which came out in 2010.
In “The Mastery of Love”, readers learn to heal emotional wounds, reclaim the freedom and joy that are our birthright, and restore the playfulness essential to loving relationships. It’s not only about healing relationships with others—it’s about healing the relationship you have with yourself.
Both books are quick reads, and revisiting them multiple times is worthwhile. I hope you find as much joy in them as I have!
K
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