A Good Reminder - The Four Agreements

As readers of this blog have heard, yoga and meditation make many spiritual principles easier to live moment to moment. It just comes with the territory.

I enjoy being a part of an ashram that does not adhere to one belief - a good idea can come from anywhere - and ultimately we are all after the same things (I don't need to tell you, smart reader, what those things are).

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is one of those wonderful books that distills how to live a good life to a few practical principles.

They can help us detect where there's friction in our life that needs attention. They may prompt questions, like:

• Am I not doing my best, and if not, why?
• Have I lied about something, or am I lying on a consistent basis?
• Does someone consistently irritate me? Am I taking it personally because their behavior is something I don't like inside myself?
• Am I constantly assuming negative things? What do I get out of engaging in gossip or drama instead of just loving people without judgement?

And while you're working on these, treat yourself to some yoga and watch all four get a LOT easier.

Peace and love!