Don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements” Reviewed by Seneca Denise Malone, M.A.

Seneca Denise Malone
7 min readApr 26, 2024

In today’s noisy and chaotic life, Don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements” is a clear and wise guide. Combining old Toltec teachings with practical advice, Ruiz leads readers on a journey toward personal freedom and spiritual growth.

“The Four Agreements” offers a simple but powerful way to understand life’s challenges. By relying on the ancient wisdom of the Toltec people, Ruiz outlines four key agreements that can free us from our own limits and pain.

This introduction gives readers a first look at the essential ideas in the book, preparing them for an in-depth look at each agreement later. Here, Ruiz explains how society’s norms and collective beliefs often hide our true selves essentially locking us in a cycle of fear, judgment, and suffering.

Moreover, Ruiz highlights the powerful benefits of adopting the four agreements be impeccable with your word, don’t take anything personally, don’t make assumptions, and always do your best. This process invites readers to question their deep-seated beliefs and habits. This questioning clears a path for significant personal change and spiritual growth.

As readers take this path of self-discovery and freedom, they find guidance in Ruiz’s kind wisdom and steady dedication to truth. “The Four…

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Seneca Denise Malone

Creative writer, Life & Mindset coach offering Book reviews& mindset techniques to reprogram your mind & live the life of your dreams! #mindset #manifesting