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One of the greatest victories you can gain over someone is to beat him at politeness.

- Josh Billings
US Humorist (1818 - 1885)

 

Hey Blogsite!

I missed you! I had forgotten that I could conveniently email my entries to you. 

 

I’m back from my long vacay…

 

So I’ll be back blogging soon…

 

….after I get over the jetlag…

….after I sort through all the mail….

….and make sure all bills are paid….

….and return all calls….

….and clean the bathrooms….

…..change the sheets…

…..refill the pantry…

…..wash the dirty vacation laundry….

 

You’ll hear from me next year. 

 

JUST KIDDING.

  

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

1. Be Impeccable With Your Word
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

2. Don't Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

3. Don't Make Assumptions
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

4. Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret."

 

— Miguel Ruiz