'The Fifth Agreement' Book Summary in English | Be Skeptical, but Learn to Listen | Power of doubt

Показать описание

THE FIFTH AGREEMENT
By DON MIGUEL RUIZ
The Toltecs were a society of ancient people who were known for their knowledge in the fields of science and art. They came together at Teotihuacan, a city known for its ancient pyramids, and formed a society of masters and students. Over time, the society was forced to hide their knowledge from those who were not prepared to use it wisely, and this led to the European conquest of Mexico and the misuse of Toltec teachings by a few individuals.
Fortunately, the teachings have been passed down through different lineages of naguals, and they are now available to be accessed by anyone willing to learn them. Toltec wisdom is not a religion, but it does honour all the spiritual masters who have taught on the earth. It is most accurately described as a way of life that is distinguished by the ready accessibility of happiness and love.
It’s All in the Program
The message that a child delivers to the world is that they are an angel, a messenger from the infinite. Everything that a child needs to be who they are is in the program, and the process of learning to speak and use symbols begins at birth. Children learn to be good or bad, right or wrong, by following the rules and values of their family and society. Through the process of domestication, all the information that a child needs to be a good human is downloaded into their head by agreement.
Everything we learn goes into our minds by agreement, and it stays in our minds by agreement, but first, it goes through attention.
Attention is important because it is the part of the mind that allows humans to concentrate on a single object or thought. It is also the channel we use to send and receive messages from human to human. Through attention, information from the outside is conveyed to the inside and vice versa. Attention is the bridge we use to open the bridge from one mind to another mind. Before domestication, humans don't care about what they looked like or what they are. After domestication, humans try to be good enough for everyone else, but they are never good enough for themselves because they can never live up to their image of perfection.
The Art of Humans
The author explains the importance of agreements in our lives. He talks about how we make agreements with ourselves, with society, and with others by learning the symbols that we use. These symbols have meaning only because we agree on their meaning. If we don't agree, the symbols are meaningless. The author also explains how agreements change depending on the language that we are speaking and the culture that we are in.
The tree in our garden will depend on how we feel about it, and our feelings will depend on the symbols we use to represent it. Our interpretation of the tree is not exactly the truth, but it is a reflection of the truth. The real truth is what is true for everyone, no matter what their interpretation may be. What matters is our awareness of what is real and what is virtual. If we can learn to be aware of what is real, we can begin to change our beliefs and create a better, more fulfilling life. The Toltecs were masters of the human mind, and by understanding what the human mind is and how it works, we can begin to master our own life and the lives of those around us.
The First Agreement
Be Impeccable with Your Word
The author is discussing the power that humans have to create stories. Every one of us has a story that we share, and this story is the truth for us because we believe that it's the truth. We create the story of our own lives, the story of our family, the story of our community, the story of our country, the story of humanity, and the story of the entire world. Every one of us has a message that we deliver to ourselves, and everyone and everything around us.
The first agreement is to be impeccable with your words. This means that you should always positively use your words, and never use them to hurt or insult others. When you are impeccable with your word, you create a life of freedom and fulfilment. Remember, you are the creator of your own life story. The word is pure magic, and when you adopt the first agreement, magic just happens in your life. Your intentions and desires come easily because there is no resistance, there is no fear; there is only love. You are at peace, and you create a life of freedom and fulfilment in every way.
The Second Agreement
Don’t Take Anything Personally