Diffusions :: The Four Agreements

This book comes highly recommended from the employee lunch table at the Monastery of St. Gertrude!

It was the subject of conversation at a meal recently. Several of us took note of the title. The book was required reading for all the children of one of our employees. Another employee referenced the four agreements during the job interview process.

“Toltec knowledge arises from the same essential unity of truth as all the sacred esoteric traditions found around the world. Though it is not a religion, it honors all the spiritual masters who have taught on the earth. While it does embrace spirit, it is most accurately described as a way of life, distinguished by the ready accessibility of happiness and love.”

This eight-week book discussion will explore Don Miguel Ruiz’s book The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom. In this weekly journey, our group will meet via 1 1/2 hour Zoom sessions, Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm (Pacific) 9-10:30 pm (Eastern), to share thoughts and impressions of each chapter. The four agreements are: Be Impeccable with Your Word, Don’t Take Anything Personally, Don’t Make Assumptions, and Always Do Your Best. We will discuss a chapter a week. After discussing the book’s seven chapters, we will have a final wrap-up session for a total of 8 conversations.

Discussion prompts will be provided on Tuesdays for the week’s discussion. Each meeting will involve a brief prayer/reflection, a review of ground rules, opportunities to share thoughts from the previous week, a tie to the Rule of St. Benedict, and a facilitated group discussion.

Commitment to the weekly reading is essential as is a commitment to attending and sharing in the weekly Zoom sessions. This program is a discussion rather than a lecture. The quality comes from your willingness to participate in the conversation.

Note: Please obtain a copy of The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz with Janet Mills before we begin discussing Chapter 1 … Domestication And The Dream Of The Planet on May 7.

Diffusions offers online programs to further opportunities for prayer, learning, community, and spiritual growth from a Benedictine perspective. We look forward to bringing Wisdom from the Center to you, wherever you are.