The 5th Agreement
Another Don Miguel Ruiz masterpiece. Let me just say I plan to read anything he writes.
The 5th agreement was another insightful book and a must read!
WARNING: This book opens up your mind. Might have you giving advice to your friends like a GURU. People might say you're acting funny cause you are. LOL
On a serious note I could have finished this book in a couple weeks but it took a couple months because I tried it on Audible. I DO NOT like Audible. Having someone else read to me made me feel like I was 5. I kept wanting the guy reading to shut up. Then I questioned myself: "Am I so vain that i only like the sound of my own voice in my head?" LOL. Long story short, I am not continuing my audible subscription. It's just not for me. Having other people read to me is just not my idea of a good time. However, this book was so good I finished it on audible despite my dislike for it (and because audible was doing a free trial, Hello!). I am so glad I did because it was the perfect start to 2018!
I had a conversation with a friend last year and she shared with me that she was "Mad at God" because of some things happening in her personal life. I had just read this book and I was feeling full of wisdom so I said to her, "What agreements did you make with yourself? It's not about God it's about you." We discussed the things that lead to her feeling down and I was able to provide some insight to a great friend. To my surprise those words rolling off my lips helped me as well and that's the beauty of having friends and helping others, you learn about yourself in the process. This book helps you to do exactly that, figure out who you are in this process called life. We are all here together, constantly searching for answers and better ways to live our lives, this book is a reminder to be careful of the agreements you make with yourself and others. Be skeptical, but learn to listen :)
In this book there is a metaphor he uses to describe how we see others and how others see us. It was perfect, a real eye opener in my opinion. A lot of us get caught up in how others see us, this book reminds us that what others see is not important, What do you see? So many great "AHA!" moments in this book. I am definitely going to buy a paper copy soon so that I can reference back to this one when needed. I suggest you all read this one and any of his other books, he's a genius!
Book Worms please tell me what you think about Audible? Is it just me? My little cousin suggested I try it while I am cooking or driving but that drove me crazy too. LOL. What's your reading style? Clearly I'm old school, I need a quiet space and no one in my face. Tell me your thoughts.
*Keep your head in the books*
