The Four Agreements

I've slowly been reading a very interesting book called "The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom". I'm finding that these four things are speaking to me in a powerful way. I think I have a long way to go before I can fully incorporate these into my life, but they have already had an effect on the way I look at everyday life. If everyone could follow these (highly unlikely that this will happen), I believe that our world could be a much better place. I'm just trying to change myself for now.

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 dreams. 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.

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 circumstances, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.