This is part of our forum rules thread. I thought it was worth a new look, especially this time of year.
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An excellent guide for the SoWal Forum (and life in general) are the "Four Agreements", written by Don Miguel Ruiz, a Toltec Indian, which is totally appropriate as to what we want our forums to be like and what we expect out of you as a participant.
"Four Agreements"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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AllifunnAllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comSt Petersburg13,635 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
AllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comSt Petersburg13,635 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comGood words to live by, for sure.I read the Four Agreements a few years back, a good read.
Beach RunnerBeach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hood
Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hoodGreat pointers, Kurt. No one ever taught me this stuff. I was only taught to excel at my chosen path and love my family. I have done that.
But there is more to life than oneself. I have learned a lot by being a member of this message board. Thank you for that, Kurt.
But there is more to life than oneself. I have learned a lot by being a member of this message board. Thank you for that, Kurt.
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