text: This is on the spiritual side, not religious, and it's one of my favorite books.  It's called 'The Four Agreements' by Don Miguel Ruiz.  So you can get an idea of what the book's about, the four agreements are:\n\nBe Impeccable With Your Word\nSpeak 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.\n\nDon’t Take Anything Personally\nNothing 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.\n\nDon’t Make Assumptions\nFind 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.\n\nAlways Do Your Best\nYour best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick.  Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.