44 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category
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Don’t Make Assumptions
Chapter 4: Don’t Make Assumptions, the third agreement in The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz, a principle that addresses the profound impact assumptions can have on our lives. Ruiz explains that making assumptions often leads to misunderstandings, unnecessary conflict, and emotional distress. Many of the problems we face in relationships and life stem from the habit of assuming we know what others are thinking or what they mean by their actions, often without confirming or asking for clarification.…-
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Don’t Take Anything Personally
Don’t Take Anything Personally is the second agreement in The Four Agreements, and it centers on the critical need to detach emotionally from the opinions and actions of others. This principle teaches us that everything people say or do, especially when directed at us, is more about their own internal world—shaped by their beliefs, experiences, and feelings—than it is about us. Ruiz emphasizes that when someone criticizes or reacts negatively, it is often a projection of their own reality and not an…-
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Be Impeccable with Your Word
Chapter 2: THE FIRST AGREEMENT Be Impeccable with Your Word THE FIRST AGREEMENT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE and also the most difficult one to honor. It is so important that with just this first agreement you will be able to transcend to the level of existence I call heaven on earth.The first agreement is to be impeccable with your word. It sounds very simple, but it is very, very powerful.Why your word? Your word is the power that you have to create. Your word is the gift that comes directly from God. The…-
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Domestication and the Dream of the Planet is a powerful concept introduced in The Four Agreements, delving into the ways human consciousness is shaped and controlled by societal expectations. The chapter opens with a striking observation: the life we experience, both when we are awake and asleep, is not purely our own creation but instead a dream—constantly shaped by our thoughts, perceptions, and the collective influences of society. This "dream of the planet" is an ever-evolving narrative, where the…
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION The Smokey Mirror THREE THOUSAND YEARS AGO, THERE WAS A HUMAN just like you and me who lived near a city surrounded by mountains. The human was studying to become a medicine man, to learn the knowledge of his ancestors, but he didn’t completely agree with everything he was learning. In his heart, he felt there must be something more. One day, as he slept in a cave, he dreamed that he saw his own body sleeping. He came out of the cave on the night of a new moon. The sky was clear, and he…-
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The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz offers practical wisdom for personal freedom, teaching four simple principles to break free from limiting beliefs and find peace: Be impeccable with your word, Don’t take anything personally, Don’t make assumptions, and Always do your best. A powerful, transformative read for personal growth.
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Acknowledgments
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS It is a testament to the grace, faith, and aplomb of my editor, Sarah Cantin, that when I told her I wanted to do something completely different that hinged on the reader believing a woman had been married seven times, she said, “Go for it.” Within the safety of that trust, I felt free to create Evelyn Hugo. Sarah, it is with my most sincere thanks that I acknowledge how lucky I am to have you as my editor. Big, big thanks must also go to Carly Watters for all that she has done for my…-
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Chapter 8
Chapter 8 marks a pivotal point in my career, where Little Women became an enticing promise that remained just out of reach. Instead of being granted the role I longed for, I was pushed into a series of sentimental comedies, films designed to mold me into the quintessential Hollywood blonde. Sunset Studios saw my rising popularity as an opportunity to keep me in a specific lane, ensuring that my image was carefully curated to fit their vision. Though I yearned for more challenging roles, I quickly realized…-
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Chapter 4
Chapter 4 begins in Evelyn's foyer, where she and the narrator prepare for the next stage of their journey together. Evelyn, ever the enigma, is calm and poised, while the narrator is caught in a whirlwind of emotions, grappling with how to balance personal ambition with the task ahead. The idea of this project, writing Evelyn’s biography, feels both thrilling and daunting. The narrator knows the importance of what they are about to undertake—capturing the life of a woman who has lived in the spotlight…-
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Evelyn Hugo’s Coming Clean
Evelyn Hugo’s Coming Clean is making waves in the entertainment world, and there’s no shortage of anticipation as her long-awaited revelations approach. This icon of classic Hollywood has been an object of intrigue for decades, and now, after years of silence, she’s ready to share her story. Evelyn, who has lived a life that seems more like a series of epic soap operas than a real biography, is finally opening up about her tumultuous marriages, her rise to fame, and the many personal scandals that…-
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