The Four Agreements

ByJoelyn K. Foyin partial fulfillment ofEDTC 570Courseware AuthoringDr. CzelusniakApril 25, 2003

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There is a belief in the earth now that we are transitioning from the Piscean Age to the Aquarian Age. The transition began in the late 1880s and will continue until approximately 2012. This is also the year the Mayan Calendar ends. Some have interpreted this to mean that the world will end. Others believe that the world will end “as we know it”. However one interprets this transition time, there are changes happening very quickly which can be verified everywhere one looks.

One method of staying centered in a time of great change is to practice principles which have stood the test of time. The Toltec principles proposed by Don Miguel Ruiz and known as “The Four Agreements” are thousands of years old. This is a time when the mysteries of ancient civilizations are being brought into the light of day once again. Don Miguel Ruiz puts these ancient teachings in simple language.

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The Four Agreements Course will be just one element of a complete

website dedicated to the study and practice of

the four agreements in everyday life.

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can be found in the reference materials, as they will be taken from the two sources cited.

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The Preassessment will identify those who are currently prepared to attend the Course.

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identified those qualified to take the Course, the Course Objectives will be available through a

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Anyone who is not identified as currently prepared to take the Course will, however,

have access to some of the Course lessons and exercises. In addition,

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website itself which will not be username and password protected.

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For instance, there will be lectures available

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Some exercises

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And links to other resources for practical

spirituality in our chaotic times.

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The Course is delivered within the context of a

complete website dedicated to the study

and practice of the Four Agreements.

The Goal To define the four agreements

(behaviorist) To discuss their practical use

(cognitive) To display through journaling their

application in ordinary life

(constructivist)

Our goal in the Course will be to define the four

agreements, then to discuss their practical

use, and finally to display through journaling their

application in ordinary life

Target Audience Adults Spiritually mature Intuitively understand the

difference between spirituality, religion and theology

Willing to actively work on themselves using these principles

The preassessment will identify our target

audience for the Course -- those adults who are spiritually mature, who intuitively understand

the difference between spirituality, religion and theology, and who are willing to actively work on themselves using

these principles.

Courseware Methodology Lectures and audio clips Online assessment(s) E-mail discussion Online, written or electronic

journaling

The Course will utilize a variety of methods for

online learning -- lectures and audio clips, online assessment(s), e-mail discussion and

online, written or electronic journaling.

Main Course Topics Domestication and the dream Be impeccable with your word Don’t take anything personally Don’t make assumptions Always do your best Breaking old agreements Heaven on earth

The Course topics will follow the chapter order

of the book by Don Miguel Ruiz. Chapter 1

and Topic 1 is “Domestication and the dream” … and so on …

until we’ve practiced each idea.

Course Objectives Terminal Objective

To define the four agreements Enabling Object

To apply the four agreements in everyday life situations

The Course Objective is to define the four agreements. The learner’s deeper

understanding of these life principles will be

evidenced by applying the four agreements in everyday life situations.

Course Objectives Terminal Objective

To define the four agreements Enabling Object

To apply the four agreements in everyday life situations

Through the group discussion within the Course, learners will

share their comprehension of this

application of principles to life.

Self Test

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Question 1:Which of the statements below will NOT be included in

the study of the four agreements?

A. Always do your best

C. Be impeccable with your word

B. Don’t make assumptions

D. Everything is about me

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Go ahead! Find the correct answer by

clicking your mouse on the sound icons.

When you hear applause, you’ve found the correct

answer to the preview question.

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1) D 2) D 3) B 4) A 5) B 6) D 7) C

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Conclusion

In these uncertain times some are desperate for ancient principles which may facilitate adaptation to change

In these uncertain times some are desperate for ancient principles which may facilitate adaptation

to change.

Conclusion

The Four Agreements as taught by Don Miguel Ruiz may provide such assistance

The Four Agreements as taught by Don Miguel Ruiz may provide such

assistance.

Conclusion

This course will provide initial introduction to these principles, in-depth discussion, and straightforward practice

This Course will provide initial introduction to these principles, in-

depth discussion, and straightforward practice.

References

Ruiz, M. A. 1997. The four agreements: a practical guide to personal freedom. Amber-Allen Publishing Co., San Rafael, CA. 138pp.

This book will be required for the Course. It can be found online

or at your local bookstore.

References

Ruiz, M. A. 2000. The four agreements companion book: using the four agreements to master the dream of your life. Amber-Allen Publishing Co., San Rafael, CA. 210pp.

This book is recommended for the

Course.