THE DREAMERS---They are the architects of greatness. Their vision lies within their souls. They never see the mirages of Fact, but peer beyond the veils and mists of doubt and pierce the walls of unborn Time.
Makers of empire, they have fought for bigger things than crowns and higher seats than thrones.
They are the Argonauts, the seekers of the priceless fleece--The Truth. Through all the ages they have heard the voice of destiny call to them from the unknown vasts.
Their brains have wrought all human miracles. In lace of stone their spires stab the Old World's skies and with their golden crosses kiss the sun.
They are the chosen few…the blazers of the way, who never wear a doubt's bandage on their eyes…who starve and chill and hurt, but hold to courage and to hope, because they know that there is always proof of truth for them who try--that only cowardice and lack of faith can keep the seeker from his chosen goal, but if his heart be strong and if he dream enough and dream it hard enough, he can attain, no matter where men failed before.
Walls crumble and the empires fall. The tidal wave sweeps from the sea and tears a fortress from its rocks. The rotting nations drop off Time's bough, and only things the dreamers make live on.
They are the Eternal Conquerors their vassals are the years.
-----Herbert Kaufmam
“The Four Agreements” summarize principles for life from ancient Toltec wisdom – one of the indigenous peoples of Mexico. They are principles that are consistent with First Nations teaching as know by those preparing these materials. The agreements are:
Be impeccable with your word (Careful and Honest): 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 protection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinion 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.
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 circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.
One additional ‘agreement’ not in the book: