On days she felt sick, her "best" was simply resting. On days she was energized, her "best" was high productivity. By doing her best—no more, no less—she finally stopped the cycle of self-judgment.
Elena’s first stone was her habit of self-criticism and office gossip. Her mentor taught her that words are like seeds; once planted, they grow. She began to use her word for truth and love, refusing to join in the "poisonous" talk at the water cooler and replacing her inner critic with kindness. Los Cuatro Acuerdos
The final stone was Elena’s perfectionism. Her mentor reminded her that "your best" changes depending on whether you are healthy or tired. On days she felt sick, her "best" was simply resting
Elena still lives in San Miguel, but the invisible backpack is gone. By following these Four Agreements , she transformed her "madness" into a life of personal freedom and joy. Los Cuatro acuerdos by Miguel Ruiz - Goodreads Elena’s first stone was her habit of self-criticism