Revolutionary Agreements: Twelve Ways to Transform Stress and Struggle Into Freedom and Joy

By Marian Head

Book Overview

Revolutionary Agreements is a delightful, practical guide to living a positive life. The book reveals principles tens of thousands have used worldwide to create greater inner peace and fulfillment--whether dealing with the common challenges of marriage and parenthood, effectively managing high-performance work teams, or contributing to improved community and international relations.

In this second edition, the author includes stories from readers who share how their relationships--and lives--were transformed by practicing the Revolutionary Agreements. Also new is a twenty-page section of customized agreements developed by organizations to express and align their team members' values. Additionally, the woman described by Buckminster Fuller as the "best informed human now alive regarding futurism" offers a thought-provoking foreword.

The book opens with an invitation by the author to join her in a revolution to create a positive world by living a positive life. The twelve agreements she offers as tools to effect this revolution are simple, practical and profound, and are organized within three unifying principles: Truth (to be who I am); Acceptance (to accept others for who they are); and Gratitude (to appreciate the gift of this moment).

Easy-to-read chapters show how to apply the Agreements in any situation to reduce unwanted drama and increase inner peace. Each chapter puts its Agreement into larger perspective with "Words of Wisdom," selections of quotations ranging from ancient wisdom to modern insights, followed by a "Focus on Today" section of practical exercises designed to help the reader apply that Agreement immediately.

In the Foreword, Barbara Marx Hubbard writes: "Within the pages of this book are a rare combination of wisdom and practical guidance. For those who desire greater peace in their own lives and in the world, Revolutionary Agreements will be one of your most treasured guidebooks. This book will benefit you whether you are a leader on the front lines of cocreating a better world or you are someone focused on having the best day you can given the complexities of your life."

Former US Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich, 2003 recipient of the Gandhi Peace Award, writes, "Revolutionary Agreements is a thought-provoking and inspiring set of techniques to facilitate true peace in personal relationships . . . a great book."

Dr. TC North, executive coach and coauthor, Fearless Leaders, writes, "Revolutionary Agreements is an invaluable sourcebook for honest, fulfilling relationships in the workplace and beyond. An extraordinary guide for building high-performance cultures."

Reverend Judith Elia writes, "I have used the Agreements with CEOs, church committees, teachers, social workers, students, and government workers to build community and improve self-esteem. Revolutionary Agreements is a new manifesto for the coming of the Age of Peace, Love, and Compassion."

Given the thousands who've experienced Revolutionary Agreements since the first edition was published in 2005, the author writes in this second edition, "The power of practicing these conscious agreements is undeniable. By embodying these Agreements, we can create greater peace in our own lives and thus personally experience greater Peace on Earth now.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0975979639
• ISBN13: 9780975979631
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Marlin Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A Blessing

Life is as simple and as rewarding as we make it. And it doesn't get any simpler or more rewarding than when we live it to its fullest, guided by the intelligence and wisdom of the Revolutionary Agreements! Read them and ride the wave to the glorious future that waits for you.

Reframing your thoughts to reframe your life

This book made me laugh, cry, and look at myself and others in my life in a new light. It's a book everyone can relate to, for don't we all struggle every day with the challenges that sometimes seem so frustrating that they oftentimes take the enjoyment out of life? Revolutionary Agreements is the kind of book that makes sense from the kitchen to the board room to international politics. Pulling from her extensive background in team building (including that of program coordinator for the Soviet-American Citizen's Summit at the end of the cold war), to handling the ticking time-bomb issues of raising a teenager, Head shows us how her 12 Revolutionary Agreements can work in every setting with every kind of person ... if only we will all take advantage of the simplicity, beauty, and joy that these simple beliefs can bring.This beautifully presented book will find itself useful in the home, office, and in the corporate and political world where it will make a distinct difference in those of us who are seeking change, empowerment, and fulfillment in our lives and our relationships.

Bringing Harmony to the World

The power of Revolutionary Agreements brings our minds, hearts and relationships to full attention. Now you can tune into Marian Head's strategies and your human instrument will sing a clearer and stronger song with the world. Read and resonate with you heart, mind and body!

Change your life; Change your world

As I read this book I thought of so many people I would love to give it to. Revolutionary Agreements is brilliantly written, very moving and important. It's full of practical information that can support you in improving the way you communicate and work with others in all areas of your life. This is what the world desperately needs as we attempt to find sanity and create community during these challenging times.

read it now

Revolutionary Agreements is a deceptively simple and incredibly powerful guide to living a richer, deeper and more satisfying life. As someone who has lived and worked with these Agreements for over 20 years, I am thrilled that Marian is offering her stories as a model of success and happiness in such a personal and accessible way. Incorporating any one of these Agreements into your life leads to tremendous growth.