There are three core values in our classroom: Integrity         -Do the right thing, even when it is hard. Responsibility    -Do what you are supposed to do when it is supposed to be done.   Respect           -Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. In addition we also work on... the four agreements!  Don Miguel Ruiz wrote a book called The Four Agreements, published in 1997. The Four Agreements come from the ancient Toltec wisdom of the native people of Southern Mexico. The Toltec were 'people of knowledge' - scientists and artists who created a society to explore and conserve the traditional spiritual knowledge and practices of their ancestors. The Toltec viewed science and spirit as part of the same entity, believing that all energy - material or ethereal - is derived from and governed by the universe. Here are short descriptions of the agreements: Agreement One:  Be impeccable with your word - 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. Agreement Two: Do not take anything personally - Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you will not be the victim of needless suffering Agreement Three: Do not 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. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life. Agreement Four:  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, simple do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.