DOMESTICATION CAN OCCUR WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECT IT

The Four Agreements - be impeccable with your word; don’t take anything personally; don’t make assumptions; and always do your best - are wonderful teachings that have changed the face of humanity. But despite our best efforts, when we go into the world and interact with others, sometimes we don’t follow them.

Here’s the trick: If you beat yourself up by saying things like, “I took that personally; I am a failure at this!” or “I have been living a spiritual life for years, and I am still not impeccable with my word - ugh!” you have now redomesticated yourself and turned the Four Agreements into the four conditions for your own self-acceptance.

We all strive to be better people, and we’re all going to make some mistakes along the way. The important thing is to be generous and optimistic in your efforts. Domestication is a tough road to exit, but you have all the tools you need to do it.

Practice

Be gentle with yourself today. If you find yourself falling short of a chosen ideal, simply notice it and forgive yourself. Make the action of standing up again the expression of resetting your will by forgiving yourself, and refocus your intention by choosing what you want to manifest with intent.

Living a Life of Awareness

~ Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.