GIVING PERMISSION

You can only be subjugated by another if you give them permission. If someone insults you, screams at you, or gossips about you, you can sit and listen to him without letting it affect you, because any effect others’ opinions have requires your permission. And that permission comes the minute you believe another’s words and agree with their judgements.

Consequently, subjugation to the will of another only occurs when you doubt yourself, forget your true internal power, and let imposing beliefs take control of your intent.

I am not oppressed today, because I do not give anyone permission to oppress me. I do not need anyone’s approval to express myself today, as my unconditional self-love reflects the power of my intent, the source of my faith in myself.

I am worthy of my own freedom, and so are you.

Practice

With awareness, remember that no insult or judgement has any power over you unless you agree with it.

Living a Life of Awareness

~ Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.