YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE

Have you ever said, “I don’t have a choice; I have to do it”? Statements like this are especially common when it comes to fulfilling the obligations we have adopted through the Dream of the Planet, such as work, school, or family life. But at the very core, this statement is an untruth, and it is the basis of all domestication. No matter what your circumstances may be, you always have a choice. Don’t give it away by making the statement “I have to” and believing it.

Practice

Nothing breaks domestication like remembering you have a choice. Next time you feel obligated to do something, remember that you don’t really have to unless you want to. If you choose to do the thing, say to yourself beforehand, “I want to do this.”

There will no doubt be some situations in which you find yourself saying, “I don’t want to.” Guess what? You won’t. Your choice will be exercised.

Living a Life of Awareness

~ Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.