THE PARTY

Imagine you’re at a party with a thousand people, and everyone is drunk except you. As you look around, you see that everyone is acting crazy and disoriented; they are not seeing clearly. What’s more, they all think you are drunk, too!

How would you deal with people in this situation? It would be pointless to try to reason with them or to try to convince them of anything. It would be equally pointless to take any of their actions seriously, as they are clearly our of their minds. You may choose to pretend to be drunk just to fit in.

Many others in the Dream of the Planet are so trapped in the fog of the mitote (the thousand voices that occupy the mind, all of which are vying for our attention) that they don’t know who they really are. They act out in various ways, a prisoner of their own ego.

Practice

With awareness, realize that while others may think and act irrationally, you can maintain clarity. At times when you feel like you are being tested by the group, don’t forget who you really are.

Living a Life of Awareness

~ Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.