"When we become too attached to an ideal, the first thing that we lose is respect; first for the people around us, and eventually for ourselves." ~ Miguel Ruiz, Jr.
How attached are we to our beliefs?
In this work, Miguel Ruiz, Jr., explains how extreme levels of attachment serve as potential causes of suffering in our lives. As he unfolds the details of each level, Ruiz provides significant insights along the attachment spectrum and how they impact the ways in which we function.
As you examine your attachment to various beliefs, a clearer view of self can emerge along with seeking answers to what dictates your response patterns. These revelations can lead to attempts to diminish the strongholds of negative attachment levels in our lives.
"Looking at the story of your life, do you take action as dictated by your attachment to knowledge, or do you use knowledge to take an action based on the awareness of your present moment?" ~ Miguel Ruiz, Jr.
After this reading you may be encouraged to look at the following:
What are your current core beliefs?
At what levels of attachment have you been operating?
How would adjusting the levels of attachment to your beliefs transform your daily existence?
