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Review of Mastery of Self by Don Miguel Ruiz by Author Ross Victory
The Mastery of Self, by Four Agreements author Don Miguel Ruiz, looks at humanity through the Toltec tradition lens, which originated in 10th-12th century Mexico.
Mr. Ruiz frames the notions of society and self through two key ideas:
(1) The Dream of the planet, which is society/collective thought
(2) Personal Dream, which is a personal perspective of the experiencer
The Dream of the planet and the Personal Dream coexist in a state of constant friction. Mr. Ruiz draws parallels between the Dream of the planet and ‘being drunk at a party,’ which is a clear, effective way to visualize his point.
Most of us have been there or at least seen people who’ve had one too many drinks. Some are super drunk and wobble everywhere with loose lips (and loose hips). Some choose to attend the party but do not engage. Then some people decide to participate in the party and are easily lured in. Some people don’t go to the party period. Which one are you?
The Dream of the planet (party drunkenness) is fueled by mass domestication that is so forceful that it…
