Sometimes a platitude needs challenging, such as the idea that you should never think about something negative because what you think about expands. In truth, it’s often the negative that we DON’T think about that expands ... for the very reason that we didn’t think about it!
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What we resist persists. Having thoughts doesn’t mean we are our thoughts. Spiritual practice like meditation has allow me to understand this on a level beyond logic. I find the practice is important to continue. The ego and external evils don’t stop with their practices.
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Replying to @SpiritedgalMo
No, sometimes what we resist dissolves. If the Allies had not resisted Hitler, Hitler would have won the war. It is true that we create what we defend against, but I think it’s important not to misuse that principal to justify complacency.

Jul 11, 2018 · 3:51 PM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
Was referring to thoughts that arise. Understand the need take a stand against evil.
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