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LordBuzzKill
Canada
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 Posted - Sep 04 2015 : 7:56:32 PM
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I know that pure and good thoughts naturally start to grow, when you are on the path of enlightenment. Which is what is happening with me.
What about dark thoughts? Should they be growing along side the light thoughts? 
Dark thoughts = negative / evil thoughts. Light thoughts = positive / pure thoughts.
I have noticed that yes I feel a lot more love towards people in general but the dark thoughts are growing along side them as well. They are changing in style as well, more persuasive they are and less aggressive. They are more in line with the thought process of light thoughts but they have a dark end in mind. My mentality and mood changes in that instant when they enter my mind.
When I was younger fear, greed, etc would control me, but now they are a lot more clever. Using good ideals for greater evil ends. Is this normal? This is nothing new to me, I just thought they would eventually run their course and be gone. But I noticed they are going no where and are only growing stronger and more persuasive in their approach.
Is this common or rare on the path to enlightenment? What should I do about them? How should I approach this? Or am I stuck with them for life? |
Edited by - LordBuzzKill on Sep 04 2015 7:58:38 PM |
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sunyata
USA
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Posted - Sep 04 2015 : 8:06:28 PM
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Hi LordBuzzKill,
You may be noticing them more with your increased awareness. The intensity may decrease over time. And when they do appear, you will be able to release it in silence.
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ak33
Canada
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Posted - Sep 04 2015 : 8:28:51 PM
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| I'd say pay no attention to them at all. Continue with your practice. If you devote attention to them they will increase in intensity. |
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LordBuzzKill
Canada
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Posted - Sep 04 2015 : 8:42:37 PM
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Indeed, when I do pay attention to them they sure do increase in intensity. Hmmm this is all so odd. As I notice things my whole world seems to be so different.
Ok I will do that and just let them go into silence.
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riptiz
United Kingdom
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Posted - Sep 05 2015 : 2:01:46 PM
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Hi,
Yes this is normal as the body and mind purify.It is ego trying to tempt you as it doesn't want to be put into the background and diminished.This is why one needs to embrace yamas and niyamas so as to have correct thinking.
L&L
Dave |
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LordBuzzKill
Canada
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Posted - Sep 05 2015 : 8:47:37 PM
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That is good to hear, because of over doing it and the resulting over sensitivity this experience was/is more extreme. But manageable so far.
What kind of Yamas and niyamas would be a good idea to start with?
Right now I am just starting to get back into Deep Meditation from Breath Awareness. Due to over sensitivity. I am using the enhanced version for more balance (Shree I Am Namah) from lesson 369. |
Edited by - LordBuzzKill on Sep 05 2015 9:45:54 PM |
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Bodhi Tree
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Posted - Sep 06 2015 : 12:09:46 AM
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Check out the section on transforming negative emotional energy:
http://www.aypsite.org/340.html
Anything and everything is potential fuel for divine purpose. Even the negativity can be transmuted into refined vibration. Mother Nature wastes nothing! |
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LordBuzzKill
Canada
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Posted - Sep 06 2015 : 05:34:00 AM
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| Thank you BT. That is a good idea. I have been doing something similar already by using my negative experiences to make sure I grow to be a better person by improving myself. |
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nacho3036
Chile
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Posted - Sep 10 2015 : 10:29:06 PM
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| Don't reject them, they are part of you. Buddhist used to transmutate feelings of anger, greed, lust, etc for enlightengment purposes. Don't judge them and accept them. Anyway, who dictates to you waht are good or bad thoughts? Greed and Lust are really powerful, even for enlightengment. Dont box your thinking. |
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LordBuzzKill
Canada
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Posted - Sep 11 2015 : 07:36:14 AM
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| I have been trying to find a way to use them without allow my feelings to boil over. It is difficult, I am having some success with that. Oh I know Greed and Lust are very powerful feelings, among some others as well. |
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