If
we do not welcome the truth, the memory of a given temptation triggers the same
emotions we felt when we first yielded to it. Consequently, although the
temptation is not actually present, it evokes in us the same reactions and
continues to offer us comfort. For example, you can relive love/hate sequences
endlessly, relishing the sense of growth and the solace which they provide.
Whenever
the truth is unwelcome, you will be drawn into the darkness of the problem
itself simply by thinking about it and this, in turn, will strengthen its
emotional hold over you. Eventually, your evolving sickness gains a
stranglehold over your conscious mind but your ego continues to exist without
being aware of the truth; it can even believe that its degenerating body is
rising, evolving to a state of perfection while your soul aspires to innocence.
In
your egocentric state of mind, the truth always appears as harsh, cruel, wicked
and heartless, while temptation in all of its forms appears as kind, good and
pleasant. You see, the evil you have become involved with masquerades in
appealing disguises. Perhaps the subtlest is that of the understanding and
considerate friend, who comforts you and holds out hopes of glory and adventure
to you. His facade actually conceals a devilish concern for your pride, which
he puffs up with words of condoning approval.
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