We always “choose” our reaction to feelings.

Negative habitual reactions to feelings create a

spiritual barrier. In order to be released, these

unconscious reactions must be made conscious.

For most of us, it is essential that psychological

clearing be done along with meditation. One reason

practice can be so difficult is that many of us still

hold unresolved unconscious feelings and beliefs.

Learning

We are learning to work with the wonderful, pure,

raw energy of negative feelings. We are discovering

a skillful method for transforming these feelings

into positive compassionate actions. We do not

need to react habitually, foolishly or immaturely.

We do not need to repress these wonderful, rich

energies. We are learning to locate, guide, transform

and release these memories and feelings through

more conscious and desirable actions. We are

learning that we have a choice to redirect our

destructive tendencies. We need neither fear nor

deny them. We can use them to kill or to liberate,

to be violent or loving. Through this practice we

choose more compassionate responses to the

conditions and circumstances we encounter

in our lives.

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