It has been said that there are four “natural” enemies which we must face at some point in our lives, and which must be overcome:
Fear
Sobriety
Power
Old Age
They can be thought of as overarching moods, covering years, and are not entirely faced sequentially though one dominates for a given period.
Fear debilitates and confines. Its mantra is: “I can’t!
Sobriety leads to arrogance. It chants: “I’m the one who sees clearly. I know better!”
Power turns to love of domination. It demands: “Obey me!”
Old Age relinquishes and gives up. It repeats incessantly: “I’m old and no longer useful”.
Reflect on these four usurpers of the Light and identify which one is surreptitiously stealing away your awareness at this moment in time.
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Summing up these “moods” in a few simple words is a really good way of “checking” where one is at any one time. Beautifully summarised.Thanks.
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Yes. I find it helpful too. Hope you’re well!
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