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5th-Oct-2008 03:04 am - More on greed
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"The ego became dominant as the result of its ancient atavistic origin as being essential to primitive survival. To the ego, a want is interpreted as a 'need' and a 'have to have'. Thus, its seeking can become frantic, and all caution can be thrown to the winds.

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Because the problem is internal rather than external, attempts to control compulsive cravings with 'will power' (the ego) rarely succeed, nor does gratification of the endless desire, which only gives temporary relief."

(Transcending the Levels of Consciousness, 129)

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5th-Oct-2008 02:57 am - Using desire constructively... rather than compulsively and greedily
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"Constructive desire results in the pleasing fulfillment of chosen options based on their completion in view of the resources of reason, followed by an act of the will, and these in turn affect the overall level of consciousness. Thus, wantingness and desire can be replaced by choice and decision.

The downside of desire is expressed by its compulsory quality, which can lead to constant craving and drivenness."

(Transcending the Levels of Consciousness, 120)


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