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Chuang Random Page 2: 202

How can I get out of all this? (benevolent, distress, righteous, harm others)

Something is stirring inside you and there is still something rotten within. Outside influences will press upon you and you will find it impossible to control them. It is wiser to shut the gate of your inner self against them.

This is so powerful and challenging, and feels right.

What he is saying here is that many of us get caught up in concern for the news, political issues, helping a group. The problem with this is it necessarily means we are pitted up against other people. Moreover most of our views on a matter are genetic instincts and impulsive reactions, not well thought out perspectives.

These are the stirrings within us- getting involved in external matters produces them. This is what is rotten within us - the inability to stay still, uninvolved, calm and centered, serene.

We need to develop our mind not to be blown by externalities because once in us they will control us, not the other way round.

So learn to shut the inner self gate against all such issues and debates. That way we will retain our peace of mind and as clear and happy a life as possible.

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