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Old 06-06-2018, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Iamit
That only applies to those who believe there is somewhere to get. For those who dont believe that, those mechanisms, or anything else for that matter, dont have to be dislodged.

Those who despair when presented with tasks to complete should therefore not be overly discouraged and can consider (with their minds:) The Direct Approach.:)

Yes, nothing needs to be dislodged - and the point is that even after realisation some tendencies or dispositions will remain because they are not dependent on the delusion of a separate self but are the result of certain biological/naturalistic factors.

For (a not particularly great) example: say that you have a depression caused by an undiagnosed allergy to certain foods. This allergy creates a chemical imbalance in the brain. No amount of spiritual insight will dislodge this biological interference - so in this scenario you could be realised and be prone to mood swings (of course, how the mood is then dealt with/overcome is another matter.) On the other hand, you may have a depression that arises from feelings of low self-esteem and unworthiness. In this case, the whole foundation of the narrative of an ‘unworthy me’ is questionable and would most certainly dissolve in the realisation of your true nature.
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