retinoid
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Those who follow eastern influenced reincarnation thought are well aware of the danger of desire (MAYA). It is an 'illusion' and it ties us to the cycle of birth and death.
However without desire, we aren't living. Perhaps subconsciously, our hearts are beating because of our desire for it to do so. We wouldn't have children, do well in school, make money, help others without desire.
So what is the balance of having desire, yet still being able to achieve liberation?
Is overindulging in food, sex, alcohol, etc. once in a while truly bad for spirituality? Do you need to not have any desire? Or is it a state of mind (you can overindulge sometimes but your mind is detached from the act)...
However without desire, we aren't living. Perhaps subconsciously, our hearts are beating because of our desire for it to do so. We wouldn't have children, do well in school, make money, help others without desire.
So what is the balance of having desire, yet still being able to achieve liberation?
Is overindulging in food, sex, alcohol, etc. once in a while truly bad for spirituality? Do you need to not have any desire? Or is it a state of mind (you can overindulge sometimes but your mind is detached from the act)...