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There is a deep, ancient truth which surfaces here:

The very ‘negative’ emotions themselves provide the energy which causes transformation into a higher state of being…

The unevolved qualities of each sign are the same thing as the evolved qualities — it is all energy … the only difference is the level of vibration.

Our very weaknesses give us the strength for growth.

In the brilliant teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, this key (to inner growth, to light, to whatever you wish) is expressed very clearly: They teach that there are basically five different general categories of ‘negative’ — or separating, alienating, contracting — emotions. (In Tibetan, the word for these emotions is the same word as ‘poisons’ — for they can indeed poison us, so that we do not experience the true purity of our being.)

Each of these ‘negative’ emotions, when confronted, clearly looked at, and by doing so, understood, becomes changed, transmuted into one of the five wisdoms:

When we look at our ignorance, we can truly find deep understanding — the wisdom which comprehends the ultimate nature of reality.

When we look at our pride or arrogance, we can find the wisdom of equanimity — the vision which sees the oneness of everything.

When we confront our jealousy and careless passion, we can discover the “discriminating wisdom” — the power to differentiate and analyze. In some respects, this is the opposite of the wisdom which sees the oneness of everything.

When we openly confront our fears, we can find the “all-accomplishing wisdom” — the ability to take care of business.

When we confront our anger, it becomes transmuted into the “mirror-like wisdom” — the ability to be a mirror for others, to reflect their true nature and level of awareness.

A message to myself –

Don’t reject the sadness,

Don’t reject the sorrow,

Don’t reject the suffering

And the pain

Blessed are these things

For thru them we grow

Into true understanding

Of our way