527. Denial

When you say to yourself "I am not in this situation, I don't care." when in fact you are in that very situation, then you are in a state of denial. Denial equals Delusion. This is a very unhealthy mental state and should be avoided at all costs. When you deny what you know in your heart to be true, you are practicing Active Ignorance. In short you are lying to yourself. It leads only to misery and pain.

Denial is a major gateway to mental illness and ultimately, if taken to its logical conclusion, leads one to madness and destruction.

When a situation that you do not like develops, rather than going into denial, stand back and review and evaluate it thoroughly. See what, if anything, is to be done about it. Work out what the most appropriate response is and take action on it. Then let the bally thing go and move on from it.

You do not always have to respond immediately. Oftentimes, you have enough time to meditate and consider all your options before rushing in.

228.Faults to be Eliminated

Beware of the following faults and whenever you see them in yourself, work hard to eliminate them.
1. Recklessness which leads to Destruction.
2. Cowardice which leads to Capture.
3. A hasty Temper that can be provoked leading to Defeat and Slavery.
4. A delicacy of Honour which is sensitive to Shame.
5. Over-solicitude for others exposing you to worry and trouble.(Boundary issue).

Mark these well if you are to avoid destruction of your state (self).