Most people on the path say they want to get rid of their desires. It’s an impossible ba le. Have you ever tried to get rid of a desire? It’s be er to adopt new and be er desires. e old ones will then go away on their own. So, if you love to eat sugary candy but know that is not healthy, you can desire instead to eat dark chocolate, which is good for you. After a while, your love of pure chocolate replaces the desire for sugary goodies. Learning to use desire positively is an advanced lesson on the path.Most people on the path say they want to get rid of their desires. It’s an impossible ba le. Have you ever tried to get rid of a desire? It’s be er to adopt new and be er desires. e old ones will then go away on their own. So, if you love to eat sugary candy but know that is not healthy, you can desire instead to eat dark chocolate, which is good for you. After a while, your love of pure chocolate replaces the desire for sugary goodies. Learning to use desire positively is an
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