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“Hatred wants to annihilate, but it annihilates by destroying, by making our awareness dull, by suppressing, by dividing. True Nature does not really annihilate, because something is not wiping out something else--there is no duality. The kind of annihilation that True Nature makes possible is more…” quote by A.H. Almaas
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““Hatred wants to annihilate, but it annihilates by destroying, by making our awareness dull, by suppressing, by dividing. True Nature does not really annihilate, because something is not wiping out something else--there is no duality. The kind of annihilation that True Nature makes possible is more of a recognition, a precise understanding that Being reveals in us. We have no inner agitation in our attitude; we see and understand whatever impediment is arising, but we do not give it energy in the form of reaction, and thus it becomes still on its own and does not appear. We experience this as a dissolving or a melting, but what is actually happening is that the energy fueling the obstacle disappears, the obstacle loses its dynamism, and it simply stops arising.””

A.H. Almaas

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True Nature does not destroy but dissolves obstacles by removing the energy that fuels them, leading to inner stillness.

In simple terms: True Nature dissolves obstacles by removing their energy.

Key Takeaway

Observe without reacting to let obstacles lose power.

Themes

spirituality mindfulness inner peace non‑duality

Mood

calm reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Meditation
  • conflict resolution
  • stress management
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

Ego dissolution awareness energy dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you apply non‑reaction in daily disagreements?
  • What internal energy fuels your obstacles?
A Different Perspective

May not address external causes of conflict, focusing only on internal perception.

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