Struggling With Temptation

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“The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it” 

~ Machiavellian counsel by Oscar Wilde

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Struggling with temptation,
creates a dilemma
requiring our free will,
to discern and so choose,
nectar or ego swill.

Struggling with temptation,
in truth’s a no brainer,
either which ways we win,
if free from addiction,
renouncing ways of sin.

Struggling with temptation,
keeping our heart carefree,
go not with base instinct
but pause a while to think:
is our intent love inked?

Struggling with temptation,
reflect this oh hermit;
why did the urge arise,
although we now do know,
that soul lives, body dies?

21-July-2022

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David Kavanagh

Date: 7/21/2022 6:02:00 AM

Close to the edge here Seeker, as indeed is temptation, yes I give into it sometimes, but also refuse at other times, I wonder though is it an actual force, or just part of the human condition, I enjoyed your pondering on this one, Great quote as well, cheers David

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 7/21/2022 7:00:00 AM

It’s not occasional indulgence that’s the problem but rather, addition, stagnation, which anchors us to a mind-body desire or fear.