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Five Mental Obstacles To Mindfulness
- The five hindrances are desire, aversion, disinterest, agitation, and indecision that block mindfulness.
- They function as mental states that blind us to the present moment and must be observed rather than suppressed.
Allow Hindrances To Arise And Fade
- Don't try to wish away or repress the hindrances; instead recognize and practice with them.
- Allow them to arise and pass without encouraging them to stay or condemning them.
Observe Desire Instead Of Chasing It
- When desire arises, simply observe its felt quality and return to your focal object.
- Unpack the chain of wanting by asking what happens after attainment and whether the wanting ever ends.