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Understand the Ego Trap
Evidence Hunting
“This situation clearly proves I’m right to be upset. Anyone seeing it honestly would agree I need to defend myself here.”
Watch Your Mind
Wrong-mindedness: The wrong mind watches perception for confirmation that attack is warranted. It turns ordinary encounters into exhibits supporting guilt, conflict, and self-protection.
Right-mindedness: The right mind watches for the first surge of justification and remembers that interpretation is chosen. What was used as an altar to grievance can be offered for forgiveness instead.
Carry This With You
Whenever justification rushes in, you can see which teacher you hired.