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Review 1 [Workshop 1- 10]

While reading the transcripts, I realised that for a few weeks the View has gradually dimmed. My vision has become narrow as I tried to shake myself free of my shadow. Well, that won't happen unless I turn the light off completely. In particular, feelings of like and dislike hinder my practising inclusiveness [and acceptance].

I still go with things I see. Seeing without not being detached or stuck is difficult. And being limited in such way cause much confusion and discomfort. But I am happy about the fact that I haven't indulged in distractions or channelled them into negative behaviours. It's unusual for me to see positives out of a situation like this.

There was an example of codependent arising I saw from the early days of the workshop. How a 'filter' is used on myself as well as on others. Before that I was certain that I was more accepting of others. When I find something disagreeable in others, I now see that they are at the receiving end also. Maybe I can be compassionate and forgiving.