The first is material, biological, Faustian. A notion crosses your mind, act upon it and carry them out to the fullest extent. The second is metaphysical. Its suspending the notions that cross your mind in the air, understanding them to understand yourself. Disdain for desire.https://twitter.com/ironicsadtire/status/1027946931027435522 …
I agree. One tweet in response said that satisfying a desire will simply spawn more desires, trying to satisfy each until we die. I still see that as "Self-Mastery" as I see it in abstaining as well.
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If you look at it esoterically, the energy not spent pursuing (fleshly) desires is diverted in, transmuted into a spiritual energy and elevates potential consciousness, which can in turn generate more energy. I think you’re right.
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I just hate moderation, I seek the limits in all things
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I know you do, champ. That's why I like yo
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