Damage control

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We must not be afraid to reflect up on and accept the shortcomings that happen throughout the day. 

There are Seven Deadly Sins that are identifed as being the key demons, and I for one know which one plague me the greatest, which I must fight every day. It is unfortunate that we have to battle, but when we are aware and honest about our character defects, we can begin to correct them. 

Jung stated, “(when) a man does not notice it when he is governed by a demon; he puts all his skill and cunning at the service of his unconscious master, (he) heighten(s) its power a thousandfold." 

I believe that just one demon is more powerful than all humans put together; not only are they created that way, but sin is a very personal thing; when we are in a state of consumption by it even the best advice cannot release us from its terror. Not only does one demon seem overpowering, but we are told that they are Legion; it feels like a losing battle. I feel that these “soul eaters” can consume us to the point that we are not responsible for our actions – even to the point of what we understand suicide to be.

That said, the New Agers are right about one thing I believe – there is immense power in positive thinking, and it is extremely important in damage control, because once infected, it is near impossible to heal from the infection. Only the act of grace can relieve us, and who is strong and consistent enough to believe? I had a bad episode about a week and a half ago: even prayer was not relieving me, it was unbelievable. I now think that remaining uplifted can keep us close enough to God so that don’t wander too far into the forest where we can't find our way back. 

At this time not entertaining my sins so that I may release them as soon as I experience them will be my first line of defense. If I can resist them, then I can avoid being consumed by them. My back up plan will be to tell the demon to leave, and this is tricky because I will have to research more about them. Will further learning strengthen my thoughts and in turn make me more vulnerable, or is this necessary work on my path to self improvement? Below is a 16th century reference taken from Wikipedia:
I find this topic fascinating. Demonology was an academic study around the time that the list was created, and I think it's being revived (I loved how they bring it back in The Rite). I consider people who study this stuff to be right up there in righteousness alongside the priests - who actually do know about this topic since they are the head exorcisers. It takes a lot of courage socially and emotionally to go out there and say, "I believe that this is a real and present danger!"

In closing, I recommend positive thinking. Maybe I needed to write this blog to really ingrain this concept for myself, or maybe I think I am helping others in my writing. Either way, I am grateful that I am where I am, and I don't want to waste time  or reject the grace given to me by letting voices in my head control my activities. Ways that I plan to stay away from the abyss is to better monitor the information that I take in, and to try to be more honest about my goals.

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