Observation of inner activity, as well as thoughts, (for many, this will probably only make sense when considering 'negative', harmful or unwanted emotions and thoughts) has the same effect as a light shining into a darkened corner. It dispells the darkness, it forms light from the darkness, it transmutes the darkness from itself, forming clarity from the murk. Observation is not a simple act of seeing, or viewing, these terms imply a thought process behind them, a judgement, a critical view, an emotional perspective. Dictionary.com's first definition of observe is to "see, watch, percieve or notice". These terms, especially percieve, have some form of analytical or judgemental insinuations. To properly observe in the terms of thoughts and emotions, one must free such observations from any form of judgement, or these observations will themselves become thoughts and emotions. Following this principle, light and clarity is formed from the darkness and confusion.
Watching the flames of a fire will dampen it quicker than feeding them.
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