How many enemies have you made in your life? How many times have you been frustrated because of the way someone wronged you? I avoid making enemies in my life because making an enemy hurts me. The more I create distance and separation from myself and one part of the world, the more I create distance and separation from all of the world. The mind loves an enemy or a rival because it gives people a sense of self-righteousness. In other words, people want to rationalize their own actions. It's not my place to judge others because I have not walked in their shoes. I went through most of my simply reacting to experiences, good and bad, and failing to take the time to understand why. I want to end the cycle of making enemies, because I have pledged not to create further suffering in my life. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this, and as always I appreciate your feedback!

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