The Avoidance Paradox

Summary

The article discusses the concept of avoidance paradox in relation to inner work and strength.

Abstract

The article presents a poem that explores the idea of avoidance paradox, which is the inability to experience the present moment due to the constant need to avoid or escape from it. The poem highlights how thinking, calculating, plotting, and planning are all forms of avoidance, and how trying to avoid avoidance itself is also a form of avoidance. The article suggests that the key to overcoming avoidance paradox is to see and let go of what is present in the moment, rather than trying to control or escape from it.

Opinions

The article suggests that avoidance paradox is a common human experience, particularly in relation to inner work and strength.
The article implies that avoidance is a natural human tendency, but that it can be overcome through mindfulness and acceptance.
The article suggests that the constant need to avoid or escape from the present moment can be a barrier to inner growth and strength.
The article suggests that the key to overcoming avoidance paradox is to cultivate a mindful and accepting attitude towards the present moment.

A little poem on avoidance paradox

when it comes to the inner world when it comes to the inner work and when it comes to inner strength thinking is avoidance calculating is avoidance plotting and planning is avoidance how can one avoid without thinking trying to focus is avoidance forcing an ideal behavior is avoidance to do something on purpose is avoidance — avoidance of not doing anything in particular — to know in advance how to do is avoidance to depend on thoughts is to weaken further trying to avoid avoidance is avoidance avoidance — inability to experience what’s here and now what’s not avoidance — seeing and letting what-is —the avoidance paradox.