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Revision: 6 Jun 2026

Againstness

  • Antipathy.
  • Resistance, especially deep resistance.
  • When one harbors againstness, blockages and obstacles manifest.
  • When we harbor againstness, the world seems to be against us.
  • Whatever we are against seems to be against us.
  • When we surrender to what is, there is no againstness.
  • In a fully awakened system (person, organization, society, etc.), there is no againstness.
  • Againstness is transcended as isness is embraced.
  • Againstness does not arise in awakeness.

Sayings:

  • “Againstness is self-sabotaging.”
  • “Againstness is a sign of unawakeness.”
  • “The deep truth is that one can only be against oneself.”
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