Split

What it is

A split occurs when we unknowingly divide reality into opposing camps. We believe two opposite things, both based on untruth, and then struggle between them. This creates inner conflict, confusion and tension.

Why it matters

Healing begins when we discover the untruth that created the split. As greater truth emerges, the conflict naturally dissolves and inner unity is restored.

From Bones

~1~

The basic human predicament is that we live in a land of duality. This means our world is filled with dualistic splits. But we don’t realize that these are a mirage, nothing more than a delusion of perception.

One facet of this delusion is that human consciousness itself is split. On a regular basis, we are known to feel one way, believe something else, and act without knowing how these two things affect us. (Chapter 2)

~2~

Conflicts are split concepts that divide the psyche. They arise when some aspect, inside us, is not in truth. Said another way, conflicts are always the fallout of inner misunderstandings.

As we get a better grip on reality by realizing the truth, our splits mend. This is the way to gain inner unity and end our negative involvements. (Chapter 11)

~3~

If we look at everything we’ve managed to surface so far—including our main image and defenses, our conflicts and faults—they will reveal the basic inner attitude that is governing our life. And this attitude is always split down the middle.

Meaning, we fluctuate back and forth between two essentially opposite ways of reacting. (Chapter 11)

~4~

If we can fully recognize our split, we can feel confident that we are making considerable progress in gaining self-awareness. (Chapter 11)

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