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    The document outlines five hindrances to a clear mind - sensual desire, ill will, sloth, restlessness, and doubt. It states that these hindrances cloud the mind and should be prevented from arising by structuring one's life appropriately. It then provides four steps to remove the hindrances: recognize the current state of mind, accept situations as they are, investigate the emotional and mental state behind the hindrance, and do not identify with the body, mind or emotions.

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    The document outlines five hindrances to a clear mind - sensual desire, ill will, sloth, restlessness, and doubt. It states that these hindrances cloud the mind and should be prevented from arising by structuring one's life appropriately. It then provides four steps to remove the hindrances: recognize the current state of mind, accept situations as they are, investigate the emotional and mental state behind the hindrance, and do not identify with the body, mind or emotions.

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    Five Hindrances

    1. Sensual desire (pleasures & distractions)


    2. ill will (negative mind)
    3. Slothful body & mind (lack of energy, lack of motivation)
    4. Restlessness (worry about the future or regret about the past, unable to stay in the
    present)
    5. Skeptical doubt (indecisiveness)

    Each of these hindrances is placing a dark cloud on your mind. Solution: Align and structure
    your life to prevent these hindrances from arising.

    Four Steps to remove these Hindrances


    1. Recognize (what state of mind you’re in)
    2. Accept (accept and allow situations and people to be the way it is/they are)
    3. Investigate (your emotional & mental state) - “why did it come up?” “what is the
    consequence if I remain in that state?” 4. Non identification (practice “I’m not the
    body, I’m not mind, I’m not my emotion, I can just see all these 3 aspects about me”)
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