The Struggle Within: Confronting Duality and Evil
The awareness of one’s own duality and the presence of evil within provokes a powerful inner crisis, as a person begins to recognize the irreconcilable clash between the two facets of their essence. On one hand, duality implies that an individual is simultaneously conscious of their strength and weakness, creative potential and destructive tendencies. This understanding drives deep self-exploration, pitting ideals against reality and compelling every internal impulse to be viewed through the lens of conflicting judgments. As reflected in one source:"In this strange awareness there is seen a transcendent element that lends enormous significance to every action, every movement, and even our thoughts. This awareness of one’s own duality, of one’s weakness and strength often leads to the deepest internal crisis and doubts." (source: unknown)At the same time, acknowledging the presence of evil within triggers intense emotional experiences, as evil is perceived not merely as a facet of character but as a source of guilt and accountability for one's actions. This internal conflict awakens doubts and disputes, undermining the stability of the personality and leading to a state of disconnection and crisis. As noted in another excerpt:"The awareness of the presence of evil within oneself, the awareness of one's guilt and responsibility for one's actions, is an important step on the path to self-knowledge and spiritual growth. This awareness can lead to the deepest spiritual crisis, awakening internal conflicts and doubts." (source: unknown)Thus, when a person begins to realize their duality and the presence of evil within, it creates a sense of division inside, where good and evil, strength and weakness are in constant contention. This internal struggle may evoke a crisis as the individual strives to reconcile these contradictory elements, seek a pathway to wholeness, and manage the emotional tension that arises from recognizing one’s multifaceted nature.Supporting citation(s):"In this strange awareness there is seen a transcendent element that lends enormous significance to every action, every movement, and even our thoughts. This awareness of one’s own duality, of one’s weakness and strength often leads to the deepest internal crisis and doubts." (source: unknown)"The awareness of the presence of evil within oneself, the awareness of one's guilt and responsibility for one's actions, is an important step on the path to self-knowledge and spiritual growth. This awareness can lead to the deepest spiritual crisis, awakening internal conflicts and doubts." (source: unknown)