Manipulation, fueled with good intent, can be a blessing. But when used wickedly, it is the beginning of a magician's karmic calamity.

T.F. Hodge
Manipulation, fueled with good intent, can be a blessing. But...
Manipulation, fueled with good intent, can be a blessing. But...
Manipulation, fueled with good intent, can be a blessing. But...
Manipulation, fueled with good intent, can be a blessing. But...
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A wise person knows that manipulation, fueled with good intent, can be a blessing. However, when used wickedly, it is the beginning of a magician's karmic calamity. Manipulation is a powerful tool which can bring about great things. It can be used to foster honesty and trust, to create empathy and to heal trauma. But when it is used to manipulate or deceive, it becomes a power play and the true nature of the manipulator becomes apparent.

Source: From Within I Rise: Spiritual Triumph Over Death And Conscious Encounters With The Divine Presence

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