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Though sublimation works at a subconscious level, we can become more conscious by choosing to [[Observer Point|observe our thoughts]] and work towards controlling our negative impulses and re-directing them into something positive, which is an action of [[Transmutation]]. In the way that, whenever we are faced with a negative emotion, we must try and channel it into a positive action. | Though sublimation works at a subconscious level, we can become more conscious by choosing to [[Observer Point|observe our thoughts]] and work towards controlling our negative impulses and re-directing them into something positive, which is an action of [[Transmutation]]. In the way that, whenever we are faced with a negative emotion, we must try and channel it into a positive action. | ||
Sublimation is similar to [[Displacement]], but takes place when we manage to displace our unacceptable emotions into behaviors which are constructive and socially acceptable, rather than destructive activities.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sublimation_(psychology) Sublimation]</ref> | Sublimation is similar to [[Displacement]], but takes place when we manage to displace our unacceptable or negative emotions into behaviors which are constructive and socially acceptable, rather than acting out destructive activities.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sublimation_(psychology) Sublimation]</ref> | ||
==How Does it Work?== | ==How Does it Work?== | ||