Spider And Bee

The spider does not kill the bee, but does ruin the honey some with its web and makes it difficult for the bee to do its proper work. So the spider must be driven away by the bees. Are not bad habits the same way? They might not kill us but they spoil the sweetness that nourishes our life.  So they have to be watched for and driven away. How?  The examination of conscience or review of our day before we go to sleep is a way to see where the webs are being formed, if any, that day, and then make plans, with some spiritual power, to be rid of them tomorrow.  Why do you need some Power other than yourself? Well, if the spider is a bad habit or shortcoming, then you alone cannot be rid of a habit.  An occasional lie is not the same as being a liar, or having lying be our fall back position when we mess up on a daily basis.  Few people gossip or judge others once or twice a year.  Generally, these are habits and habits are our spider webs messing up the honey of our life.  If you saw a spider in your bed you would act decisively and quickly.  Treat bad habits the same way.