Gary Zukav explains the dynamic of temptation. Gary Zukav says behind every temptation is the same dynamic. It's easy to think of a temptation as a trap, but Gary says it's just the opposite. He says temptation is a gift.
Temptation is like a magnet.
Temptation is an invitation to get to know yourself. When you're tempted, you can play out in your mind what would happen if you indulge. Once you visualize what would happen if you snack on some chips, smoke a cigarette, buy those shoes, you can make a choice to resist or act out. The benefit of playing this out in your mind is that you don't create any negative consequences if you choose to resist. Only if you act on your temptation, have you created negative consequences for yourself and others.