Characteristics
Theft in general is obtaining something unlawfully. That 'something' does not have to be a physical object. It can be authority, power, affection, favours, reputation, work, a position, a friend, a spouse etc.
In general, thieving takes place when we gain something at the expense of others or to the detriment of others.
Thieving is something the ego uses quite subtly and quite often. Especially pride. It uses thieving to gain power, authority, win over the favour of others etc. Politics is rife with many egos stealing all sorts of intangible things. Lust also steals. I think pride and lust are the too big burger thieves that any human being carries within themselves.
Usually stealing takes place in the dark or behind closed doors or when no one is watching...
Stealing can even take place in broad daylight. Forcing others is a little similar to stealing, but it is done openly - that one characteristic of openness makes forcing others a little different to stealing. When we coerce a person to release something - like money, a possession, love, a complement, a gift, etc. we are acting against their will so it is not really too fair, and if we what we take from them has a negative result for them, we are most certainly stealing.
What is the opposite of theft? Giving! The essence gives does it. One of its main gifts is trust and love. If we give those things we can knock out Ronald MacDonald Burger Thief.
Conclusion
I wrote this post because if one sees the Ronald MacDonald Burger Thief part of any ego, one receives from their interior an extra push to not give the ego leeway within ourselves.What is the opposite of theft? Giving! The essence gives does it. One of its main gifts is trust and love. If we give those things we can knock out Ronald MacDonald Burger Thief.
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