The third factor that affects the growth of negativity is the influence of virtuous and non-virtuous friends. In order to be virtuous, you need support. The sangha is your support system. If you have non-virtuous friends, then the condition for growing negative forces within you is stronger. It is very important to have the right friends. Wrong friends can cause you tremendous harm. The fourth factor is wrong encouragement. For example, reading the wrong books. The fifth one is habit. Delusions and negativities have been built up within us, from our former lives until today. We have a strong habit of being angry, jealous, etc. The sixth factor is exaggeration. For example, you look at some object with attachment and say, “How wonderful it is!” You exaggerate. Or, you exaggerate the negative qualities of someone because of your anger.