Not only my own experience, but from the witness of many spiritual seekers before me, I see it is necessary to understand the bad that dwells within you. I can’t find the source of the quote right now, but someone said that awareness is the first step toward confession and redemption. Covering up your guilt is not healthy.
On the other hand, we are not all bad. Well, at least most of us. As you study the Bible and meditate on God, you can also see where God is leading you. That you are forgiven the bad. There is a hope. That God is there. I’ve had subsequent experiences in meditating on God and His Word where I’ve experienced God. It’s a vision to nurture. A reminder when life hits you with setbacks. Or when you are tempted to grow bad fruit rather than good.
As you meditate on your heart, it’s good to visualize the fruits of the spirit growing from it. That gives you a guide for the day. Spread some joy and peace where you go. It’s one of those things that the more you give away, the more returns to you.
Peace.
Faith Venture 
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