The Buddha discusses 10 causes and their effects, then proposes an opposing action or attention. I am changing the order a bit to pair things up in a way I like:
- Beautiful Objects, things perceived as beauty = Sensual desire. Mitigating force: Attending to foul objects
- Repulsive Objects = Ill will. Mitigating power: Loving kindness
- Listlessness, Drowsiness (after meals), Indolence = Sloth and torpor. Opposing force: Exertion
- Unsettled Mind = Restlessness and Worry. Opposing force: A pacified mind
- Improper Attention (Obsession?) = Doubt. Opposing force: Proper attention
Number one, "attending to foul objects" appears to be a practice of meditation or consideration of, say, the death and decay of a sensual object you find alluring. It reminds me of the Samurai meditaion of death. A bit morbid, but makes sense. It's a sure cure for that girl of boy you have been obsessing about. The second is in line with the "pray for your enemies" line I have always struggled with. #3 is great: "Stop laying around like a lump after meals, go for a walk already!"