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And there’s not a single evil in the world that you cannot trace to fear. Not one.
Awareness
Anthony De Mello and J. Francis Stroud
My own theory is that the obsessive pursuit of sex is an attempt to obliterate the ego, i.e., "normal" consciousness, the monkey-mind that tortures us with restlessness, fear, anger, and self-centeredness. We're trying to get to the level above that. The entity we're seeking union with is ourselves. We're trying to connect with our true being, our soul, our Self.
Turning Pro
Steven Pressfield
Believing that it is our nature to enjoy giving and receiving in a compassionate manner, I have been preoccupied most of my life with two questions: What happens to disconnect us from our compassionate nature, leading us to behave violently and exploitatively? And conversely, what allows some people to stay connected to their compassionate nature under even the most trying circumstances?
Nonviolent Communication
Marshall B. Rosenberg
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