The Happiness Podcast 22 - Illusions About Others
Oct 21, 2019
A reflection on seeing through false ideas about people and freeing yourself from constant disappointment. Short takes on awakening versus moral pride and why spiritual boasting is empty. A look at expecting others to act from self-interest like you do. The path to loving everyone starts with seeing yourself clearly.
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Lottery Winner Example Of False Pride
- The Lottery Image Shows Spiritual Humility.
- De Mello uses a hypothetical lottery-winner speech to contrast prideful self-glorification with true awakening humility.
Awakening Is The Real Distinction
- Awakening Equals The Only Real Difference With Sinners.
- Anthony de Mello argues Jesus wasn't morally superior but awake, showing awakening changes perception more than actions.
Stop Boasting About Your Spiritual Wins
- Avoid Vanity About Spiritual Progress.
- Anthony de Mello warns that claiming credit for waking up or moral success is foolish because luck and circumstance often play the role people misattribute to effort.