The Happiness Podcast 007 - A Practical Spirituality
Aug 20, 2019
A candid exploration of why seeking happiness in money, power or approval fails. A challenge to see spirituality as a practical way to end inner conflict and restore energy. Reflections on waking up to love, freedom, joy and peace in everyday life.
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Inner Conflict Drives Outer Suffering
- Widespread heartache, loneliness, fear, and confusion come from unresolved inner conflicts that drain energy and health.
- Anthony de Mello urges recognizing these inner sources as the root of outer conflicts to stop emotional drainage.
Spirituality Is Practical Waking Up
- True spirituality is waking up to the fact that we seek happiness in external things like money, power, romance, and approval.
- Anthony de Mello contrasts this inner awakening with misplaced priorities like business or moon missions, arguing inner peace is more practical.
Choose Awakening Over External Chasing
- Seek ways to end inner conflict to stop the emotional and energetic drainage it causes.
- Anthony de Mello frames this as a practical challenge: choose awakening over chasing external achievements.