Awareness: Conversations with the Masters | 
panIt's like zen but the asshole view. It was published in 1990 and has all of the "tough love", "I'm just being honest", self-improvement on cocaine attitude you might expect. There‘s lots of content that hasn‘t aged well (a couple of slurs, lots of ableism) and way too many stories, quips, and parables. I agree with de Mello‘s overall message of not being dependent on people or things for happiness, but this isn‘t the book that‘ll get you there.
pickThis book has some great thoughts, but some are a bit extreme.
#rocktober #knowyourenemy @BarbaraBB @Cinfhen Im going with the enemy within. Freud spoke of the "super ego" & more recently we speak of " the inner critic"
Anthony de Mello's book Awareness is so helpful, because awareness is the key to understanding & to knowing that enemy within us. & we can stop listening to that enemy voice within & develop a kinder voice. A lifetimes work ❤️pic of kindle and cup in the dark
pickThe author was an Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist, who wrote in a style that was modern and unconventional, laced with folk tales and a sense of humor. Lots to think about!
