21 levels of Self-Deception: THIRD EDITION by Tom Wallace - HTML preview
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not by addition.’
Learning, or a self-directed programme of ‘spiritual growth’ might detract rather than enhance the soul. The distractions of wealth, work and possessions may not satisfy our souls and therefore ultimately not satisfy our true selves. In fact any kind of holding onto things — be they material things or beliefs or attitudes — can be a problem. There needs rather to be a letting go on the one hand and on the other hand a creative engagement with others and with the world around us. Here’s Thomas Moore again:
‘The soul needs to be fattened, not explained, and certain things are nutritious, whilst others are without taste or benefit. Good food for the soul includes especially anything that promotes intimacy; a hike in nature, a late-night conversation with a friend, a family dinner, a job that satisfies deeply, a visit to a cemetery. Beauty, solitude and deep pleasure also keep the soul well fed.’
Thomas Moore — The Re-enchantment of Everyday Life
The soul thrives on dreams and imagination. Thomas Moore again:
‘The soul has an absolute, unforgiving need for regular excursions into enchantment.’
‘… the soul craves charm and fascination. Its natural emotions are longing, desire, interest, attachment, surprise, and pleasure, as well as darker feelings of melancholy, fear, loss, envy, jealousy and anger.’
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