Awareness: Conversations with the Masters“Wisdom from one of the greatest spiritual masters of our time.”—James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage The heart of Anthony de Mello's bestselling spiritual message is awareness. Mixing Christian spirituality, Buddhist parables, Hindu breathing exercises, and psychological insight, de Mello's words of hope come together in Awareness in a grand synthesis. In short chapters for reading in quiet moments at home or at the office, he cajoles and challenges: We must leave this go-go-go world of illusion and become aware. And this only happens, he insists, by becoming alive to the needs and potential of others, whether at home or in the workplace. Here, then, is a masterful book of the spirit, challenging us to wake up in every aspect of our lives. |
Contents
Foreword | 3 |
Are We Talking About Psychology in This | 12 |
Whats on Your Mind? | 26 |
How Happiness Happens | 56 |
Good ReligionThe Antithesis of Unawareness | 64 |
Alls Right with the World | 84 |
Desire Not Preference | 108 |
At a Loss for Words | 126 |
Filtered Reality | 133 |
Hidden Agendas | 144 |
Insight and Understanding | 152 |
Assorted Images | 159 |
The Land of Love | 172 |
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Awareness: A de Mello Spirituality Conference in His Own Words Anthony De Mello Limited preview - 1990 |
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